47 Cumberland Road, Oxford, OX4 2BZ
About 47 Cumberland Road
47 Cumberland Road is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Oxford (OX4 2BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in June 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).
It hasn't traded since August 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1997–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £341,000 sits 79% above the 2006 sale of £190,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£300/sq ft) was about 80.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 5 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused, 1 pending. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. An application is currently awaiting a decision.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system changed
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls changed
Hot water system changed
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Cavity wall insulation installed
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Floor insulation added or improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Upgraded to gas central heating
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
There is a planning application currently awaiting a decision.
- Jan 2026AmendmentIn report
Application to certify that the existing use of the outbuilding as a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) is lawful development.
Retrospective- Documents
- 4 docs on file
- Reference
- 26/00200/CEU
- Feb 2025DemolitionFullIn report
Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side and rear of property
Demolition of existing rear extension. Erection of a part single, part two storey rear and side extension. Alterations to fenestration.
Extension- Documents
- 11 docs on file
- Reference
- 24/02954/FUL
We flagged 3 things worth checking at 47 Cumberland Road
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
- A planning decision worth checking
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Sales history & valuation
47 Cumberland Road has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.
£341,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.7% per year over 9 years.
£190,500
Growth on file: 12.7% per year over 9 years.
Sales timeline
23 August 2006Most recent
£190,500
+14.1%over 2 years16 February 2004
£167,000
+169.6%over 6 years3 April 1997
£61,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in OX4 2BZ: £205,000 (2018–2004).
Nearby sales in OX4 2BZ
Everything we know about 47 Cumberland Road, 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
- A planning decision worth checking
Versus other Cumberland Road homes
On epc rating, 47 Cumberland Road stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,229
Street avg £1,900
Floor Area
59 m²
Street avg 75 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 t/year
Street avg 3.1 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
Howard Street east — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Oxford Spires Academy. 27 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
46.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.0dB