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66 Botley Road, Oxford, OX2 0BU

4 sales on record9 planning records
Property type
End terrace
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
27 m²
291 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 66 Botley Road

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

66 Botley Road is an end-of-terrace house in Oxford (OX2 0BU). It has a recorded floor area of 27 m² (around 291 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (November 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 97), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 27 m² it sits well below the postcode median (75 m² across 11 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On the market in October 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 9 planning records sit against the property, 5 approved, 4 refused. Past consents include HMO conversion and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2008–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£2,572/sq ft) was about 627.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Sept 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2011from Nov 2008
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Walls
GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
40%3%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2021from Jul 2011
EPC improved fromC76toD62
Low Energy Lighting
3%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2022from Jun 2021
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
FullThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main SystemInstantaneous

Hot water system changed

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Solid

External or internal wall insulation added

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 66 Botley Road, Oxford, OX2 0BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

9 applications on record at 66 Botley Road, Oxford, OX2 0BU

9decisions3extensions81documents25nearby
Flagged:HMO conversionSubdivisionChange of use
  1. Aug 2005
    AnnexFull
    Outcome in report

    Change of use of ground floor from hot food take away to residential and alterations to Botley Road frontage. Conversion of house to 1 x 1 bedroom flat and 2 x 1 bedroom maisonettes. Conversion and single storey extension of outbuilding to create 1 x 1 bedsit and 1 x 1 bedroom maisonette. Provision of enclosed bin stores and secure bike storage

    ExtensionChange of UseSubdivision
    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    05/01004/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. HMODecision
  4. RenovationDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (9 on record)
  • All 9 applications on this property in full, plus 25 notable nearby
  • The 81 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

66 Botley Road saw 4 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£723,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 10 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2017)

£747,500

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 October 2017Most recent

    £747,500

    +17.7%over 4 years
  2. 22 September 2013

    £635,000

    +2.4%over 4 years
  3. 14 June 2009

    £620,000

    +37.8%over 1 year
  4. 26 March 2008

    £450,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX2 0BU: £495,000 (2020–1996).

On the street

Versus other Botley Road homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 66 Botley Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£27,685

Street avg £3,027

Strongly above

Floor Area

27 m²

Street avg 127 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 6.8 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 66 Botley Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - 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
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Binsey Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

West Oxford Community Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

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 OX2 0BU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for OX2 0BU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for OX2 0BU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 66 Botley Road, Oxford, OX2 0BU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.