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2 Chestnut Place, Faringdon Road, Cumnor, Oxford, OX2 9QY

3 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
167 m²
1798 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 2 Chestnut Place

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

2 Chestnut Place is a semi-detached house in Cumnor, Oxford, Oxford (OX2 9QY). It has a recorded floor area of 167 m² (around 1798 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (January 2020) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71). Main heating runs on oil.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs). 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

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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.

2 Chestnut Place's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jan 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
6.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2020from Apr 2009
EPC improved fromF32toD56
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2020from Jan 2020
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
ElectricOil

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

Because the property has been extended more than once and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Chestnut Place, Faringdon Road, Cumnor, Oxford, OX2 9QY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 2 Chestnut Place, Faringdon Road, Cumnor, Oxford, OX2 9QY

3decisions2extensions20documents12nearby
  1. Mar 2000
    Outbuilding
    Outcome in report

    Erection of detached double garage.

    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    P00/V0205
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Garage ConversionDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

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  • The 20 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.

2 Chestnut Place has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£761,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 9QY: £600,000 (2021–2008).

On the street

Versus other Faringdon Road homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 2 Chestnut Place runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

63 (D)

Street avg 50 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

167 m²

Street avg 176 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.1 t/year

Street avg 7.9 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Chestnut Place

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

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£812k

1 Coles Court, Yarnells Hill

OX2 9FE

£828k

1 Appleton Road, Cumnor

OX2 9QH

4 bed2 bath
£650k

1 Chestnut Place, Faringdon Road, Cumnor

OX2 9QY

4 bed
£630k

1 Colegrove Down

OX2 9HT

3 bed2 bath
£624k

1 Ashcroft Close

OX2 9SE

4 bed2 bath
£982k

1 Ash Close

OX2 9GS

£588k

1 Cumnor Hill

OX2 9EU

£575k

1 Clover Close

OX2 9JH

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

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

0.8 km

Henwood Farm — bus stop.

Closest school

1.6 km

Wootton St Peter's Church of England Primary School. 4 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 9QY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for OX2 9QY

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for OX2 9QY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

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 2 Chestnut Place, Faringdon Road, Cumnor, Oxford, OX2 9QY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.