What kind of home is 3 Hernes Close, OX2 7QW?

3 Hernes Close, OX2 7QW is a semi-detached house.

What did 3 Hernes Close, OX2 7QW sell for?

3 Hernes Close, OX2 7QW last sold for £248,000 in April 2017, around 9 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £85,000 in April 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Hernes Close, OX2 7QW appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between April 1998 and April 2017, 3 Hernes Close, OX2 7QW rose from £85,000 to £248,000, a change of £163,000. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Hernes Close, OX2 7QW have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Hernes Close, OX2 7QW is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2014. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Hernes Close, OX2 7QW?

3 Hernes Close, OX2 7QW has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Hernes Close, OX2 7QW use?

The latest EPC at 3 Hernes Close, OX2 7QW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 3 Hernes Close, OX2 7QW?

3 Hernes Close, OX2 7QW has 1 planning record on file (1 refused), most recent in February 2007. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Hernes Close, OX2 7QW?

3 Hernes Close, OX2 7QW is in council tax band D.

Which area is 3 Hernes Close, OX2 7QW in?

3 Hernes Close, OX2 7QW sits in Oxford. It falls within the OX2 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

How safe is the area around 3 Hernes Close, OX2 7QW?

Police records around 3 Hernes Close, OX2 7QW 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 3 Hernes Close, OX2 7QW?

The closest primary school to 3 Hernes Close, OX2 7QW is Cutteslowe Primary School (467m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Cherwell School (1.0km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 3 Hernes Close, OX2 7QW?

The closest bus stop to 3 Hernes Close, OX2 7QW is Jackson Road, 150m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Hernes Close, Oxford, OX2 7QW

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 3 Hernes Close

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

3 Hernes Close is a 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 1976-1982 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 (January 2024) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in January 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good.

Across 1998–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £355,000 is 43.1% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£378/sq ft) was about 17.4% below the postcode norm. 9 years since the last transfer (April 2017). One planning record on file: new windows refused in 2007.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Jan 2014

EPC improved fromD60toC75

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

15%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Hernes Close, Oxford, OX2 7QW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 3 Hernes Close, Oxford, OX2 7QW

1decisions20documents5nearby

Flagged:Retrospective

Feb 2007
RenovationFull
Outcome in report
Insertion of additional window to rear elevation (retrospective).
RetrospectiveNew Windows
Documents
20 docs on file
Reference
06/01992/FUL
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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1998.

Current estimate

£355,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£248,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

6 April 2017Most recent
£248,000
+39.3%over 13 years
25 September 2003
£178,000
+109.4%over 5 years
16 April 1998
£85,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX2 7QW: £332,500 (2025–2014).

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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.

3 Hernes Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£4,066

Street avg £5,141

Strongly below

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 64 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Above

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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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1 Hawksmoor Road

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1 Buckler Road

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1 Grass Garth, Hernes Road

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Area

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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.

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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· 07:00 – 23:00

52.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OX2 7QW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.8dB

Low

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