What kind of home is 15 Rowland Close, OX2 8PW?

15 Rowland Close, OX2 8PW is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 15 Rowland Close, OX2 8PW last change hands?

15 Rowland Close, OX2 8PW last sold for £910,000 in January 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £652,000 in August 2019, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 15 Rowland Close, OX2 8PW appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2019 and January 2025, 15 Rowland Close, OX2 8PW rose from £652,000 to £910,000, a change of £258,000. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 15 Rowland Close, OX2 8PW?

The current EPC rating for 15 Rowland Close, OX2 8PW is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Rowland Close, OX2 8PW?

15 Rowland Close, OX2 8PW has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 31% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in OX2 8PW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Rowland Close, OX2 8PW use?

The latest EPC at 15 Rowland Close, OX2 8PW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 15 Rowland Close, OX2 8PW had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at 15 Rowland Close, OX2 8PW was a refusal for an application (ref. 19/02380/NMA) in August 2024. Earlier filings include 2 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Rowland Close, OX2 8PW?

15 Rowland Close, OX2 8PW is in council tax band E.

Which area is 15 Rowland Close, OX2 8PW in?

15 Rowland Close, OX2 8PW sits in Wolvercote, Oxford, Oxford. It falls within the OX2 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

What is crime like near 15 Rowland Close, OX2 8PW?

Police records around 15 Rowland Close, OX2 8PW 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.

What schools are near 15 Rowland Close, OX2 8PW?

The closest primary school to 15 Rowland Close, OX2 8PW is Wolvercote Primary School (709m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Cherwell School (2.4km).

How well connected is 15 Rowland Close, OX2 8PW?

The closest bus stop to 15 Rowland Close, OX2 8PW is Home Close, 114m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Rowland Close, Wolvercote, Oxford, OX2 8PW

3 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 15 Rowland Close

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

15 Rowland Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Wolvercote, Oxford, Oxford (OX2 8PW). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in April 2019 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Most recent transfer was January 2025 at £910,000 — fresh data. At 80 m² it sits well below the postcode median (116 m² across 13 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, a garage conversion, new windows and solar panel installation, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2019–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£1,057/sq ft) was about 262.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Sept 2024

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2023from Apr 2019

EPC improved fromD67toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

SolarMain System

Hot water system changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

76%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Rowland Close, Wolvercote, Oxford, OX2 8PW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 15 Rowland Close was refused — worth checking the council file.

3 applications on record at 15 Rowland Close, Wolvercote, Oxford, OX2 8PW

3decisions1extensions44documents7nearby

Sept 2008
Solar PanelsFull
Outcome in report
Installation of solar panel on a frame on flat roof.
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
08/01663/FUL
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
AmendmentAug 2024Decision
Garage ConversionNov 2019Decision

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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.

Latest sale on 15 Rowland Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£831,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£910,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

3 January 2025Most recent
£910,000
+39.6%over 5 years
21 August 2019
£652,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX2 8PW: £610,000 (2025–2016).

Nearby sales in OX2 8PW

On the street

Versus other Rowland Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

15 Rowland Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£11,375

Street avg £3,773

Strongly above

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 116 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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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

0.7 km

Wolvercote Primary School. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OX2 8PW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.3dB

Low

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60 dB

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70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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