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12 Chestnut Road, Oxford, OX2 9EA

3 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
100 m²
1076 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 12 Chestnut Road

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

12 Chestnut Road is a semi-detached house in Oxford (OX2 9EA). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in March 2016 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 100 m² the property is well over the postcode median (75 m² across 23 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 74% of similar EPCs). On the market in June 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years. 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Today's modelled estimate of £482,000 is 47.4% above the 2016 sale price.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jun 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2025from Mar 2016
EPC improved fromF27toC74
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2026from Jan 2025
Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls
AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached 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.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Chestnut Road, Oxford, OX2 9EA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 12 Chestnut Road, Oxford, OX2 9EA

3decisions1extensions30documents12nearby
  1. Aug 2016
    Demolition And RebuildOutline
    Outcome in report

    Demolish existing garage & 2 no outbuildings/sheds and replace with new garage steel building as new workshop with WC and storage.

    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    P16/V1957/LDP
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision
  4. OutlineDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (3 on record)
  • All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 12 notable nearby
  • The 30 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

12 Chestnut Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£482,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£327,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 June 2016Most recent

    £327,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX2 9EA: £399,999 (2025–2018).

On the street

Versus other Chestnut Road homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 12 Chestnut Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,270

Street avg £3,544

On par

Floor Area

100 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12 Chestnut Road

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.
£470k

1 Deanfield Road

OX2 9DW

3 bed
£500k

1 Chestnut Road

OX2 9EA

4 bed
£462k

1 Church Close, Farmoor

OX2 9NP

2 bed
£525k

1 Bushy Close

OX2 9SH

2 bed
£433k

1 Bradley Cottage, Cumnor

OX2 9QU

£550k

1 Cumnor Road, Farmoor

OX2 9NS

2 bed
£575k

1 Clover Close

OX2 9JH

£402k

1 Cope Close

OX2 9AJ

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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

155/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Laburnum Road Shops — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for OX2 9EA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

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 12 Chestnut Road, Oxford, OX2 9EA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.