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Top Flat, 31 Alexandra Road, Oxford, OX2 0DD

1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 00
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
40 m²
431 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About Top Flat

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

Top Flat is a mid-terrace house in Oxford (OX2 0DD). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73).

At 40 m² it sits well below the postcode median (85 m² across 21 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. One planning record on file: a loft conversion approved in 2023. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 6)
Apr 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2010from Feb 2009
EPC improved fromG12toF26
Heating Controls
Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting
100%40%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2018from Jul 2010
Hot Water
ImmersionCommunity

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2018from Jun 2018
EPC improved fromF37toE40
Hot Water
CommunityImmersion

Hot water system changed

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Jul 2018from Jun 2018
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls
ThermostatManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
ImmersionCommunity

Hot water system upgraded

Apr 2025from Jul 2018
EPC improved fromE50toD62
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ManualFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 build

Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Top Flat, 31 Alexandra Road, Oxford, OX2 0DD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at Top Flat, 31 Alexandra Road, Oxford, OX2 0DD

1decisions1extensions28documents25nearby
  1. Nov 2023
    Loft ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Formation of 1no. rear dormer and 1no. side dormer in association with a loft conversion. Insertion of 3no. rooflights to front elevation(Amended Plans and Description)

    Documents
    28 docs on file
    Reference
    23/01766/FUL
    Full record in report

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  • The 28 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

Top Flat has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£205,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX2 0DD: £575,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Alexandra Road homes

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

EPC Rating

62 (D)

Street avg 64 (D)

Below

Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 45 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Top Flat

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£205k

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£198k

Flat 3, 13 Botley Road

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Flat
£220k

Flat, 43 Botley Road

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Flat1 bed
£222k

Flat 2, 13 Botley Road

OX2 0AA

Flat
£225k

Flat 1, 10 Ferry Hinksey Road

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Flat
£234k

Flat 2, 1 Ferry Hinksey Road

OX2 0BY

Flat
£253k

Flat 1, 1 Ferry Hinksey Road

OX2 0BY

Flat1 bed1 bath
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

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

0.1 km

West Oxford Community Primary School. 13 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 0DD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for OX2 0DD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for OX2 0DD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.8dB

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 Top Flat, 31 Alexandra Road, Oxford, OX2 0DD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.