5a, Hollow Way, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 2NA
About 5a
5a is a mid-terrace house in Cowley, Oxford, Oxford (OX4 2NA). It has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (around 398 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 37 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 11 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 34–110 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (April 2021) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73).
It hasn't traded since January 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £173,000 sits 188.3% above the 2002 sale of £60,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£151/sq ft) was about 53.1% below the postcode norm. At 37 m² it sits well below the postcode median (73 m² across 10 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
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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
Hot water efficiency improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Planning history
5a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
44applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 5a
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
5a valuation runs notably under the typical sold price in this postcode.
£173,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£60,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
25 January 2002Most recent
£60,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in OX4 2NA: £380,000 (2025–1997).
Nearby sales in OX4 2NA
21 Hollow Way, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 2NA
Sold Mar 2025
£420,00017 Hollow Way, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 2NA
Sold Oct 2015
£380,00015 Hollow Way, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 2NA
Sold May 2014
£310,00011 13, Flat 3, Hollow Way, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 2NA
Sold Jul 2011
£490,0007a, Hollow Way, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 2NA
Sold Apr 1997
£47,000
Everything we know about 5a, 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 Hollow Way homes
5a outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
67 (D)
Street avg 49 (E)
Floor Area
37 m²
Street avg 43 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.9 t/year
Street avg 4.4 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
7/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Fern Hill Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School. 23 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.6dB