What type of property is 34 Cope Close, OX2 9AJ?

34 Cope Close, OX2 9AJ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 34 Cope Close, OX2 9AJ last change hands?

34 Cope Close, OX2 9AJ last sold for £465,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £155,000 in April 2003, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 34 Cope Close, OX2 9AJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 2003 and July 2024, 34 Cope Close, OX2 9AJ rose from £155,000 to £465,000, a change of £310,000. That works out to roughly +5.3% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 34 Cope Close, OX2 9AJ?

The current EPC rating for 34 Cope Close, OX2 9AJ is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in March 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 34 Cope Close, OX2 9AJ?

34 Cope Close, OX2 9AJ has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in OX2 9AJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 34 Cope Close, OX2 9AJ heated?

The latest EPC at 34 Cope Close, OX2 9AJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 34 Cope Close, OX2 9AJ?

34 Cope Close, OX2 9AJ is in council tax band C.

Where is 34 Cope Close, OX2 9AJ located?

34 Cope Close, OX2 9AJ sits in Oxford. It falls within the OX2 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

Is 34 Cope Close, OX2 9AJ in a safe area?

Police records around 34 Cope Close, OX2 9AJ 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 34 Cope Close, OX2 9AJ?

The closest primary school to 34 Cope Close, OX2 9AJ is Botley School (637m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Matthew Arnold School (649m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 34 Cope Close, OX2 9AJ?

The closest bus stop to 34 Cope Close, OX2 9AJ is St Pauls Crescent, 188m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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34 Cope Close, Oxford, OX2 9AJ

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 34 Cope Close

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

34 Cope Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Oxford (OX2 9AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2017) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

Across 2003–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£508/sq ft) was about 73.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Most recent transfer: July 2024 at £465,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDetached

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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.

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 34 Cope Close, Oxford, OX2 9AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 34 Cope Close, Oxford, OX2 9AJ

2decisions2extensions17documents12nearby

Feb 2004
Extension
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey extension to rear.
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
P04/V0007
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ExtensionAug 2007Decision

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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.

34 Cope Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2003.

Current estimate

£481,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£465,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

23 July 2024Most recent
£465,000
+200.0%over 21 years
2 April 2003
£155,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX2 9AJ: £425,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in OX2 9AJ

On the street

Versus other Cope Close homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

34 Cope Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,471

Street avg £4,298

Strongly above

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

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Area

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

St Pauls Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Botley School. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for OX2 9AJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

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