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

5 Simpsons Way, OX1 5RZ is a 3-bedroom detached house, which has been extended.

When did 5 Simpsons Way, OX1 5RZ last change hands?

5 Simpsons Way, OX1 5RZ last sold for £312,000 in April 2012, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Simpsons Way, OX1 5RZ?

The current EPC rating for 5 Simpsons Way, OX1 5RZ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in November 2010. Source: EPC Register.

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

5 Simpsons Way, OX1 5RZ has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (1,081 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in OX1 5RZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Simpsons Way, OX1 5RZ heated?

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

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

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

Where is 5 Simpsons Way, OX1 5RZ located?

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

Is 5 Simpsons Way, OX1 5RZ in a safe area?

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

The closest primary school to 5 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 5 Simpsons Way, OX1 5RZ?

The closest bus stop to 5 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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5 Simpsons Way, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5RZ

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

100 m²

1081 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Simpsons Way

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

5 Simpsons Way is a three-bedroom detached house in Kennington, Oxford, Oxford (OX1 5RZ). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1081 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2010) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The latest certificate is from November 2010, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Today's modelled estimate of £517,000 sits 65.7% above the 2012 sale of £312,000. On the market in April 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years.

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
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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.

5 Simpsons Way'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 29 Nov 2020

Current Certificate

Nov 2010

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 29 November 2020

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

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

5 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.

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

Current estimate

£517,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£312,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

12 April 2012Most recent
£312,000

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

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.

On years held, 5 Simpsons Way stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,108

Street avg £3,855

Below

Floor Area

100 m²

Street avg 111 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

On par

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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.

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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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FAQ

Common questions

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