What kind of home is 3 Upper Close, OX2 8FE?

3 Upper Close, OX2 8FE is a 5-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 3 Upper Close, OX2 8FE sell for?

3 Upper Close, OX2 8FE last sold for £650,000 in October 2009, around 17 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Upper Close, OX2 8FE?

The current EPC rating for 3 Upper Close, OX2 8FE is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in December 2019. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Upper Close, OX2 8FE?

3 Upper Close, OX2 8FE has a recorded floor area of 213 m² (2,293 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Upper Close, OX2 8FE use?

The latest EPC at 3 Upper Close, OX2 8FE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Upper Close, OX2 8FE?

3 Upper Close, OX2 8FE is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 3 Upper Close, OX2 8FE in?

3 Upper Close, OX2 8FE sits in Wolvercote, Oxford, Oxford. It falls within the OX2 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

What is crime like near 3 Upper Close, OX2 8FE?

Police records around 3 Upper Close, OX2 8FE 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 3 Upper Close, OX2 8FE?

The closest primary school to 3 Upper Close, OX2 8FE is Wolvercote Primary School (272m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Cherwell School (2.0km).

How well connected is 3 Upper Close, OX2 8FE?

The closest bus stop to 3 Upper Close, OX2 8FE is Wolvercote Roundabout, 77m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Upper Close, Wolvercote, Oxford, OX2 8FE

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

213 m²

2293 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 3 Upper Close

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

3 Upper Close is a five-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Wolvercote, Oxford, Oxford (OX2 8FE). It has a recorded floor area of 213 m² (around 2293 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band G. The latest certificate (December 2019) shows a C (score 74).

It hasn't traded since October 2009, a hold of 17 years that's notably long for the area. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Today's modelled estimate of £1,135,000 sits 74.6% above the 2009 sale of £650,000.

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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
ParkingOff street

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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.

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Upper Close, Wolvercote, Oxford, OX2 8FE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Upper Close 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.

The latest sale fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.

Current estimate

£1,135,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2009)

£650,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

11 October 2009Most recent
£650,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX2 8FE: £670,000 (2021–2009).

Nearby sales in OX2 8FE

On the street

Versus other Upper Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 3 Upper Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,052

Street avg £3,702

Below

Floor Area

213 m²

Street avg 214 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.5 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

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

0.1 km

Wolvercote Roundabout — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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 8FE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OX2 8FE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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