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1 Hawkswell Gardens, Oxford, OX2 7EX

EPC B2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
6
Floor area
329 m²
3541 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 87
Council tax
Band F
Overview

About 1 Hawkswell Gardens

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

1 Hawkswell Gardens is a six-bedroom detached house in Oxford (OX2 7EX). It has a recorded floor area of 329 m² (around 3541 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2021 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2021) returns a high B (score 87), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in March 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good. Other recorded features include a balcony and attached land beyond the plot.

At 329 m² the property is well over the postcode median (141 m² across 21 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 6 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, a porch and solar panel installation, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1997–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £943,000 is 18.6% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£224/sq ft) was about 50% below the postcode norm. Most recent transfer: October 2021 at £795,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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

  • Bedrooms6
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • BalconyYes
  • LandYes

Building

  • Heating systemElectric
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Everything you need to know about 1 Hawkswell Gardens

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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.

1 Hawkswell Gardens ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Apr 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
B87
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2021from Mar 2015
Windows
SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Apr 2021from Apr 2021
EPC improved fromD65toB87
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

21st centuryDetached BungalowEPC BDetached over 300m²

Because the property is a large detached home over 300m², we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Hawkswell Gardens, Oxford, OX2 7EX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning records include a solar-panel installation at 1 Hawkswell Gardens.

2 applications on record at 1 Hawkswell Gardens, Oxford, OX2 7EX

2decisions2extensions29documents5nearby
  1. Nov 2021
    ExtensionOutline
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Side and rear of property

    Demolition of existing garage. Erection of single storey rear and side extension to include formation of garage. Replacement of 1no door with 1no window and alterations to 1no door on rear elevation.

    Documents
    13 docs on file
    Reference
    21/02548/CPU
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. PorchDecision

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  • The 29 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.

Price for 1 Hawkswell Gardens has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£943,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£795,000

Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 October 2021Most recent

    £795,000

    +423.0%over 23 years
  2. 25 November 1997

    £152,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX2 7EX: £475,000 (2024–2020).

On the street

Versus other Hawkswell Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 1 Hawkswell Gardens runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,416

Street avg £5,757

Strongly below

Floor Area

329 m²

Street avg 152 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 9.4 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

5 years

Street avg 11 years

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Hawkswell Gardens

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

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.

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

0.4 km

South Parade east — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

The Cherwell School. 10 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 7EX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for OX2 7EX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for OX2 7EX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

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 1 Hawkswell Gardens, Oxford, OX2 7EX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.