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44 Helen Road, Oxford, OX2 0DE

2 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
59 m²
635 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 44 Helen Road

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

44 Helen Road is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Oxford (OX2 0DE). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe. Period features are noted in the property record. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 59 m² it sits well below the postcode median (99 m² across 18 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 89% of similar EPCs). 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion and subdivision, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£716/sq ft) was about 109% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in October 2016.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms2

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
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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 4)
Apr 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2008from Oct 2008
Low Energy Lighting
50%10%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Sept 2017from Oct 2008
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ManualProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2024from Sept 2017
EPC improved fromD63toC74
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraFlatEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 44 Helen Road, Oxford, OX2 0DE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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

2 applications on record at 44 Helen Road, Oxford, OX2 0DE

2decisions1extensions10documents25nearby
Flagged:Subdivision
  1. Oct 2004
    SubdivisionAmendment
    Outcome in report

    Application to certify that the sub-division of the dwellinghouse to a use as 2x1 bedroom self contained flats is lawful.

    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    04/01308/CEU
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Loft ConversionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 25 notable nearby
  • The 10 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.

44 Helen Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£500,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£455,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 10 October 2016Most recent

    £455,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX2 0DE: £560,000 (2025–2019).

On the street

Versus other Helen Road homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 44 Helen Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£7,712

Street avg £4,495

Strongly above

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 100 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 44 Helen 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

0.3 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 0DE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for OX2 0DE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for OX2 0DE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 44 Helen Road, Oxford, OX2 0DE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.