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Five Acres Drive, Faringdon Road, Cumnor, Oxford, OX2 9QY

Notable viewsExtendable3 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
9
Bathroom
1
Floor area
140 m²
1507 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 57
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About Five Acres Drive

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

Five Acres Drive is a nine-bedroom detached house in Cumnor, Oxford, Oxford (OX2 9QY). It has a recorded floor area of 140 m² (around 1507 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in May 2019 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. Main heating runs on lpg. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a balcony, notable views and a self-contained annexe. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Across 2004–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,350,000 is 16.4% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£770/sq ft) was about 145.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused. 9 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count. Sold June 2020 for £1,160,000.

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

  • Bedrooms9
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
  • BalconyYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Apr 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D57
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from May 2019
EPC improved fromE45toC75
Heating System
Room HeatersCommunity

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Community

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Apr 2026from Apr 2026
EPC improved fromC75toE53
Main Fuel
CommunityLPG

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
GoodPoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Apr 2026from Apr 2026
EPC improved fromE53toD57
Heating Controls
Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

21st centuryDetached BungalowEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Five Acres Drive, Faringdon Road, Cumnor, Oxford, OX2 9QY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at Five Acres Drive, Faringdon Road, Cumnor, Oxford, OX2 9QY

2decisions1extensions13documents12nearby
  1. Mar 2010
    Outbuilding
    Outcome in report

    Installation of air source heat pump on the side of the games room at the bottom of the rear garden.

    Reference
    P10/V0162
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 12 notable nearby
  • The 13 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

Latest sale on Five Acres Drive was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£1,350,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£1,160,000

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 7 June 2020Most recent

    £1,160,000

    +105.3%over 11 years

  2. 28 November 2008

    £565,000

    +25.6%over 4 years

  3. 15 June 2004

    £450,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX2 9QY: £600,000 (2021–2003).

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.

Price per m² for Five Acres Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£8,286

Street avg £3,560

Strongly above

Floor Area

140 m²

Street avg 146 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 8.2 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Five Acres Drive

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 · from £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.
£1.4m

1 Dean Court Road

OX2 9JL

£978k

1 Ash Close

OX2 9GS

£847k

1 Appleton Road, Cumnor

OX2 9QH

4 bed2 bath
£805k

1 Coles Court, Yarnells Hill

OX2 9FE

£694k

1 Chestnut Place, Faringdon Road, Cumnor

OX2 9QY

4 bed
£647k

1 Ashcroft Close

OX2 9SE

4 bed2 bath
£645k

1 Colegrove Down

OX2 9HT

3 bed2 bath
£597k

1 Cumnor Hill

OX2 9EU

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

155/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.

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 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 Five Acres Drive, Faringdon Road, Cumnor, Oxford, OX2 9QY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.