When did 8 Blackman Close, OX1 5NU last change hands?

8 Blackman Close, OX1 5NU last sold for £375,000 in May 2005, around 21 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £179,950 in November 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Blackman Close, OX1 5NU?

Across 3 sales between November 1996 and May 2005, 8 Blackman Close, OX1 5NU rose from £179,950 to £375,000, a change of £195,050. That works out to roughly +9% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 8 Blackman Close, OX1 5NU?

8 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 8 Blackman Close, OX1 5NU located?

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

Is 8 Blackman Close, OX1 5NU in a safe area?

Police records around 8 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 8 Blackman Close, OX1 5NU?

The closest primary school to 8 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.

How well connected is 8 Blackman Close, OX1 5NU?

The closest bus stop to 8 Blackman Close, OX1 5NU is Edward Road, 103m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Blackman Close, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5NU

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About 8 Blackman Close

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8 Blackman Close is a property in Kennington, Oxford, Oxford (OX1 5NU). It has council tax band F.

It hasn't traded since May 2005, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1996–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 9% per year.

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Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Blackman Close, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5NU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Blackman Close has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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8 Blackman Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.

Last sold (2005)

£375,000

Growth on file: 9.0% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

31 May 2005Most recent
£375,000
+97.4%over 6 years
30 June 1998
£190,000
+5.6%over 1 year
22 November 1996
£179,950

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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55.1dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for OX1 5NU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.2dB

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