What type of property is 48a, Sunderland Avenue, OX2 8DU?

48a, Sunderland Avenue, OX2 8DU is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 48a, Sunderland Avenue, OX2 8DU?

The current EPC rating for 48a, Sunderland Avenue, OX2 8DU is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 48a, Sunderland Avenue, OX2 8DU?

48a, Sunderland Avenue, OX2 8DU has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft). That makes it about 45% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in OX2 8DU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 48a, Sunderland Avenue, OX2 8DU heated?

The latest EPC at 48a, Sunderland Avenue, OX2 8DU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 48a, Sunderland Avenue, OX2 8DU?

48a, Sunderland Avenue, OX2 8DU is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 48a, Sunderland Avenue, OX2 8DU located?

48a, Sunderland Avenue, OX2 8DU sits in Oxford. It falls within the OX2 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

Is 48a, Sunderland Avenue, OX2 8DU in a safe area?

Police records around 48a, 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.

Which schools serve 48a, Sunderland Avenue, OX2 8DU?

The closest primary school to 48a, 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 is the nearest station to 48a, Sunderland Avenue, OX2 8DU?

The closest bus stop to 48a, Sunderland Avenue, OX2 8DU is Wolvercote Roundabout, 192m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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48a, Sunderland Avenue, Oxford, OX2 8DU

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 48a

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

48a is a semi-detached house in Oxford (OX2 8DU). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in June 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

At 73 m² it sits well below the postcode median (141 m² across 20 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2014from Jun 2013

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Apr 2024from Apr 2014

EPC improved fromD68toC74

Roof

AverageVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 48a, Sunderland Avenue, Oxford, OX2 8DU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

48a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

7 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.

48a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£381,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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.

48a is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 63 (D)

Above

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 163 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 6.1 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly 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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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Oxford district page.

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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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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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