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1b, Lovelace Road, Oxford, OX2 8LP

3 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
110 m²
1184 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 1b

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

1b is a detached house in Oxford (OX2 8LP). It has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (around 1184 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (December 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

It hasn't traded since August 2005, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1997–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £671,000 sits 144% above the 2005 sale of £275,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£232/sq ft) was about 41.1% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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Everything you need to know about 1b

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 4)
Jul 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2011from Dec 2008
EPC improved fromC71toD59
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Aug 2014from Jun 2011
EPC improved fromD59toC77
Heating Controls
FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Jul 2021from Aug 2014
EPC improved fromC77toD60
Heating Controls
Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1b, Lovelace Road, Oxford, OX2 8LP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 1b, Lovelace Road, Oxford, OX2 8LP

2decisions2extensions14documents7nearby
Flagged:Retrospective
  1. Nov 2011
    Loft ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Loft conversion with front and rear windows and rooflights (retrospective). (Amended plans)

    Retrospective
    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    11/02471/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Loft ConversionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 7 notable nearby
  • The 14 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

1b's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1997).

Current estimate

£671,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.0% per year over 8 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2005)

£275,000

Growth on file: 9.0% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 11 August 2005Most recent

    £275,000

    +266.7%over 3 years

  2. 31 January 2002

    £75,000

    -46.2%over 4 years

  3. 11 September 1997

    £139,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX2 8LP: £735,000 (2023–2019).

On the street

Versus other Lovelace Road homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 1b lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,500

Street avg £5,205

Strongly below

Floor Area

110 m²

Street avg 113 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1b

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£682k

1 Ash Court, Lovelace Road

OX2 8LP

4 bed
£682k

1 Church Lane, Wolvercote

OX2 8AS

£645k

1 Foxton Close

OX2 8LB

2 bed
£750k

1 Calender Place

OX2 8FS

£576k

1 Goose Green Close

OX2 8QT

4 bed1 bath
£792k

1 Baynhams Drive

OX2 8FF

4 bed2 bath
£548k

1 Cyprus Terrace

OX2 8AT

2 bed
£841k

1 Dunstead Lane, Wytham

OX2 8QL

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.
Full Oxford report

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Harefields — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Cutteslowe Primary School. 10 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 8LP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for OX2 8LP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for OX2 8LP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1b, Lovelace Road, Oxford, OX2 8LP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.