What kind of home is 3 Martin Close, OX2 9GU?

3 Martin Close, OX2 9GU is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 3 Martin Close, OX2 9GU?

3 Martin Close, OX2 9GU last sold for £404,000 in August 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £316,260 in July 2014, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Martin Close, OX2 9GU changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2014 and August 2019, 3 Martin Close, OX2 9GU rose from £316,260 to £404,000, a change of £87,740. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Martin Close, OX2 9GU?

The current EPC rating for 3 Martin Close, OX2 9GU is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. It has dropped from a B recorded in July 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Martin Close, OX2 9GU?

3 Martin Close, OX2 9GU has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Martin Close, OX2 9GU use?

The latest EPC at 3 Martin Close, OX2 9GU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Martin Close, OX2 9GU?

3 Martin Close, OX2 9GU is in council tax band D.

Which area is 3 Martin Close, OX2 9GU in?

3 Martin Close, OX2 9GU sits in Botley, Oxford, Oxford. It falls within the OX2 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

How safe is the area around 3 Martin Close, OX2 9GU?

Police records around 3 Martin Close, OX2 9GU 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 3 Martin Close, OX2 9GU?

The closest primary school to 3 Martin Close, OX2 9GU is Botley School (631m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Matthew Arnold School (759m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Martin Close, OX2 9GU?

The closest bus stop to 3 Martin Close, OX2 9GU is Cumnor Hill Bottom, 113m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Martin Close, Botley, Oxford, OX2 9GU

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Martin Close

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

3 Martin Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Botley, Oxford, Oxford (OX2 9GU). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012-2021 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (July 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs). Across 2014–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £447,000 is 10.6% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£447/sq ft) was about 23.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £404,000 in August 2019.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

ParkingAllocated

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Jul 2014

EPC improved fromB82toC80

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Martin Close, Botley, Oxford, OX2 9GU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Martin Close has no planning applications on record.

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.

Current estimate

£447,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£404,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

29 August 2019Most recent
£404,000
+27.7%over 5 years
10 July 2014
£316,260

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX2 9GU: £445,000 (2024–2014).

Nearby sales in OX2 9GU

On the street

Versus other Martin Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Martin Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£4,810

Street avg £4,568

On par

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 91 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

On par

Years Held

7 years

Street avg 8 years

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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

Cumnor Hill Bottom — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 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 9GU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OX2 9GU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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