What kind of home is 9a, South Parade, OX2 7JL?

9a, South Parade, OX2 7JL is a semi-detached house.

When did 9a, South Parade, OX2 7JL last change hands?

9a, South Parade, OX2 7JL last sold for £295,000 in May 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £204,000 in August 2004, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 9a, South Parade, OX2 7JL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2004 and May 2012, 9a, South Parade, OX2 7JL rose from £204,000 to £295,000, a change of £91,000. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 9a, South Parade, OX2 7JL?

The current EPC rating for 9a, South Parade, OX2 7JL is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in January 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2010. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 9a, South Parade, OX2 7JL?

9a, South Parade, OX2 7JL has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft). That makes it about 43% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in OX2 7JL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 9a, South Parade, OX2 7JL use?

The latest EPC at 9a, South Parade, OX2 7JL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 9a, South Parade, OX2 7JL in?

9a, South Parade, OX2 7JL sits in Oxford. It falls within the OX2 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

How safe is the area around 9a, South Parade, OX2 7JL?

Police records around 9a, South Parade, OX2 7JL show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 51% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 9a, South Parade, OX2 7JL?

The closest primary school to 9a, South Parade, OX2 7JL is Cutteslowe Primary School (1.1km), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Cherwell School (683m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 9a, South Parade, OX2 7JL?

The closest bus stop to 9a, South Parade, OX2 7JL is South Parade east, 133m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9a, South Parade, Oxford, OX2 7JL

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 9a

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

9a is a semi-detached house in Oxford (OX2 7JL). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 63 m² this is the 4th smallest of 15 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 55–169 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (70 versus a worst of 47). The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in August 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good.

At 63 m² it sits well below the postcode median (120 m² across 14 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2004–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £491,000 sits 66.4% above the 2012 sale of £295,000. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in May 2012.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

9a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2023from Aug 2010

EPC improved fromD61toC70

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9a, South Parade, Oxford, OX2 7JL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9a has no planning applications on record.

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.

9a valuation runs notably under the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£491,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£295,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

13 May 2012Most recent
£295,000
+44.6%over 7 years
25 August 2004
£204,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX2 7JL: £925,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in OX2 7JL

On the street

Versus other South Parade homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 9a stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 59 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 76 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

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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.

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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.

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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· 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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