What type of property is 14 Otters Reach, OX1 5QL?

14 Otters Reach, OX1 5QL is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 14 Otters Reach, OX1 5QL last change hands?

14 Otters Reach, OX1 5QL last sold for £170,000 in August 2003, around 23 years ago. Before that, it sold for £89,950 in August 1999, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 14 Otters Reach, OX1 5QL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 1999 and August 2003, 14 Otters Reach, OX1 5QL rose from £89,950 to £170,000, a change of £80,050. That works out to roughly +17.4% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 14 Otters Reach, OX1 5QL have?

The current EPC rating for 14 Otters Reach, OX1 5QL is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 14 Otters Reach, OX1 5QL?

14 Otters Reach, OX1 5QL has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 14 Otters Reach, OX1 5QL heated?

The latest EPC at 14 Otters Reach, OX1 5QL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 14 Otters Reach, OX1 5QL?

14 Otters Reach, OX1 5QL is in council tax band C.

Where is 14 Otters Reach, OX1 5QL located?

14 Otters Reach, OX1 5QL sits in Kennington, Oxford, Oxford. It falls within the OX1 postcode district.

Is 14 Otters Reach, OX1 5QL in a safe area?

Police records around 14 Otters Reach, OX1 5QL 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 14 Otters Reach, OX1 5QL?

The closest primary school to 14 Otters Reach, OX1 5QL is St Swithun's CofE Primary School (375m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Oxford Academy (1.9km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 14 Otters Reach, OX1 5QL?

The closest bus stop to 14 Otters Reach, OX1 5QL is Bagley Wood Road, 197m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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14 Otters Reach, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5QL

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 14 Otters Reach

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

14 Otters Reach is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Kennington, Oxford, Oxford (OX1 5QL). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in July 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It hasn't traded since August 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1999–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 17.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £338,000 sits 98.8% above the 2003 sale of £170,000.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageYes

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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.

14 Otters Reach's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2015from Jul 2014

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

60%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Mar 2026from Apr 2015

EPC improved fromD55toC76

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Otters Reach, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5QL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Otters Reach has no planning applications on record.

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.

14 Otters Reach's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1999).

Current estimate

£338,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 17.4% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2003)

£170,000

Growth on file: 17.4% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

17 August 2003Most recent
£170,000
+89.0%over 3 years
26 August 1999
£89,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX1 5QL: £335,000 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in OX1 5QL

On the street

Versus other Otters Reach homes

Four headline reads against 47 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

14 Otters Reach outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,036

Street avg £3,889

Below

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 66 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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

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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

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

0.2 km

Bagley Wood Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

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

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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 5QL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OX1 5QL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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