8 Simpsons Way, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5RZ
About 8 Simpsons Way
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.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- GarageYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
- Previously extendedYes
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 12 March 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency decreased
Window efficiency improved
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
1 application on record at 8 Simpsons Way, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5RZ
- Mar 2018ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension.
- Documents
- 9 docs on file
- Reference
- P18/V0243/HH
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Sales history & valuation
8 Simpsons Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£614,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 10 years.
£450,000
Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 10 years.
Sales timeline
21 July 2016Most recent
£450,000
+80.0%over 10 years21 March 2006
£250,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in OX1 5RZ: £515,000 (2026–2025).
Nearby sales in OX1 5RZ
38 Simpsons Way, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5RZ
Sold May 2026
£510,00042 Simpsons Way, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5RZ
Sold May 2025
£830,00041 Simpsons Way, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5RZ
Sold Mar 2025
£180,00031 Simpsons Way, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5RZ
Sold Mar 2025
£605,00025 Simpsons Way, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5RZ
Sold Mar 2025
£515,000
Versus other Simpsons Way homes
Price per m²
£3,629
Street avg £3,835
Floor Area
124 m²
Street avg 110 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.7 t/year
Street avg 3.3 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.6dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.0dB







