What type of property is 5 Harefields, OX2 8HG?

5 Harefields, OX2 8HG is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Harefields, OX2 8HG?

5 Harefields, OX2 8HG last sold for £270,000 in May 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £56,500 in August 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Harefields, OX2 8HG changed over time?

Across 5 sales between August 1996 and May 2025, 5 Harefields, OX2 8HG rose from £56,500 to £270,000, a change of £213,500. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Harefields, OX2 8HG?

The current EPC rating for 5 Harefields, OX2 8HG is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in December 2020. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Harefields, OX2 8HG?

5 Harefields, OX2 8HG has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft), around 61 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 31% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in OX2 8HG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Harefields, OX2 8HG heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Harefields, OX2 8HG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 5 Harefields, OX2 8HG?

5 Harefields, OX2 8HG has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in September 2009. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 5 Harefields, OX2 8HG?

5 Harefields, OX2 8HG is in council tax band C.

Where is 5 Harefields, OX2 8HG located?

5 Harefields, OX2 8HG sits in Oxford. It falls within the OX2 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

Is 5 Harefields, OX2 8HG in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Harefields, OX2 8HG 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.

Which schools serve 5 Harefields, OX2 8HG?

The closest primary school to 5 Harefields, OX2 8HG is Cutteslowe Primary School (604m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Cherwell School (1.7km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Harefields, OX2 8HG?

The closest bus stop to 5 Harefields, OX2 8HG is Marriott Close, 90m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Harefields, Oxford, OX2 8HG

5 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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About 5 Harefields

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

5 Harefields is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Oxford (OX2 8HG). 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. The latest certificate (December 2020) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since December 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good.

Most recent transfer was May 2025 at £270,000 — fresh data. At 61 m² it sits well below the postcode median (100 m² across 23 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 1996–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£411/sq ft) was about 77% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2009.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2020

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 December 2030

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2020from Dec 2009

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Harefields, Oxford, OX2 8HG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 5 Harefields, Oxford, OX2 8HG

1decisions7documents7nearby

Sept 2009
ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Alterations to existing integral garages to allow conversion to form self-contained 1 bed dwelling. Provision of 1 additional parking space.
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
09/01643/FUL
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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.

5 Harefields has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£279,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£270,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

11 May 2025Most recent
£270,000
+35.0%over 17 years
27 September 2007
£200,000
+98.0%over 6 years
30 November 2000
£101,000
+18.1%over 1 year
17 June 1999
£85,500
+51.3%over 2 years
13 August 1996
£56,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX2 8HG: £540,000 (2025–2021).

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On the street

Versus other Harefields homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 5 Harefields stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,426

Street avg £2,995

Strongly above

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 52 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Above

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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

Marriott Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Cutteslowe Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OX2 8HG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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