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38 Leys Road, Cumnor, Oxford, OX2 9QF

Notable views2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
140 m²
1507 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 38 Leys Road

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

38 Leys Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Cumnor, Oxford, Oxford (OX2 9QF). It has a recorded floor area of 140 m² (around 1507 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2018. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 100), a 3-band jump. Other recorded features include notable views and outbuildings.

Today's modelled estimate of £917,000 is 13.2% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£538/sq ft) was about 98.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Last sale on file: £810,000 in December 2018.

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageDouble
  • OutbuildingsYes
  • Notable viewsYes
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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)
Jan 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
5.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2025from Apr 2018
Low Energy Lighting
61%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildPermanent outbuildings

Because the property was built before 1919 and has permanent outbuildings, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 Leys Road, Cumnor, Oxford, OX2 9QF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 38 Leys Road, Cumnor, Oxford, OX2 9QF

2decisions1extensions10documents12nearby
  1. Jun 2009
    Extension
    Outcome in report

    Extension to flank and rear of existing garage, conversion of garage roof space to home office and addition of dormer window and roof window

    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    P09/V0719
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConditionsDecision

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  • The 10 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

38 Leys Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£917,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2018)

£810,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 7 December 2018Most recent

    £810,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX2 9QF: £980,000 (2024–2016).

On the street

Versus other Leys Road homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 38 Leys Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,786

Street avg £4,235

Above

Floor Area

140 m²

Street avg 168 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.4 t/year

Street avg 6.9 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 38 Leys Road

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
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.

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

The Bear and Ragged Staff — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled). 2 schools nearby.

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for OX2 9QF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.6dB

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 38 Leys Road, Cumnor, Oxford, OX2 9QF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.