What type of property is Sandstones, Evelyn Close, OX2 9BZ?

Sandstones, Evelyn Close, OX2 9BZ is a semi-detached house.

When did Sandstones, Evelyn Close, OX2 9BZ last change hands?

Sandstones, Evelyn Close, OX2 9BZ last sold for £566,000 in November 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Sandstones, Evelyn Close, OX2 9BZ have?

The current EPC rating for Sandstones, Evelyn Close, OX2 9BZ is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Sandstones, Evelyn Close, OX2 9BZ?

Sandstones, 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.

How is Sandstones, Evelyn Close, OX2 9BZ heated?

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

What council tax band is Sandstones, Evelyn Close, OX2 9BZ?

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

Where is Sandstones, Evelyn Close, OX2 9BZ located?

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

How safe is the area around Sandstones, Evelyn Close, OX2 9BZ?

Police records around Sandstones, 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.

Which schools serve Sandstones, Evelyn Close, OX2 9BZ?

The closest primary school to Sandstones, 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 Sandstones, Evelyn Close, OX2 9BZ?

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

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Sandstones, Evelyn Close, Botley, Oxford, OX2 9BZ

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

126 m²

1356 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Sandstones

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

Sandstones is a semi-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 1991-1995 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

Today's modelled estimate of £679,000 is 20% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£417/sq ft) was about 34.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in November 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2018.

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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 2)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from May 2013

EPC improved fromD65toC73

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

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

1 application on record at Sandstones, Evelyn Close, Botley, Oxford, OX2 9BZ

1decisions10documents12nearby

Feb 2018
ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Change of use from ancillary annex to a separate dwelling.
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
P17/V3157/FUL
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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.

Sandstones valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£679,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£566,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

2 November 2016Most recent
£566,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX2 9BZ: £565,000 (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.

CO₂ Emissions for Sandstones runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,492

Street avg £4,405

Above

Floor Area

126 m²

Street avg 156 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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

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Area

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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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