What type of property is 8 Hernes Close, OX2 7QW?

8 Hernes Close, OX2 7QW is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Hernes Close, OX2 7QW?

8 Hernes Close, OX2 7QW last sold for £332,500 in February 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £72,000 in May 1997, so prices have been rising over 22 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Hernes Close, OX2 7QW changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 1997 and February 2019, 8 Hernes Close, OX2 7QW rose from £72,000 to £332,500, a change of £260,500. That works out to roughly +7.3% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Hernes Close, OX2 7QW?

The current EPC rating for 8 Hernes Close, OX2 7QW is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2011. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Hernes Close, OX2 7QW?

8 Hernes Close, OX2 7QW has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in OX2 7QW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Hernes Close, OX2 7QW heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Hernes Close, OX2 7QW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Hernes Close, OX2 7QW?

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

Where is 8 Hernes Close, OX2 7QW located?

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

How safe is the area around 8 Hernes Close, OX2 7QW?

Police records around 8 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.

Which schools serve 8 Hernes Close, OX2 7QW?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Hernes Close, OX2 7QW?

The closest bus stop to 8 Hernes Close, OX2 7QW is Jackson Road, 150m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Hernes Close, Oxford, OX2 7QW

Property type

End terrace

Floor 02

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Hernes Close

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

8 Hernes Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Oxford (OX2 7QW). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. At 66 m² this is the 7th 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. Other recorded features include a balcony. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in June 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good.

Across 1997–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £366,000 is 10.1% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£468/sq ft) was about 23.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold February 2019 for £332,500.

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

BalconyYes

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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 3)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2014from Jun 2011

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

56%33%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jan 2024from Jan 2014

EPC improved fromD68toC74

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Hernes Close, Oxford, OX2 7QW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Hernes Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

8 Hernes Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£366,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.3% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£332,500

Growth on file: 7.3% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

4 February 2019Most recent
£332,500
+361.8%over 21 years
15 May 1997
£72,000

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

Nearby sales in OX2 7QW

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.

On years held, 8 Hernes Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,038

Street avg £4,947

Above

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Below

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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 Clear Water Place

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1 Avery Court, Hernes Road

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1 Ferry Pool Road

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Field House Drive

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2 bed2 bath

£610k

1 Heron Place

OX2 7QR

3 bed

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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Common questions

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