What kind of home is 5 Martin Close, OX2 9GU?

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

What was the last sold price for 5 Martin Close, OX2 9GU?

5 Martin Close, OX2 9GU last sold for £470,000 in August 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £335,000 in June 2014, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Martin Close, OX2 9GU?

Across 2 sales between June 2014 and August 2023, 5 Martin Close, OX2 9GU rose from £335,000 to £470,000, a change of £135,000. That works out to roughly +3.7% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Martin Close, OX2 9GU?

The current EPC rating for 5 Martin Close, OX2 9GU is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. 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 5 Martin Close, OX2 9GU?

5 Martin Close, OX2 9GU has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Martin Close, OX2 9GU use?

The latest EPC at 5 Martin Close, OX2 9GU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Martin Close, OX2 9GU?

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

Which area is 5 Martin Close, OX2 9GU in?

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

What is crime like near 5 Martin Close, OX2 9GU?

Police records around 5 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 5 Martin Close, OX2 9GU?

The closest primary school to 5 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 is the nearest station to 5 Martin Close, OX2 9GU?

The closest bus stop to 5 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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5 Martin Close, Botley, Oxford, OX2 9GU

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Martin Close

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

5 Martin Close is a semi-detached house in Botley, Oxford, Oxford (OX2 9GU). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a C (score 77), 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 89).

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs). Across 2014–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£508/sq ft) was about 40.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold August 2023 for £470,000.

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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)

Oct 2024

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2024from Jul 2014

EPC improved fromB82toC77

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Martin Close, Botley, Oxford, OX2 9GU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Martin Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

5 Martin Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£482,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£470,000

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

31 August 2023Most recent
£470,000
+40.3%over 9 years
18 June 2014
£335,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX2 9GU: £404,000 (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.

Years Held for 5 Martin Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,465

Street avg £4,486

Above

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Strongly below

Years Held

3 years

Street avg 9 years

Strongly below

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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

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Oxford district page.

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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

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70 dB

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FAQ

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