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1 Simpsons Way, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5RZ

4 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
102 m²
1098 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 1 Simpsons Way

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

1 Simpsons Way is a three-bedroom detached house in Kennington, Oxford, Oxford (OX1 5RZ). It has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (around 1098 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in October 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Today's modelled estimate of £563,000 sits 67.6% above the 2013 sale of £336,000. On the market in April 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years. 4 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused.

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing
  • GarageSingle

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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 July 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Oct 2011
EPC improved fromE54toC69
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Simpsons Way, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5RZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Simpsons Way has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

4 applications on record at 1 Simpsons Way, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5RZ

4decisions4extensions32documents5nearby
  1. Feb 2014
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Side of property

    Proposed bedroom and bathroom extension over garage and lean-too and proposed side extension.

    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    P14/V0025/HH
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision
  4. ConservatoryDecision

+ 1 more application in the report

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  • All 4 applications on this property in full, plus 5 notable nearby
  • The 32 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

1 Simpsons Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£563,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£336,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 4 April 2013Most recent

    £336,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX1 5RZ: £515,000 (2026–2025).

On the street

Versus other Simpsons Way homes

Four headline reads against 32 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Simpsons Way is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£3,294

Street avg £3,848

Below

Floor Area

102 m²

Street avg 111 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Simpsons Way

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

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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
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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£447k

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£432k

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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

Crime

286/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

St Swithuns Primary School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 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 5RZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for OX1 5RZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for OX1 5RZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.0dB

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