181a, Iffley Road, Oxford, OX4 1EL
About 181a
181a is a mid-terrace house in Oxford (OX4 1EL). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2016. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Average to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 58 m² this is the 18th smallest of 35 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 16–239 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to B across 35 units on file.
2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and a basement excavation, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.
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Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.
Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
181a's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
- May 2007BasementFullIn report
Alterations to form new front access to basement. Excavation and extension to basement flat at rear.
Extension- Documents
- 7 docs on file
- Reference
- 07/00895/FUL
- Apr 2007BasementFullIn report
Alterations to form new front access to basement. Excavation and extension to basement flat at rear
Extension- Documents
- 8 docs on file
- Reference
- 07/00327/FUL
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 181a
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
181a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£305,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 OX4 1EL: £360,000 (2024–2016).
Everything we know about 181a, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Iffley Road homes
181a outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
77 (C)
Street avg 68 (D)
Floor Area
58 m²
Street avg 48 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.4 t/year
Street avg 2.2 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
7/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Henley Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School. 26 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
48.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.4dB