Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
1b, Lovelace Road, Oxford, OX2 8LP
3 sales on record2 planning records
Estimated value
£707,000
- Since the 2005 sale (£275,000)+157%
- Against OX2 8LP's recent median (£735,000)-4%
Newest record on this page: March 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
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
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£707,000
- Against its 2005 sale (£275,000)+157%
- Against OX2 8LP's recent median (£735,000)-4%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 1b is modelled from its 110 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in OX2 8LP. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
110 m² from the EPC lodged in July 2021
Sales of this home
3 sales recorded, the latest in 2005
Recent sales in OX2 8LP
5 sales, median £735,000 (2026–2021)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: March 2026 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 2 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
1b's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1997).
Sales timeline
11 August 2005Most recent
£275,000
+266.7%over 3 years31 January 2002
£75,000
-46.2%over 4 years11 September 1997
£139,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in OX2 8LP: £735,000 (2026–2021).
Nearby sales in OX2 8LP
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 1b, Lovelace Road, Oxford, OX2 8LP. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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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 £707,000 sits 157.1% above the 2005 sale of £275,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£232/sq ft) was about 45.9% 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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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
Certificate validity
Valid until 8 July 2031
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
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
- Nov 2011Loft ConversionFullOutcome in report
Loft conversion with front and rear windows and rooflights (retrospective). (Amended plans)
Retrospective- Documents
- 9 docs on file
- Reference
- 11/02471/FUL
- More recent applications — locked
- Loft ConversionApr 2012Decision
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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 £5,099
Floor Area
110 m²
Street avg 115 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.2 t/year
Street avg 4.6 t/year
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.
Crime
155/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.
Nearest schools
- Cutteslowe Primary SchoolPrimary708m
- Wolvercote Primary SchoolPrimary956m
- The Cherwell SchoolSecondary1.8km
- St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School OxfordPrimary2.5km
Nearest stops
- HarefieldsBus stop90m
- Harbord RoadBus stop108m
- Five Mile DriveBus stop189m
- Marriott CloseBus stop203m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences736 reports30%
- Shoplifting333 reports13%
- Other Theft250 reports10%
- Public Order222 reports9%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
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· 07:00 – 23:00
52.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.5dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 1b is modelled from its 110 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in OX2 8LP. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 3 sales are recorded for 1b. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 1b was lodged in July 2021 at band D and is valid until July 2031. 4 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 1b. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 10 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from OX2 8LP, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 1b is in council tax band E. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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