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257a 259a, Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7HN

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 2
Floor area
72 m²
775 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 77
Overview

About 257a 259a

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

257a 259a is a semi-detached house in Oxford (OX2 7HN). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1967-1975. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since June 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs).

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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 3)
Aug 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C77
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
1.8 t/year
Occupancy
—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2019from Jun 2009
EPC improved fromC74toD66
Aug 2022from Jul 2019
EPC improved fromD66toC77
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Late 20th century2nd Floor MaisonetteEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 257a 259a, Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7HN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

257a 259a has no planning applications on record.

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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.

257a 259a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£430,000

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 7HN: £3,350,000 (2024–2021).

On the street

Versus other Banbury Road homes

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

257a 259a outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

77 (C)

Street avg 56 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 257a 259a

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.
£399k

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2 bed1 bath
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1 Elizabeth Jennings Way

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1 Hernes Close

OX2 7QW

2 bed1 bath
£508k

1 Buckler Road

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£521k

1 Avery Court, Hernes Road

OX2 7QU

2 bed
£600k

1 Grass Garth, Hernes Road

OX2 7PT

£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 257a 259a, Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7HN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.