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8 Martin Close, Botley, Oxford, OX2 9GU

EPC B
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor area
82 m²
883 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 82
Council tax
Band D
Overview

About 8 Martin Close

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

8 Martin Close is a semi-detached house in Botley, Oxford, Oxford (OX2 9GU). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft) and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2014) returns a B (score 82), comfortably above the UK average. The latest certificate is from July 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On the market in June 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years. Today's modelled estimate of £436,000 is 36.3% above the 2014 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.

8 Martin Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 13 Jul 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
B82
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
1.4 t/year
Occupancy
—
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Martin Close, Botley, Oxford, OX2 9GU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Martin Close has no planning applications on record.

12

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

£436,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£320,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 June 2014Most recent

    £320,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX2 9GU: £445,000 (2024–2017).

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.

On years held, 8 Martin Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,902

Street avg £4,681

Below

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

12 years

Street avg 8 years

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Martin Close

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.
£435k

1 Cope Close

OX2 9AJ

£442k

1 Church Close, Farmoor

OX2 9NP

2 bed
£446k

1 Bradley Cottage, Cumnor

OX2 9QU

£424k

1 Beech Road, Botley

OX2 9EF

3 bed
£451k

1 Deanfield Road

OX2 9DW

3 bed
£386k

1 Breeches End, Cumnor Hill

OX2 9FW

2 bed2 bath
£500k

1 Chestnut Road

OX2 9EA

4 bed
£525k

1 Bushy Close

OX2 9SH

2 bed
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.

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

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Martin Close, Botley, Oxford, OX2 9GU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.