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8 Evelyn Close, Botley, Oxford, OX2 9BZ

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 00
Bedroom
1
Floor area
30 m²
323 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 8 Evelyn Close

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

8 Evelyn Close is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Botley, Oxford, Oxford (OX2 9BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 30 m² (around 323 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (December 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in October 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average. Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe.

Untraded for 28 years, with the last transfer in May 1998. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £558,000 sits 189.1% above the 1998 sale of £193,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£598/sq ft) was about 93% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 30 m² it sits well below the postcode median (141 m² across 8 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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

  • Bedrooms1
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingOff road
Before you decide

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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 2)
Dec 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2022from Oct 2012
EPC improved fromD65toC69
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryGround Floor MaisonetteEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Evelyn Close, Botley, Oxford, OX2 9BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Evelyn Close has no planning applications on record.

12

But the area is active

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.

8 Evelyn Close has been held in the same hands since before 2000.

Current estimate

£558,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (1998)

£193,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 May 1998Most recent

    £193,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX2 9BZ: £566,000 (2024–2013).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Evelyn 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 · every report is £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
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.

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.

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 9BZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for OX2 9BZ

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
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 8 Evelyn Close, Botley, Oxford, OX2 9BZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.