What type of property is 17 Fairways, OX1 5RQ?

17 Fairways, OX1 5RQ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 17 Fairways, OX1 5RQ sell for?

17 Fairways, OX1 5RQ last sold for £400,000 in February 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £272,950 in February 2007. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 17 Fairways, OX1 5RQ changed over time?

Across 3 sales between February 2007 and February 2019, 17 Fairways, OX1 5RQ rose from £272,950 to £400,000, a change of £127,050. That works out to roughly +3.2% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 17 Fairways, OX1 5RQ?

The current EPC rating for 17 Fairways, OX1 5RQ is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 17 Fairways, OX1 5RQ?

17 Fairways, OX1 5RQ has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (1,206 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 20% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in OX1 5RQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 17 Fairways, OX1 5RQ heated?

The latest EPC at 17 Fairways, OX1 5RQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 17 Fairways, OX1 5RQ have?

17 Fairways, OX1 5RQ has 2 planning records on file (1 refused), most recent in April 2011. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 17 Fairways, OX1 5RQ?

17 Fairways, OX1 5RQ is in council tax band D.

Where is 17 Fairways, OX1 5RQ located?

17 Fairways, OX1 5RQ sits in Kennington, Oxford, Oxford. It falls within the OX1 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

Is 17 Fairways, OX1 5RQ in a safe area?

Police records around 17 Fairways, OX1 5RQ show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 49% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (75% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 17 Fairways, OX1 5RQ?

The closest primary school to 17 Fairways, OX1 5RQ is St Swithun's CofE Primary School (594m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Oxford Academy (2.4km).

What transport links are near 17 Fairways, OX1 5RQ?

The closest bus stop to 17 Fairways, OX1 5RQ is Manor Grove, 54m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Fairways, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5RQ

3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

112 m²

1206 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 17 Fairways

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

17 Fairways is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Kennington, Oxford, Oxford (OX1 5RQ). It has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (around 1206 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused. Across 2007–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £488,000 is 22% above the 2019 sale price. Last sale on file: £400,000 in February 2019.

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
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2025from May 2010

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation

ExtractNatural

Ventilation system changed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Fairways, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5RQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Apr 2011
Loft Conversion
In report
Conversion of loft area to create bedroom with 2 no. velux windows to front and rear elevations.
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
P11/V0453
View planning record
Feb 2011
Loft ConversionOutline
In report
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed loft conversion with velux windows in roof space.
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
P11/V0154/LDP
View planning record

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

17 Fairways valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£488,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£400,000

Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

15 February 2019Most recent
£400,000
+29.0%over 5 years
20 August 2013
£310,000
+13.6%over 6 years
23 February 2007
£272,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX1 5RQ: £390,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in OX1 5RQ

On the street

Versus other Fairways homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 17 Fairways stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,571

Street avg £4,043

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Floor Area

112 m²

Street avg 101 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

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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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

6/mo

Rising 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. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OX1 5RQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OX1 5RQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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