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29 Harpes Road, Oxford, OX2 7QJ

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
48 m²
517 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 59
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 29 Harpes Road

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

29 Harpes Road is a semi-detached house in Oxford (OX2 7QJ). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. At 48 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (48–123 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 25 units on file. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (June 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

Today's modelled estimate of £265,000 is 22.8% below the 2017 sale of £343,065, below the original sale price, which typically signals condition or completion-status changes worth verifying. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£664/sq ft) was about 70.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 48 m² it sits well below the postcode median (98 m² across 24 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in December 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years.

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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 5)
Feb 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D59
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2013from Jun 2009
EPC improved fromC72toD66
Hot Water
GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting
5%29%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2016from Mar 2013
Low Energy Lighting
29%86%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2019from Jul 2016
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
86%33%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Feb 2023from Jun 2019
Hot Water
GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 29 Harpes Road, Oxford, OX2 7QJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

29 Harpes Road has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

2 applications on record at 29 Harpes Road, Oxford, OX2 7QJ

2decisions1extensions13documents5nearby
  1. Jun 2010
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Single storey rear extension to existing offices.

    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    10/00979/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
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  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 5 notable nearby
  • The 13 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.
Current estimate

£265,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2017)

£343,065

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 4 December 2017Most recent

    £343,065

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX2 7QJ: £820,000 (2024–2020).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 29 Harpes Road

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

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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

0.3 km

Wren Road Green — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Cutteslowe Primary 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 7QJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for OX2 7QJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for OX2 7QJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.4dB

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 29 Harpes Road, Oxford, OX2 7QJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.