What kind of home is 5 Dove House Close, OX2 8BG?

5 Dove House Close, OX2 8BG is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Dove House Close, OX2 8BG?

5 Dove House Close, OX2 8BG last sold for £368,000 in June 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £59,950 in April 1996, so prices have been rising over 24 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Dove House Close, OX2 8BG?

Across 2 sales between April 1996 and June 2020, 5 Dove House Close, OX2 8BG rose from £59,950 to £368,000, a change of £308,050. That works out to roughly +7.8% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Dove House Close, OX2 8BG?

The current EPC rating for 5 Dove House Close, OX2 8BG is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in August 2010. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Dove House Close, OX2 8BG?

5 Dove House Close, OX2 8BG has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (682 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Dove House Close, OX2 8BG use?

The latest EPC at 5 Dove House Close, OX2 8BG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Dove House Close, OX2 8BG?

5 Dove House Close, OX2 8BG is in council tax band C.

Which area is 5 Dove House Close, OX2 8BG in?

5 Dove House Close, OX2 8BG sits in Oxford. It falls within the OX2 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

How safe is the area around 5 Dove House Close, OX2 8BG?

Police records around 5 Dove House Close, OX2 8BG show an average of 155 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 30% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 Dove House Close, OX2 8BG?

The closest primary school to 5 Dove House Close, OX2 8BG is Wolvercote Primary School (135m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Cherwell School (1.9km).

What transport links are near 5 Dove House Close, OX2 8BG?

The closest bus stop to 5 Dove House Close, OX2 8BG is The Plough, 67m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Dove House Close, Oxford, OX2 8BG

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Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

63 m²

682 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 5 Dove House Close

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

5 Dove House Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Oxford (OX2 8BG). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 682 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2010) shows a C (score 74). The latest certificate is from August 2010, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a balcony and notable views.

Across 1996–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£539/sq ft) was about 57.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: June 2020 at £368,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Communal gardenYes
GarageYes
BalconyYes
Notable viewsYes

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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.

5 Dove House Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 10 Aug 2020

Current Certificate

Aug 2010

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 10 August 2020

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Dove House Close, Oxford, OX2 8BG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Dove House Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Price for 5 Dove House Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£361,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.8% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£368,000

Growth on file: 7.8% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

30 June 2020Most recent
£368,000
+513.8%over 24 years
8 April 1996
£59,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX2 8BG: £375,000 (2026–2025).

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Area

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Crime

155/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Plough — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Wolvercote Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OX2 8BG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.3dB

Low

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80 dB

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