Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
23 Elmthorpe Road, Wolvercote, Oxford, OX2 8PA
3 planning records
Estimated value
£554,000
- Since the 2025 sale (£505,000)+10%
- Against OX2 8PA's recent median (£815,000)-32%
Newest record on this page: February 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
76 m²
818 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 42
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.
Our estimate
£554,000
- Against its 2025 sale (£505,000)+10%
- Against OX2 8PA's recent median (£815,000)-32%
Your note and figure are shown publicly on this page.
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 23 Elmthorpe Road is modelled from its 76 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in OX2 8PA. 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
76 m² from the EPC lodged in November 2024
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2025
Recent sales in OX2 8PA
5 sales, median £815,000 (2025–2023)
This page or the full report?
| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: October 2025 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 3 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.
23 Elmthorpe Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
4 March 2025Most recent
£505,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in OX2 8PA: £815,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in OX2 8PA
1 Elmthorpe Road, Wolvercote, Oxford, OX2 8PA
Sold Oct 2025
£535,00022 Elmthorpe Road, Wolvercote, Oxford, OX2 8PA
Sold Dec 2024
£650,00030 Elmthorpe Road, Wolvercote, Oxford, OX2 8PA
Sold Jul 2023
£835,0005 Elmthorpe Road, Wolvercote, Oxford, OX2 8PA
Sold Jun 2023
£915,00050 Elmthorpe Road, Wolvercote, Oxford, OX2 8PA
Sold May 2023
£815,000
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 23 Elmthorpe Road, Wolvercote, Oxford, OX2 8PA. 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
One time fee only - money back guarantee
About 23 Elmthorpe Road
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
23 Elmthorpe Road is a semi-detached house in Wolvercote, Oxford, Oxford (OX2 8PA). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows an E (score 42), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.
Most recent transfer was March 2025 at £505,000 — fresh data. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused, 1 pending. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. An application is currently awaiting a decision. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£617/sq ft) was about 67.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 76 m² it's 20.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (96 m² median across 30 EPCs).
Before you decide
Everything you need to know about 23 Elmthorpe 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
Pick your report · from £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
23 Elmthorpe Road's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
Current Certificate
Nov 2024EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
E42
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
8.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 4 November 2034
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 23 Elmthorpe Road, Wolvercote, Oxford, OX2 8PA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
There is a planning application currently awaiting a decision.
3 applications on record at 23 Elmthorpe Road, Wolvercote, Oxford, OX2 8PA
1 live now2decisions2extensions26documents7nearby
Flagged:Demolition
- May 2025DemolitionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Part single, part two storey · Rear of property
Demolition of existing rear extension. Erection of a part single, part two storey rear extension. Insertion of 1no. door and 2no. windows to side elevation.
Extension- Documents
- 10 docs on file
- Reference
- 25/00424/FUL
- More recent applications — locked
- ConditionsFeb 2026Decision
- DemolitionAug 2025Decision
Unlock 23 Elmthorpe Road, Wolvercote, Oxford, OX2 8PA's full planning history
You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.
- Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
- All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 7 notable nearby
- The 26 documents, officer reports & conditions
- What the pattern means for extending or converting here
£14.99one-off · instant
One time fee only - money back guarantee
Versus other Elmthorpe Road homes
Four headline reads against 30 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On years held, 23 Elmthorpe Road runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£6,645
Street avg £5,524
Floor Area
76 m²
Street avg 105 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
8.0 t/year
Street avg 5.2 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
Elmthorpe Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Wolvercote Primary School. 5 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Wolvercote Primary SchoolPrimary620m
- Cutteslowe Primary SchoolPrimary2.0km
- St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School OxfordPrimary2.3km
- The Cherwell SchoolSecondary2.4km
Nearest stops
- Elmthorpe RoadBus stop127m
- Clifford PlaceBus stop150m
- Home CloseBus stop208m
- Home CloseBus stop230m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences736 reports30%
- Shoplifting333 reports13%
- Other Theft250 reports10%
- Public Order222 reports9%
Go deeper on the local area
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 8PA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.8dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC ENo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls
Because the property has no mains gas supply and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £1,085 · Includes VAT
Similar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
Property research, connected
Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month
Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.
Start your researchHow to read this page
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 23 Elmthorpe Road is modelled from its 76 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in OX2 8PA. 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. 1 sale is recorded for 23 Elmthorpe Road. 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 23 Elmthorpe Road was lodged in November 2024 at band E and is valid until November 2034. Floor area, heating and insulation details on this page come from it.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 3 applications are matched to 23 Elmthorpe Road. 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 5 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from OX2 8PA, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 23 Elmthorpe Road is in council tax band D. 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.
Common questions
The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 23 Elmthorpe Road, Wolvercote, Oxford, OX2 8PA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.
Know this home? Think our valuation is wrong?
Leave a note for other visitors about work done or anything the records miss, and say what you think it's worth. It takes about two minutes.
Keep exploring
- Every home in OX2 8PASold prices, values and energy ratings for the postcode
- OX 2 property marketPrices, postcodes, schools and transport across the district
- 23 Elmthorpe Road, Wolvercote, Oxford valuationHow the estimate is built and what moves it
- UK house price mapExplore prices by district, year by year
- Report on another addressLook up any home in England and Wales