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251b, Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7HN

Property type
End terrace
Floor 01
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
81 m²
872 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band D
Overview

About 251b

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

251b is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Oxford (OX2 7HN). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). At 81 m² this is the 13th smallest of 25 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 29–161 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 25 units on file.

It hasn't traded since February 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £360,000 sits 260% above the 2006 sale of £100,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£115/sq ft) was about 61.5% below the postcode norm.

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

Building

  • Heating systemGas
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 251b

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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 2)
Oct 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Occupancy
—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2023from Oct 2012
Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 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 251b, Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7HN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

251b has no planning applications on record.

5

But the area is active

5 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

251b's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2006).

Current estimate

£360,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2006)

£100,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 7 February 2006Most recent

    £100,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX2 7HN: £3,350,000 (2024–2021).

On the street

Versus other Banbury Road homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£1,235

Street avg £7,819

Below

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 87 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 251b

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£370k

1 Hernes Close

OX2 7QW

2 bed1 bath
£397k

1 Elizabeth Jennings Way

OX2 7EJ

2 bed2 bath
£398k

1 Dorchester Court, Ferry Pool Road

OX2 7DT

2 bed1 bath
£399k

1 Clear Water Place

OX2 7NL

2 bed1 bath
£521k

1 Avery Court, Hernes Road

OX2 7QU

2 bed
£683k

1 Ferry Pool Road

OX2 7DT

2 bed1 bath
£685k

1 Field House Drive

OX2 7NT

2 bed2 bath
£610k

1 Heron Place

OX2 7QR

3 bed
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

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Summertown Shops — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

The Cherwell School. 11 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 7HN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for OX2 7HN

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for OX2 7HN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.7dB

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 251b, Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7HN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.