How energy efficient is Flat 2, 105 Oxford Road, OX4 2ER?

The current EPC rating for Flat 2, 105 Oxford Road, OX4 2ER is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2012. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat 2, 105 Oxford Road, OX4 2ER?

Flat 2, 105 Oxford Road, OX4 2ER has a recorded floor area of 33 m² (355 sq ft). That makes it about 53% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in OX4 2ER. Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat 2, 105 Oxford Road, OX4 2ER heated?

The latest EPC at Flat 2, 105 Oxford Road, OX4 2ER records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Flat 2, 105 Oxford Road, OX4 2ER?

Flat 2, 105 Oxford Road, OX4 2ER is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is Flat 2, 105 Oxford Road, OX4 2ER located?

Flat 2, 105 Oxford Road, OX4 2ER sits in Cowley, Oxford, Oxford. It falls within the OX4 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

Is Flat 2, 105 Oxford Road, OX4 2ER in a safe area?

Police records around Flat 2, 105 Oxford Road, OX4 2ER show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Flat 2, 105 Oxford Road, OX4 2ER?

The closest primary school to Flat 2, 105 Oxford Road, OX4 2ER is St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley (243m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Greyfriars Catholic School (694m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Flat 2, 105 Oxford Road, OX4 2ER?

The closest bus stop to Flat 2, 105 Oxford Road, OX4 2ER is Clive Road, 16m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Flat 2, 105 Oxford Road, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 2ER

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

33 m²

355 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Flat 2

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

Flat 2 is a semi-detached house in Cowley, Oxford, Oxford (OX4 2ER). It has a recorded floor area of 33 m² (around 355 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in August 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. At 33 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 12 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 19–44 m².

At 33 m² it sits well below the postcode median (70 m² across 50 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

Flat 2's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2012from Aug 2012

EPC improved fromD63toC74

Heating System

Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

Prog + StatManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

May 2014from Aug 2012

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

80%17%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2025from May 2014

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 2, 105 Oxford Road, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 2ER, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 2 has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

44applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

Flat 2 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£185,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 2ER: £225,000 (2024–2024).

Nearby sales in OX4 2ER

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On the street

Versus other Oxford Road homes

Four headline reads against 32 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Flat 2 is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

76 (C)

Street avg 74 (C)

On par

Floor Area

33 m²

Street avg 52 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.0 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Clive Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OX4 2ER from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OX4 2ER

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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