What type of property is 5 Rowland Close, OX2 8PW?

5 Rowland Close, OX2 8PW is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 5 Rowland Close, OX2 8PW?

5 Rowland Close, OX2 8PW last sold for £610,000 in September 2025. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Rowland Close, OX2 8PW?

The current EPC rating for 5 Rowland Close, OX2 8PW is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in September 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Rowland Close, OX2 8PW?

5 Rowland Close, OX2 8PW has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (1,098 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in OX2 8PW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Rowland Close, OX2 8PW heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Rowland Close, OX2 8PW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Solar water heating is recorded against the property. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Rowland Close, OX2 8PW?

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

Where is 5 Rowland Close, OX2 8PW located?

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

What is crime like near 5 Rowland Close, OX2 8PW?

Police records around 5 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.

Which schools serve 5 Rowland Close, OX2 8PW?

The closest primary school to 5 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).

What transport links are near 5 Rowland Close, OX2 8PW?

The closest bus stop to 5 Rowland Close, OX2 8PW is Home Close, 114m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Rowland Close, Wolvercote, Oxford, OX2 8PW

Solar panelsNotable views

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

102 m²

1098 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Rowland Close

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

5 Rowland Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Wolvercote, Oxford, Oxford (OX2 8PW). It has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (around 1098 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include a balcony and notable views. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (September 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

Most recent transfer was September 2025 at £610,000 — fresh data. Today's modelled estimate of £738,000 is 21% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£556/sq ft) was about 88.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageIntegral
BalconyYes
Notable viewsYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Solar panelsYes

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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)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2014from Sept 2014

EPC improved fromB83toC71

Hot Water

Very GoodPoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

78%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2025from Nov 2014

Hot Water

PoorVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Renewable Energy

Solar PVSolar PV + Solar HW

Solar water heating added

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Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Rowland Close, Wolvercote, Oxford, OX2 8PW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Rowland 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.

5 Rowland Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£738,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£610,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

25 September 2025Most recent
£610,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX2 8PW: £652,000 (2025–2018).

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.

5 Rowland Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£5,980

Street avg £4,312

Strongly above

Floor Area

102 m²

Street avg 115 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Strongly above

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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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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.

Full Oxford report

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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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