What type of property is 8 Fairways, OX1 5RQ?

8 Fairways, OX1 5RQ is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 8 Fairways, OX1 5RQ last change hands?

8 Fairways, OX1 5RQ last sold for £298,000 in July 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £289,500 in May 2006, so prices have been flat over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Fairways, OX1 5RQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2006 and July 2012, 8 Fairways, OX1 5RQ rose from £289,500 to £298,000, a change of £8,500. That works out to roughly +0.5% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Fairways, OX1 5RQ have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Fairways, OX1 5RQ is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in March 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Fairways, OX1 5RQ?

8 Fairways, OX1 5RQ has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (977 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Fairways, OX1 5RQ heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Fairways, OX1 5RQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Fairways, OX1 5RQ?

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

Where is 8 Fairways, OX1 5RQ located?

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

How safe is the area around 8 Fairways, OX1 5RQ?

Police records around 8 Fairways, OX1 5RQ 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 8 Fairways, OX1 5RQ?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Fairways, OX1 5RQ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Fairways, OX1 5RQ is Manor Grove, 54m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Fairways, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5RQ

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

91 m²

977 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Fairways

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

8 Fairways is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Kennington, Oxford, Oxford (OX1 5RQ). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 977 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2009) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). The latest certificate is from March 2009, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On the market in July 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years. Today's modelled estimate of £400,000 is 34.2% above the 2012 sale price.

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

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

8 Fairways's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 13 Mar 2019

Current Certificate

Mar 2009

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 13 March 2019

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Fairways, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5RQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Fairways 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.

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

Current estimate

£400,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.5% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£298,000

Growth on file: 0.5% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

18 July 2012Most recent
£298,000
+2.9%over 6 years
24 May 2006
£289,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX1 5RQ: £440,000 (2026–2021).

Nearby sales in OX1 5RQ

On the street

Versus other Fairways homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Fairways is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£3,285

Street avg £4,126

Strongly below

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 103 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Above

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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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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. 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

75 dB

80 dB

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