What type of property is 4 Sands Close, OX2 9PY?

4 Sands Close, OX2 9PY is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house, on a corner plot.

When did 4 Sands Close, OX2 9PY last change hands?

4 Sands Close, OX2 9PY last sold for £340,000 in March 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Sands Close, OX2 9PY?

The current EPC rating for 4 Sands Close, OX2 9PY is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in October 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Sands Close, OX2 9PY?

4 Sands Close, OX2 9PY has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Sands Close, OX2 9PY heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Sands Close, OX2 9PY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Sands Close, OX2 9PY?

4 Sands Close, OX2 9PY is in council tax band D.

Where is 4 Sands Close, OX2 9PY located?

4 Sands Close, OX2 9PY sits in Cumnor, Oxford, Oxford. It falls within the OX2 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

Is 4 Sands Close, OX2 9PY in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Sands Close, OX2 9PY show an average of 155 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 30% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 4 Sands Close, OX2 9PY?

The closest primary school to 4 Sands Close, OX2 9PY is Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled) (118m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Matthew Arnold School (2.1km).

What transport links are near 4 Sands Close, OX2 9PY?

The closest bus stop to 4 Sands Close, OX2 9PY is Glebe Road, 132m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Sands Close, Cumnor, Oxford, OX2 9PY

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4 Sands Close

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

4 Sands Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Cumnor, Oxford, Oxford (OX2 9PY). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2015) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91). The latest certificate is from October 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a corner plot.

On the market in March 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years. Today's modelled estimate of £420,000 is 23.5% above the 2016 sale price.

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

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Corner plotYes

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 18 Oct 2025

Current Certificate

Oct 2015

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 18 October 2025

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Sands Close, Cumnor, Oxford, OX2 9PY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Sands 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.

4 Sands Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£420,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£340,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

8 March 2016Most recent
£340,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX2 9PY: £250,000 (2023–1999).

Nearby sales in OX2 9PY

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.

On epc rating, 4 Sands Close stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 56 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 80 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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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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1 Church Close, Farmoor

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2 bed2 bath

£500k

1 Chestnut Road

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1 Bushy Close

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2 bed

£550k

1 Cumnor Road, Farmoor

OX2 9NS

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

155/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.

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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· 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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