What type of property is 18 Otters Reach, OX1 5QL?

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

When did 18 Otters Reach, OX1 5QL last change hands?

18 Otters Reach, OX1 5QL last sold for £310,000 in June 2026. Before that, it sold for £195,000 in July 2013, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 18 Otters Reach, OX1 5QL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2013 and June 2026, 18 Otters Reach, OX1 5QL rose from £195,000 to £310,000, a change of £115,000. That works out to roughly +3.7% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 18 Otters Reach, OX1 5QL have?

The current EPC rating for 18 Otters Reach, OX1 5QL is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 Otters Reach, OX1 5QL?

18 Otters Reach, OX1 5QL has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 18 Otters Reach, OX1 5QL heated?

The latest EPC at 18 Otters Reach, OX1 5QL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 18 Otters Reach, OX1 5QL?

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

Where is 18 Otters Reach, OX1 5QL located?

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

Is 18 Otters Reach, OX1 5QL in a safe area?

Police records around 18 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 18 Otters Reach, OX1 5QL?

The closest primary school to 18 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 transport links are near 18 Otters Reach, OX1 5QL?

The closest bus stop to 18 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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18 Otters Reach, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5QL

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 18 Otters Reach

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

18 Otters Reach is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Kennington, Oxford, Oxford (OX1 5QL). 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 (January 2024) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2013. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 91), a 2-band jump.

Most recent transfer was June 2026 at £310,000 — fresh data. Across 2013–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£524/sq ft) was about 88.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 January 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Apr 2013

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

71%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Otters Reach, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5QL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 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.

18 Otters Reach valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£328,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£310,000

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

11 June 2026Most recent
£310,000
+59.0%over 12 years
15 July 2013
£195,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX1 5QL: £335,000 (2026–2021).

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.

18 Otters Reach is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£5,636

Street avg £3,830

Strongly above

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 66 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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1 Otters Reach, Kennington

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1 Playfield Road, Kennington

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1 Bagley Wood Road, Kennington

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1 Bagley Close, Kennington

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3 bed1 bath

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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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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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