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3 Sands Close, Cumnor, Oxford, OX2 9PY

Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
72 m²
775 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 59
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 3 Sands Close

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

3 Sands Close is a mid-terrace house in Cumnor, Oxford, Oxford (OX2 9PY). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D59
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2019from Aug 2009
EPC improved fromE49toD59
Hot Water
PoorVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £955 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Sands Close, Cumnor, Oxford, OX2 9PY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Sands 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.

3 Sands Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£384,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX2 9PY: £340,000 (2023–2004).

On the street

Versus other Sands Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Sands Close is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

59 (D)

Street avg 60 (D)

Below

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Sands 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.
£386k

1 Breeches End, Cumnor Hill

OX2 9FW

2 bed2 bath
£424k

1 Beech Road, Botley

OX2 9EF

3 bed
£435k

1 Cope Close

OX2 9AJ

£442k

1 Church Close, Farmoor

OX2 9NP

2 bed
£446k

1 Bradley Cottage, Cumnor

OX2 9QU

£451k

1 Deanfield Road

OX2 9DW

3 bed
£305k

1 Cherry Tree Court, Chestnut Road

OX2 9EP

2 bed2 bath
£500k

1 Chestnut Road

OX2 9EA

4 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.
Full Oxford report

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Glebe Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled). 3 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 9PY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for OX2 9PY

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for OX2 9PY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.7dB

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 3 Sands Close, Cumnor, Oxford, OX2 9PY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.