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8 Simpsons Way, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5RZ

1 planning record

Estimated value

£614,000

  • Since the 2016 sale (£450,000)+36%
  • Against OX1 5RZ's recent median (£515,000)+19%

Newest record on this page: May 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
124 m²
1335 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£614,000

  • Against its 2016 sale (£450,000)+36%
  • Against OX1 5RZ's recent median (£515,000)+19%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 8 Simpsons Way is modelled from its 124 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in OX1 5RZ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    124 m² from the EPC lodged in March 2026

  • Sales of this home

    2 sales recorded, the latest in 2016

  • Recent sales in OX1 5RZ

    5 sales, median £515,000 (2026–2025)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: May 2026Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 applicationFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Sales timeline

  1. 21 July 2016Most recent

    £450,000

    +80.0%over 10 years

  2. 21 March 2006

    £250,000

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

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 8 Simpsons Way, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5RZ. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 8 Simpsons Way

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

8 Simpsons Way is a three-bedroom detached house in Kennington, Oxford, Oxford (OX1 5RZ). It has a recorded floor area of 124 m² (around 1335 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since September 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 124 m² it's 22.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (101 m² median across 32 EPCs). 10 years since the last transfer (July 2016). Across 2006–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £614,000 is 36.4% above the 2016 sale price. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2018.

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

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageYes

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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Mar 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2016from Sept 2009
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Mar 2026from Jan 2016
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Simpsons Way, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5RZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 8 Simpsons Way, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5RZ

1decisions1extensions9documents5nearby
  1. Mar 2018
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Single storey rear extension.

    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    P18/V0243/HH
    Full record in report

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  • The 9 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

Price per m²

£3,629

Street avg £3,835

On par

Floor Area

124 m²

Street avg 110 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

On par
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.

Nearest schools

  • St Swithun's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary234m
  • Rose Hill Primary SchoolPrimary1.9km
  • John Henry Newman AcademyPrimary1.9km
  • Radley Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary2.3km

Nearest stops

  • St Swithuns Primary SchoolBus stop241m
  • Manor GroveBus stop410m
  • Bagley Wood RoadBus stop520m
  • Sandford LaneBus stop641m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences1,485 reports31%
  • Shoplifting727 reports15%
  • Other Theft483 reports10%
  • Public Order459 reports9%

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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Comparables

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 8 Simpsons Way is modelled from its 124 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in OX1 5RZ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 8 Simpsons Way. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 8 Simpsons Way was lodged in March 2026 at band D and is valid until March 2036. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 8 Simpsons Way. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 17 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 7 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from OX1 5RZ, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
8 Simpsons Way is in council tax band E. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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