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2 South Parade, Oxford, OX2 7JL

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
8
From EPC
Floor area
169 m²
1819 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 55
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 2 South Parade

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

2 South Parade is a detached house in Oxford (OX2 7JL). It has a recorded floor area of 169 m² (around 1819 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (October 2017) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

At 169 m² the property is well over the postcode median (107 m² across 14 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. One planning record on file: HMO conversion approved in 2023. Past consents include HMO conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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Everything you need to know about 2 South Parade

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Signs of HMO activity in the area

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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.

2 South Parade's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Oct 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D55
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
8.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2010from Sept 2009
Low Energy Lighting
42%70%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2017from Oct 2010
EPC improved fromF26toD55
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, 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 2 South Parade, Oxford, OX2 7JL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 2 South Parade, Oxford, OX2 7JL

1decisions17documents5nearby
Flagged:HMO conversion
  1. Oct 2023
    HMOFull
    Outcome in report

    Change of use from large House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis) to a Centre for Health and Well-being (Use Class E (e)) on the ground, first and second floors.

    Documents
    17 docs on file
    Reference
    23/01662/FUL
    Full record in report

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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.

2 South Parade has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£1,317,000

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 7JL: £925,000 (2024–2020).

On the street

Versus other South Parade homes

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

Floor Area for 2 South Parade runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

55 (D)

Street avg 56 (D)

On par

Floor Area

169 m²

Street avg 144 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

8.5 t/year

Street avg 7.1 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 South Parade

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.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

South Parade east — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

The Cherwell School. 9 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 7JL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for OX2 7JL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for OX2 7JL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

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

Common questions

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