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The Thatched Cottage, Binsey, Oxford, OX2 0NG

3 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
88 m²
947 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About The Thatched Cottage

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

The Thatched Cottage is a semi-detached house in Binsey, Oxford, Oxford (OX2 0NG). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in January 2026 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and roof efficiency went from Average to Good. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. The record references conservation-area consent, which constrain future alterations.

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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 Thatched Cottage's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
1.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Jan 2026
EPC improved fromD63toC73
Walls
Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildNo mains gas

Because the property was built before 1919 and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Thatched Cottage, Binsey, Oxford, OX2 0NG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

The Thatched Cottage sits within a conservation area — exterior works face additional planning controls.

3 applications on record at The Thatched Cottage, Binsey, Oxford, OX2 0NG

3decisions39documents25nearby
Flagged:Conservation area
  1. May 2019
    RenovationHeritage
    Outcome in report

    Re thatching of roof and increase in height of chimney

    Documents
    23 docs on file
    Reference
    19/00739/LBC
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Tree WorksDecision
  4. ConditionsDecision

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On the street

Versus the street

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for The Thatched Cottage runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 57 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about The Thatched Cottage

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearbyEnvironmental risk flagged

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.2 km

Seacourt Park & Ride — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford. 11 schools nearby.

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for OX2 0NG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.7dB

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