What type of property is 29 Home Close, OX2 8PS?

29 Home Close, OX2 8PS is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 29 Home Close, OX2 8PS?

29 Home Close, OX2 8PS last sold for £495,000 in October 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £114,000 in August 1998, so prices have been rising over 25 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 29 Home Close, OX2 8PS changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 1998 and October 2023, 29 Home Close, OX2 8PS rose from £114,000 to £495,000, a change of £381,000. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 29 Home Close, OX2 8PS?

The current EPC rating for 29 Home Close, OX2 8PS is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. It has improved from a G recorded in September 2023 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 29 Home Close, OX2 8PS?

29 Home Close, OX2 8PS has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft). That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in OX2 8PS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 29 Home Close, OX2 8PS heated?

The latest EPC at 29 Home Close, OX2 8PS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 29 Home Close, OX2 8PS?

29 Home Close, OX2 8PS is in council tax band D.

Where is 29 Home Close, OX2 8PS located?

29 Home Close, OX2 8PS sits in Wolvercote, Oxford, Oxford. It falls within the OX2 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

How safe is the area around 29 Home Close, OX2 8PS?

Police records around 29 Home Close, OX2 8PS show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 51% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 29 Home Close, OX2 8PS?

The closest primary school to 29 Home Close, OX2 8PS is Wolvercote Primary School (813m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Cherwell School (2.6km).

What transport links are near 29 Home Close, OX2 8PS?

The closest bus stop to 29 Home Close, OX2 8PS is Home Close, 109m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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29 Home Close, Wolvercote, Oxford, OX2 8PS

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 29 Home Close

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

29 Home Close is a semi-detached house in Wolvercote, Oxford, Oxford (OX2 8PS). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2023 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

Across 1998–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £575,000 is 16.2% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£590/sq ft) was about 87.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £495,000 in October 2023.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2024

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from Sept 2023

EPC improved fromG18toD66

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

CommunityGas

Fuel source changed

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 29 Home Close, Wolvercote, Oxford, OX2 8PS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

29 Home Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

7 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

29 Home Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£575,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£495,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

12 October 2023Most recent
£495,000
+334.2%over 25 years
25 August 1998
£114,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX2 8PS: £600,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in OX2 8PS

On the street

Versus other Home Close homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 29 Home Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£6,346

Street avg £5,272

Above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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1 Foxton Close

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4 bed

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1 Church Lane, Wolvercote

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1 Bourne Close

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4 bed

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1 Calender Place

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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.

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Home Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Wolvercote Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OX2 8PS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for OX2 8PS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.7dB

Low

55 dB

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70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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