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12 River View, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5QJ

Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
55 m²
592 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 12 River View

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

12 River View is a mid-terrace house in Kennington, Oxford, Oxford (OX1 5QJ). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Held since November 1999 — that's 27 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1995–1999, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £280,000 sits 233.3% above the 1999 sale of £84,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£142/sq ft) was about 54.9% below the postcode norm.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Nov 2008
Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

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Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 River View, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5QJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 River View 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

12 River View's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1995).

Current estimate

£280,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (1999)

£84,000

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 26 November 1999Most recent

    £84,000

    +27.4%over 4 years

  2. 28 August 1995

    £65,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX1 5QJ: £345,000 (2025–2020).

On the street

Versus other River View homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 12 River View runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,527

Street avg £4,074

Strongly below

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 64 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12 River View

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£278k

1 Beaumont Court, The Avenue

OX1 5AL

2 bed2 bath
£290k

1 Manor Barn Mews, St Lawrence Road

OX1 5AZ

£305k

1 Kenville Road, Kennington

OX1 5PJ

£238k

1 Playfield Road, Kennington

OX1 5RS

2 bed1 bath
£234k

1 Pleasant Land, The Ridgeway, Boars Hill

OX1 5EY

£420k

1 Bagley Wood Road, Kennington

OX1 5PL

3 bed1 bath
£432k

1 Links Road, Kennington

OX1 5RX

2 bed
£447k

1 Otters Reach, Kennington

OX1 5QL

2 bed1 bath
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

0.1 km

Bagley Wood Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Swithun's CofE Primary School. 13 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 5QJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for OX1 5QJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for OX1 5QJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.7dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 12 River View, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5QJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.