What type of property is 2 Blackman Close, OX1 5NU?

2 Blackman Close, OX1 5NU is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What did 2 Blackman Close, OX1 5NU sell for?

2 Blackman Close, OX1 5NU last sold for £590,000 in November 2022, around 4 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £155,000 in December 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Blackman Close, OX1 5NU?

Across 3 sales between December 1996 and November 2022, 2 Blackman Close, OX1 5NU rose from £155,000 to £590,000, a change of £435,000. That works out to roughly +5.3% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Blackman Close, OX1 5NU?

The current EPC rating for 2 Blackman Close, OX1 5NU is B with a score of 88 out of 100, lodged in May 2022. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Blackman Close, OX1 5NU?

2 Blackman Close, OX1 5NU has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (1,044 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Blackman Close, OX1 5NU heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Blackman Close, OX1 5NU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Blackman Close, OX1 5NU?

2 Blackman Close, OX1 5NU is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 2 Blackman Close, OX1 5NU located?

2 Blackman Close, OX1 5NU sits in Kennington, Oxford, Oxford. It falls within the OX1 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

How safe is the area around 2 Blackman Close, OX1 5NU?

Police records around 2 Blackman Close, OX1 5NU show an average of 286 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 31% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Blackman Close, OX1 5NU?

The closest primary school to 2 Blackman Close, OX1 5NU is St Swithun's CofE Primary School (710m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Oxford Academy (2.1km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Blackman Close, OX1 5NU?

The closest bus stop to 2 Blackman Close, OX1 5NU is Edward Road, 103m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Blackman Close, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5NU

EPC BSolar panels3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

97 m²

1044 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 88

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Blackman Close

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

2 Blackman Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Kennington, Oxford, Oxford (OX1 5NU). It has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (around 1044 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (May 2022) returns a high B (score 88), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. The rating has held steady at B across 2 certificates since August 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include a loft.

Across 1996–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. Sold November 2022 for £590,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
LoftYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDetached

Building

Solar panelsYes

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Energy

Energy performance

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

2 Blackman Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2022

EPC Rating

B88

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 May 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2022from Aug 2013

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

38%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Blackman Close, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5NU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Blackman Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

2 Blackman Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£613,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£590,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

4 November 2022Most recent
£590,000
+136.0%over 21 years
30 September 2001
£250,000
+61.3%over 4 years
16 December 1996
£155,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX1 5NU: £315,000 (2024–2002).

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Area

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Crime

286/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Edward Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

St Swithun's CofE Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for OX1 5NU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.2dB

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