197 199, Flat 9, Iffley Road, Oxford, OX4 1EN
About 197 199
197 199 is a semi-detached house in Oxford (OX4 1EN). It has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (around 409 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. At 38 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across 197 199 (38–77 m²). On EPC score it ranks last in the building (69 versus a best of 79). The latest certificate (December 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 9 certificates since September 2008. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor.
At 38 m² it sits well below the postcode median (67 m² across 23 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
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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
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Cavity wall insulation installed
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Hot water system changed
Hot water system upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Cavity wall insulation installed
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
197 199 has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
63applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 197 199
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
197 199 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£294,000
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 1EN: £775,000 (2022–2001).
Everything we know about 197 199, 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
197 199 is notably below the street on floor area.
EPC Rating
69 (C)
Street avg 73 (C)
Floor Area
38 m²
Street avg 60 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.7 t/year
Street avg 2.0 t/year
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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
0.1 km
Henley Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School. 27 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