What kind of home is 1 Evelyn Close, OX2 9BZ?

1 Evelyn Close, OX2 9BZ is a detached house.

What did 1 Evelyn Close, OX2 9BZ sell for?

1 Evelyn Close, OX2 9BZ last sold for £490,000 in November 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £420,000 in November 2006, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Evelyn Close, OX2 9BZ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 2006 and November 2013, 1 Evelyn Close, OX2 9BZ rose from £420,000 to £490,000, a change of £70,000. That works out to roughly +2.2% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Evelyn Close, OX2 9BZ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Evelyn Close, OX2 9BZ is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in April 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Evelyn Close, OX2 9BZ?

1 Evelyn Close, OX2 9BZ has a recorded floor area of 126 m² (1,356 sq ft). That makes it about 19% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in OX2 9BZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Evelyn Close, OX2 9BZ use?

The latest EPC at 1 Evelyn Close, OX2 9BZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Evelyn Close, OX2 9BZ?

1 Evelyn Close, OX2 9BZ is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 1 Evelyn Close, OX2 9BZ in?

1 Evelyn Close, OX2 9BZ sits in Botley, Oxford, Oxford. It falls within the OX2 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

What is crime like near 1 Evelyn Close, OX2 9BZ?

Police records around 1 Evelyn Close, OX2 9BZ 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 1 Evelyn Close, OX2 9BZ?

The closest primary school to 1 Evelyn Close, OX2 9BZ is Botley School (742m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Matthew Arnold School (766m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Evelyn Close, OX2 9BZ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Evelyn Close, OX2 9BZ is Deanfield Road, 102m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Evelyn Close, Botley, Oxford, OX2 9BZ

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

126 m²

1356 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Evelyn Close

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

1 Evelyn Close is a detached house in Botley, Oxford, Oxford (OX2 9BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 126 m² (around 1356 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2012) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). The latest certificate is from April 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs). Across 2006–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £678,000 is 38.4% above the 2013 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£361/sq ft) was about 23.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in November 2013.

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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.

1 Evelyn Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 30 Apr 2022

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Evelyn Close, Botley, Oxford, OX2 9BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Evelyn Close has no planning applications on record.

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12 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.

1 Evelyn Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£678,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.2% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£490,000

Growth on file: 2.2% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

15 November 2013Most recent
£490,000
+16.7%over 6 years
29 November 2006
£420,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX2 9BZ: £566,000 (2024–2012).

Nearby sales in OX2 9BZ

On the street

Versus other Evelyn Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Evelyn Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£3,889

Street avg £4,526

On par

Floor Area

126 m²

Street avg 156 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Deanfield Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Botley School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OX2 9BZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OX2 9BZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.6dB

Low

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FAQ

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