What type of property is 8 Dove House Close, OX2 8BG?

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

What did 8 Dove House Close, OX2 8BG sell for?

8 Dove House Close, OX2 8BG last sold for £375,000 in August 2025. Before that, it sold for £190,000 in November 2004, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Dove House Close, OX2 8BG changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2004 and August 2025, 8 Dove House Close, OX2 8BG rose from £190,000 to £375,000, a change of £185,000. That works out to roughly +3.3% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

The current EPC rating for 8 Dove House Close, OX2 8BG is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in August 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Dove House Close, OX2 8BG?

8 Dove House Close, OX2 8BG has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Dove House Close, OX2 8BG heated?

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

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

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

Where is 8 Dove House Close, OX2 8BG located?

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

What is crime like near 8 Dove House Close, OX2 8BG?

Police records around 8 Dove House Close, OX2 8BG 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 Dove House Close, OX2 8BG?

The closest primary school to 8 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).

How well connected is 8 Dove House Close, OX2 8BG?

The closest bus stop to 8 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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8 Dove House Close, Oxford, OX2 8BG

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Dove House Close

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

8 Dove House Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Oxford (OX2 8BG). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. At 61 m² this is the 5th smallest of 21 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 58–67 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. Other recorded features include a balcony. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (August 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

It changed hands recently, sold August 2025 for £375,000. Across 2004–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£571/sq ft) was about 66.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Communal gardenYes
GarageYes
BalconyYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

8 Dove House Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from Aug 2010

EPC improved fromB82toC78

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Full DoubleTriple

Windows upgraded to triple glazing

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

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

8 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.

8 Dove House Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£397,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£375,000

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

26 August 2025Most recent
£375,000
+97.4%over 20 years
3 November 2004
£190,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX2 8BG: £370,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in OX2 8BG

On the street

Versus other Dove House Close homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Dove House Close outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£6,148

Street avg £4,146

Strongly above

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

4/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

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OX2 8BG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

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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60 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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