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14 Manor Grove, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5QY

3 sales on record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
78 m²
840 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 14 Manor Grove

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

14 Manor Grove is a three-bedroom detached house in Kennington, Oxford, Oxford (OX1 5QY). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2012 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a corner plot.

At 78 m² it sits well below the postcode median (148 m² across 7 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 1998–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £514,000 is 22.4% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£500/sq ft) was about 63.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: December 2020 at £420,000.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageYes
  • Corner plotYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • Previously extendedYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Nov 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 November 2029

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2015from May 2012
EPC improved fromF37toE44
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
100%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Nov 2019from Mar 2015
EPC improved fromE44toD67
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Mid 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Manor Grove, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5QY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Manor Grove has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Price for 14 Manor Grove has grown more than fourfold since the 1998 starting point.

Current estimate

£514,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.7% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£420,000

Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 21 December 2020Most recent

    £420,000

    +44.8%over 7 years

  2. 15 February 2013

    £290,000

    +205.3%over 15 years

  3. 9 January 1998

    £95,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX1 5QY: £505,000 (2026–2019).

On the street

Versus other Manor Grove homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 14 Manor Grove stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,385

Street avg £3,871

Strongly above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 132 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 14 Manor Grove

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.
£532k

1 Henwood Drive, Boars Hill

OX1 5JU

3 bed
£485k

1 Bagley Close, Kennington

OX1 5LS

3 bed1 bath
£467k

1 Fairways, Kennington

OX1 5RQ

3 bed3 bath
£420k

1 Bagley Wood Road, Kennington

OX1 5PL

3 bed1 bath
£577k

1 Grundy Crescent, Kennington

OX1 5PS

4 bed2 bath
£447k

1 Otters Reach, Kennington

OX1 5QL

2 bed1 bath
£432k

1 Links Road, Kennington

OX1 5RX

2 bed
£636k

1 Edward Road, Kennington

OX1 5LH

4 bed
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

0.1 km

Manor Grove — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

St Swithun's CofE Primary School. 7 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 5QY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for OX1 5QY

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for OX1 5QY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

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

Common questions

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