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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
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 £577,000 sits 71.7% 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
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Simpsons Way

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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

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

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.

  1. Dec 2024
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Two-storey side extension and single storey rear extension. (As amended by drawings received 28 November 2024)

    Documents
    16 docs on file
    Reference
    P24/V2168/HH
    View planning record
  2. Jun 2014
    ConservatoryOutline
    In report

    Change conservatory to a kitchen extension

    Extension
    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    P14/V0991/LDP
    View planning record
Before you offer

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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

£577,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
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: £605,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Simpsons Way homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Simpsons Way is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£3,294

Street avg £3,875

Below

Floor Area

102 m²

Street avg 110 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
£14.99one-off

30-day 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.
£533k

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OX1 5LS

3 bed1 bath
£467k

1 Fairways, Kennington

OX1 5RQ

3 bed3 bath
£392k

1 Bagley Wood Road, Kennington

OX1 5PL

3 bed1 bath
£569k

1 Grundy Crescent, Kennington

OX1 5PS

4 bed2 bath
£639k

1 Edward Road, Kennington

OX1 5LH

4 bed
£455k

1 Otters Reach, Kennington

OX1 5QL

2 bed1 bath
£436k

1 Links Road, Kennington

OX1 5RX

2 bed
£988k

1 Red Copse Lane, Boars Hill

OX1 5ER

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

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

0.2 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

The full 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
FAQ

Common questions

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