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47 49, Apartment B, Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1HP

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
49 m²
527 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 47 49

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

47 49 is a semi-detached house in Oxford (OX4 1HP). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. At 49 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across 47 49 (49–49 m²). On EPC score it ranks last in the building (76 versus a best of 76). The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (November 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Main heating runs on electricity.

It hasn't traded since July 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. At 49 m² it sits well below the postcode median (89 m² across 20 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Today's modelled estimate of £389,000 is 23.5% above the 2003 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£597/sq ft) was about 95.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 8)
Apr 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2015from Nov 2009
EPC improved fromB86toC73
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
5%80%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2024from Sept 2015
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2025from Aug 2024
Heating System
Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
FullManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 47 49, Apartment B, Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1HP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Jun 2022
    Change Of UseAmendment
    In report

    Application for prior approval for change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to create 1 x 1 bed dwellinghouse (Use Class C3).

    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    22/01045/B56
    View planning record
  2. Apr 2013
    Advertising
    In report

    Display of 2 x internally illuminated fascia signs and 1 x internally illuminated hanging sign.

    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    13/00244/ADV
    View planning record
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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.

47 49 valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£389,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2003)

£315,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 July 2003Most recent

    £315,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX4 1HP: £300,000 (2022–2013).

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On the street

Versus other Cowley Road homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

47 49 outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£6,429

Street avg £4,254

Strongly above

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 58 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly above
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

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

The Plain — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

East Oxford Primary School. 27 schools nearby.

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The full 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 OX4 1HP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for OX4 1HP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for OX4 1HP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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