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5 Marlborough Road, Oxford, OX1 4LW

Extendable4 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
94 m²
1012 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 5 Marlborough Road

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

5 Marlborough Road is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Oxford (OX1 4LW). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 74). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

4 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused, 1 pending. Past consents include a loft conversion and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. An active application for a loft conversion is awaiting a decision. Across 2008–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£660/sq ft) was about 77.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold January 2024 for £667,500.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate
Sept 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 September 2033

7 years remaining
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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Marlborough Road, Oxford, OX1 4LW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

An application for a loft conversion is currently awaiting a decision.

4 applications on record at 5 Marlborough Road, Oxford, OX1 4LW

1 live now
3decisions4extensions31documents19nearby
  1. Aug 2011
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Side of property

    Side extension to provide new study and utility room, existing rear flat roof to be replaced with new pitched roof.

    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    11/01658/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Loft ConversionDecision
  4. Loft ConversionDecision

+ 1 more application in the report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (3 on record)
  • All 4 applications on this property in full, plus 19 notable nearby
  • The 31 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

5 Marlborough Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£706,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£667,500

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 January 2024Most recent

    £667,500

    +75.7%over 15 years

  2. 4 August 2008

    £380,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX1 4LW: £766,500 (2025–2018).

On the street

Versus other Marlborough Road homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Marlborough Road outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£7,101

Street avg £4,954

Strongly above

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 115 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Marlborough Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearbyEnvironmental risk flagged

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Oxford district page.
Full Oxford report

Crime

286/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Speedwell Stand — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School. 19 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OX1 4LW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for OX1 4LW

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for OX1 4LW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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