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2 Hernes Close, Oxford, OX2 7QW

4 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 00
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
67 m²
721 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 2 Hernes Close

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

2 Hernes Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Oxford (OX2 7QW). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. At 67 m² this is the 9th smallest of 10 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 61–70 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since December 2008. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good.

On the market in June 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1995–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £422,000 is 27.9% above the 2014 sale price.

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
  • GarageSingle
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Everything you need to know about 2 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)
Jul 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2014from Dec 2008
EPC improved fromC73toD67
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting
10%33%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2024from Jan 2014
EPC improved fromD67toC74
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting
33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Hernes Close, Oxford, OX2 7QW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 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.

2 Hernes Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£422,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.9% per year over 19 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2014)

£330,000

Growth on file: 8.9% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 2 June 2014Most recent

    £330,000

    +24.5%over 6 years

  2. 18 October 2007

    £265,000

    +30.2%over 6 months

  3. 18 April 2007

    £203,500

    +223.0%over 12 years

  4. 6 January 1995

    £63,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX2 7QW: £332,500 (2025–2017).

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.

2 Hernes Close outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,925

Street avg £4,970

On par

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 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.
£399k

1 Clear Water Place

OX2 7NL

2 bed1 bath
£398k

1 Dorchester Court, Ferry Pool Road

OX2 7DT

2 bed1 bath
£397k

1 Elizabeth Jennings Way

OX2 7EJ

2 bed2 bath
£370k

1 Hernes Close

OX2 7QW

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
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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