17 Horspath Road, Oxford, OX4 2QL
About 17 Horspath Road
17 Horspath Road is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Oxford (OX4 2QL). It has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (around 1270 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in July 2023 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).
At 118 m² the property is well over the postcode median (84 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £455,000 sits 51.7% above the 2023 sale of £300,000. One planning record on file: an extension refused in 2023. Sold October 2023 for £300,000.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Open-plan layoutYes
- Dining roomYes
- StudyYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Planning history
A partial demolition application was refused at 17 Horspath Road in 2023.
- Nov 2023HMOFullIn report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Demolition of existing garage and rear conservatory. Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to Large House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis). Erection of single storey rear extension. Hip to gable conversion, erection of 1no. rear dormer and insertion of 3no. rooflights to front elevation in association with loft conversion. Removal of 1no. door to side elevation. Alterations to landscaping. Provision of car parking, bin and bicycle stores.
ExtensionDemolition- Documents
- 13 docs on file
- Reference
- 23/01985/FUL
We flagged 3 things worth checking at 17 Horspath 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
17 Horspath Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£455,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£300,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
10 October 2023Most recent
£300,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in OX4 2QL: £322,000 (2022–2013).
Everything we know about 17 Horspath 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 Horspath Road homes
17 Horspath Road is notably below the street on years held.
Price per m²
£2,542
Street avg £3,103
Floor Area
118 m²
Street avg 94 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.6 t/year
Street avg 4.1 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
7/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Rupert Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Tyndale Community School. 24 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
50.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.2dB