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2a, Marshall Road, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 2NR

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
67 m²
721 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 2a

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

2a is a two-bedroom detached house in Cowley, Oxford, Oxford (OX4 2NR). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in May 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2011–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £424,000 is 16.2% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£506/sq ft) was about 43.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 67 m² it's 25.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (90 m² median across 26 EPCs). Most recent transfer: March 2019 at £365,000.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Dec 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2012from May 2010
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2025from Jun 2012
EPC improved fromD61toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2a, Marshall Road, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 2NR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Mar 2020
    Loft ConversionFull
    In report

    Conversion of loft to a habitable space. Insertion of 3no roof lights and 1no window to north elevation. Insertion of 1no roof light to south elevation. Insertion of window to west elevation. Alteration to 1no window north elevation.

    Documents
    11 docs on file
    Reference
    20/00273/FUL
    View planning record
  2. Nov 2019
    Loft ConversionOutline
    In report

    Application to certify that the proposed loft conversion, insertion of 3no. rooflights to front roofslope, 3no. rooflights to rear roofslope and alterations to windows to front elevation is lawful development.

    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    19/02556/CPU
    View planning record
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  • Signs of HMO activity in the 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.
Current estimate

£424,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£365,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 20 March 2019Most recent

    £365,000

    +48.1%over 8 years
  2. 19 January 2011

    £246,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX4 2NR: £541,000 (2024–2023).

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  • Signs of HMO activity in the area
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On the street

Versus other Marshall Road homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 2a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,448

Street avg £3,576

Strongly above

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 101 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

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.

Crime

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Crescent Hall — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Francis Church of England Primary School. 23 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 2NR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for OX4 2NR

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for OX4 2NR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 2a, Marshall Road, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 2NR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.