17 Bartholomew Road, Oxford, OX4 3QL
About 17 Bartholomew Road
17 Bartholomew Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Oxford (OX4 3QL). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since April 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
A recent sale: £415,000 in August 2025. Across 2002–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£543/sq ft) was about 83.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2002.
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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
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency decreased
Roof insulation improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
- Oct 2002FullIn report
Hardstanding for car parking.
- Documents
- 4 docs on file
- Reference
- 02/01887/FUL
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
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Sales history & valuation
17 Bartholomew Road has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2002.
£438,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 23 years.
£415,000
Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 23 years.
Sales timeline
25 August 2025Most recent
£415,000
+204.0%over 23 years27 March 2002
£136,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in OX4 3QL: £415,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in OX4 3QL
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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
Versus other Bartholomew Road homes
On years held, 17 Bartholomew Road runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£5,845
Street avg £4,264
Floor Area
71 m²
Street avg 84 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.2 t/year
Street avg 3.2 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
7/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Church Cowley School — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School. 22 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
54.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.0dB