What type of property is 38 Simpsons Way, OX1 5RZ?

38 Simpsons Way, OX1 5RZ is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 38 Simpsons Way, OX1 5RZ?

38 Simpsons Way, OX1 5RZ last sold for £510,000 in May 2026. Before that, it sold for £333,000 in July 2012, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 38 Simpsons Way, OX1 5RZ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2012 and May 2026, 38 Simpsons Way, OX1 5RZ rose from £333,000 to £510,000, a change of £177,000. That works out to roughly +3.1% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 38 Simpsons Way, OX1 5RZ?

The current EPC rating for 38 Simpsons Way, OX1 5RZ is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in April 2022. It has dropped from a B recorded in July 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 38 Simpsons Way, OX1 5RZ?

38 Simpsons Way, OX1 5RZ has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (980 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 17% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in OX1 5RZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 38 Simpsons Way, OX1 5RZ heated?

The latest EPC at 38 Simpsons Way, OX1 5RZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 38 Simpsons Way, OX1 5RZ?

38 Simpsons Way, OX1 5RZ is in council tax band D.

Where is 38 Simpsons Way, OX1 5RZ located?

38 Simpsons Way, OX1 5RZ sits in Kennington, Oxford, Oxford. It falls within the OX1 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

What is crime like near 38 Simpsons Way, OX1 5RZ?

Police records around 38 Simpsons Way, OX1 5RZ 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 38 Simpsons Way, OX1 5RZ?

The closest primary school to 38 Simpsons Way, OX1 5RZ is St Swithun's CofE Primary School (234m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Oxford Academy (2.4km).

What transport links are near 38 Simpsons Way, OX1 5RZ?

The closest bus stop to 38 Simpsons Way, OX1 5RZ is St Swithuns Primary School, 241m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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38 Simpsons Way, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5RZ

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

91 m²

980 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 38 Simpsons Way

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

38 Simpsons Way is a three-bedroom detached house in Kennington, Oxford, Oxford (OX1 5RZ). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2022) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (July 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

Most recent transfer was May 2026 at £510,000 — fresh data. Across 2012–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£521/sq ft) was about 70.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
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 2022

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 April 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2022from Jul 2012

EPC improved fromB82toC78

Low Energy Lighting

12%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 Simpsons Way, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5RZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38 Simpsons Way 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.

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

Current estimate

£481,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.1% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£510,000

Growth on file: 3.1% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

19 May 2026Most recent
£510,000
+53.2%over 13 years
24 July 2012
£333,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX1 5RZ: £515,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in OX1 5RZ

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.

38 Simpsons Way outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,604

Street avg £3,762

Strongly above

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 111 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 3.4 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

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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.

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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· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OX1 5RZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.0dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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