What kind of home is 40 Sunderland Avenue, OX2 8DU?

40 Sunderland Avenue, OX2 8DU is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 40 Sunderland Avenue, OX2 8DU last change hands?

40 Sunderland Avenue, OX2 8DU last sold for £790,000 in September 2020, around 6 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 40 Sunderland Avenue, OX2 8DU?

The current EPC rating for 40 Sunderland Avenue, OX2 8DU is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in November 2019. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 40 Sunderland Avenue, OX2 8DU?

40 Sunderland Avenue, OX2 8DU has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (1,464 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 64% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in OX2 8DU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 40 Sunderland Avenue, OX2 8DU use?

The latest EPC at 40 Sunderland Avenue, OX2 8DU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 40 Sunderland Avenue, OX2 8DU?

40 Sunderland Avenue, OX2 8DU has 2 approved extension applications on file including part-single-part-two-storey rear extension and part-single-part-two-storey rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 40 Sunderland Avenue, OX2 8DU?

40 Sunderland Avenue, OX2 8DU is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 40 Sunderland Avenue, OX2 8DU in?

40 Sunderland Avenue, OX2 8DU sits in Oxford. It falls within the OX2 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

What is crime like near 40 Sunderland Avenue, OX2 8DU?

Police records around 40 Sunderland Avenue, OX2 8DU 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 40 Sunderland Avenue, OX2 8DU?

The closest primary school to 40 Sunderland Avenue, OX2 8DU is Wolvercote Primary School (457m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Cherwell School (1.9km).

What transport links are near 40 Sunderland Avenue, OX2 8DU?

The closest bus stop to 40 Sunderland Avenue, OX2 8DU is Wolvercote Roundabout, 192m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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40 Sunderland Avenue, Oxford, OX2 8DU

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

136 m²

1464 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 40 Sunderland Avenue

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

40 Sunderland Avenue is a four-bedroom detached house in Oxford (OX2 8DU). It has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (around 1464 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Period features are noted in the property record.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £921,000 is 16.6% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£540/sq ft) was about 65% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2020 at £790,000.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDetached

Building

Central heatingYes
Period featuresYes

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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.

40 Sunderland Avenue's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2019

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2019from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromE40toD55

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Sunderland Avenue, Oxford, OX2 8DU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

2 applications on record at 40 Sunderland Avenue, Oxford, OX2 8DU

2decisions2extensions24documents7nearby

Flagged:Demolition

Jun 2016
DemolitionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Part single, part two storey · Rear of property
Demolition of existing utility extension. Erection of part single, part two storey rear extension.
Extension
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
16/00969/FUL
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ExtensionNov 2020Decision

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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£921,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2020)

£790,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

10 September 2020Most recent
£790,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX2 8DU: £520,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in OX2 8DU

On the street

Versus other Sunderland Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 40 Sunderland Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,809

Street avg £3,645

Strongly above

Floor Area

136 m²

Street avg 159 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

7.2 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

Below

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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

0.2 km

Wolvercote Roundabout — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Wolvercote Primary School. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for OX2 8DU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.9dB

Low

55 dB

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Common questions

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