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1 Hernes Close, Oxford, OX2 7QW

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor Ground
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
61 m²
657 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Hernes Close

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

1 Hernes Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Oxford (OX2 7QW). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. At 61 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (61–70 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (June 2018) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in July 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good.

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£533/sq ft) was about 43.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2018 at £350,000.

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
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Communal gardenYes
  • GarageYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Hernes Close

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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)
Jun 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2014from Jul 2011
Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
83%40%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2018from Jan 2014
EPC improved fromD56toC74
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
40%75%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Hernes Close, Oxford, OX2 7QW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Hernes Close 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.

1 Hernes Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£370,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2018)

£350,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 25 October 2018Most recent

    £350,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX2 7QW: £325,000 (2025–2014).

On the street

Versus other Hernes Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 1 Hernes Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,738

Street avg £4,807

Strongly above

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 64 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Hernes Close

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.
£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
£629k

1 Diamond Cottages, Banbury Road

OX2 7EQ

3 bed1 bath
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

Jackson Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Cutteslowe Primary School. 8 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 7QW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for OX2 7QW

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for OX2 7QW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.8dB

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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