Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
Spruce Cottage, Bagley Wood, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5NE
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
88 m²
947 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
About Spruce Cottage
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
Spruce Cottage is a semi-detached house in Kennington, Oxford, Oxford (OX1 5NE). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in December 2018 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2026
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 18 March 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Mar 2026from Dec 2018
EPC improved fromE43toC69
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
AverageGood
Hot water efficiency improved
Windows
Partial DoubleHigh Performance
High performance glazing installed
Low Energy Lighting
55%100%
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)
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Planning history
Applications and permits filed against Spruce Cottage, Bagley Wood, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5NE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
Spruce Cottage has no planning applications on record.
5
But the area is active
5 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Spruce Cottage has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£366,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
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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.
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
286/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Sawmill — bus stop.
Closest school
1.4 km
St Swithun's CofE Primary School. 5 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OX1 5NE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
46.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.7dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Common questions
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