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13a, Chestnut Road, Oxford, OX2 9EA

Extendable3 sales on record3 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Bedroom
1
Floor area
67 m²
721 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Freehold
Overview

About 13a

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

13a is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Oxford (OX2 9EA). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while main heating dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71). Main heating runs on electricity. At 67 m² this is the 6th smallest of 23 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 36–142 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 23 units on file. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2015–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£555/sq ft) was about 85.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Sold March 2024 for £399,999.

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
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • Heating systemElectric
  • Extension potentialPossible
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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 3)
Jun 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2018from Oct 2008
EPC improved fromD63toG18
Heating Controls
Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
InstantaneousImmersion

Hot water system changed

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2023from May 2018
EPC improved fromG18toD61
Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionInstantaneous

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Full DoubleTriple

Windows upgraded to triple glazing

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof
Very PoorVery Good

Roof insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th century1st Floor FlatFreeholdEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13a, Chestnut Road, Oxford, OX2 9EA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 13a, Chestnut Road, Oxford, OX2 9EA

3decisions3extensions25documents12nearby
  1. Aug 2017
    Loft ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Proposed loft conversion to 1st Floor Flat as extension to living space to lounge area.

    Extension
    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    P17/V1647/HH
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Loft ConversionDecision
  4. Loft ConversionDecision

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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 25 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.

13a has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2015.

Current estimate

£383,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.8% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£399,999

Growth on file: 10.8% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 21 March 2024Most recent

    £399,999

    +110.5%over 5 years

  2. 30 November 2018

    £190,000

    +18.8%over 3 years

  3. 20 April 2015

    £160,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX2 9EA: £400,000 (2025–2016).

On the street

Versus other Chestnut Road homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 13a runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,970

Street avg £4,676

Strongly above

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 46 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 13a

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£386k

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2 bed2 bath
£442k

1 Church Close, Farmoor

OX2 9NP

2 bed
£305k

1 Cherry Tree Court, Chestnut Road

OX2 9EP

2 bed2 bath
£525k

1 Bushy Close

OX2 9SH

2 bed
£550k

1 Cumnor Road, Farmoor

OX2 9NS

2 bed
£424k

1 Beech Road, Botley

OX2 9EF

3 bed
£451k

1 Deanfield Road

OX2 9DW

3 bed
£630k

1 Colegrove Down

OX2 9HT

3 bed2 bath
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

4/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 13a, Chestnut Road, Oxford, OX2 9EA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.