Skip to content
UK Property Looker

5 Rowland Close, Wolvercote, Oxford, OX2 8PW

Solar panelsNotable views
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
102 m²
1098 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 79
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Get directions (opens in a new tab)
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. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £767,000 is 25.7% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£556/sq ft) was about 100.1% 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
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Rowland Close

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

Preview of the full property report

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)
Jun 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C79
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Very Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 June 2035

8 years remaining

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

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

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

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £1,220 · Includes VAT

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.

7

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

£767,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£610,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 25 September 2025Most recent

    £610,000

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

On the street

Versus other Rowland Close homes

Four headline reads against 14 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 £4,061

Strongly above

Floor Area

102 m²

Street avg 114 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Rowland Close

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

Preview of the full property report

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£727k

1 Ash Court, Lovelace Road

OX2 8LP

4 bed
£640k

1 Foxton Close

OX2 8LB

2 bed
£921k

1 Cutteslowe Park Cottages, Cutteslowe Park

OX2 8ES

4 bed
£979k

1 Carey Close

OX2 8HX

4 bed1 bath
£1.0m

1 Baynhams Drive

OX2 8FF

4 bed2 bath
£562k

1 Goose Green Close

OX2 8QT

4 bed1 bath
£1.1m

1 First Turn

OX2 8AG

4 bed2 bath
£546k

1 Cyprus Terrace

OX2 8AT

2 bed
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

155/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.

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 8PW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for OX2 8PW

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Rowland Close, Wolvercote, Oxford, OX2 8PW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.