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2 Harbord Road, Oxford, OX2 8LQ

Extendable1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
132 m²
1421 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 2 Harbord Road

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

2 Harbord Road is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Oxford (OX2 8LQ). It has a recorded floor area of 132 m² (around 1421 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2018) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since November 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2011. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2011–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £776,000 is 16.3% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£470/sq ft) was about 123.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold December 2018 for £667,500.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing
  • ParkingOff street

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
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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 3)
Feb 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2011from Nov 2009
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting
0%93%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2018from Jul 2011
Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
93%67%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Harbord Road, Oxford, OX2 8LQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

1 application on record at 2 Harbord Road, Oxford, OX2 8LQ

1decisions1extensions7documents7nearby
Flagged:Demolition
  1. Dec 2011
    DemolitionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Side of property

    Demolition of existing side extension, conservatory and garage. Erection of 2 storey side extension.

    Extension
    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    11/02734/FUL
    Full record in report

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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 7 notable nearby
  • The 7 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

2 Harbord Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£776,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£667,500

Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 6 December 2018Most recent

    £667,500

    +55.2%over 7 years
  2. 9 October 2011

    £430,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX2 8LQ: £317,000 (2006–1995).

On the street

Versus other Harbord Road homes

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

EPC Rating for 2 Harbord Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

67 (D)

Street avg 64 (D)

Above

Floor Area

132 m²

Street avg 144 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 5.9 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Harbord Road

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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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
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.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Harbord Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Cutteslowe Primary School. 9 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 8LQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for OX2 8LQ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for OX2 8LQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.8dB

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

Common questions

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