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8 David Nicholls Close, Littlemore, Oxford, OX4 4QX

3 sales on record4 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Floor area
147 m²
1582 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 8 David Nicholls Close

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

8 David Nicholls Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Littlemore, Oxford, Oxford (OX4 4QX). It has a recorded floor area of 147 m² (around 1582 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 147 m² the property is well over the postcode median (111 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 80% of similar EPCs). 4 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1996–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £701,000 is 13.1% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£392/sq ft) was about 119.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in March 2018, so it's been off the market for around 8 years.

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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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageDouble

Building

  • Heating systemGas
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 2)
Feb 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from May 2011
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 David Nicholls Close, Littlemore, Oxford, OX4 4QX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Apr 2021
    Tree WorksTrees
    In report

    Fell 1no. Norway Maple Tree (T1) and works to 1no. Norway Maple Tree (T2) as specified by Top Leaf Tree Services as identified in the The Oxford City Council Sandford Road (No 1) Tree Preservation Order 1991

    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    21/00984/TPO
    View planning record
  2. Dec 2014
    RenovationOutline
    In report

    Replacement windows

    New Windows
    Reference
    14/03285/PDC
    View planning record
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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.

Latest sale on 8 David Nicholls Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£701,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£620,000

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 March 2018Most recent

    £620,000

    +45.9%over 6 years
  2. 1 September 2011

    £425,000

    +150.0%over 14 years
  3. 8 November 1996

    £170,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX4 4QX: £523,000 (2022–2003).

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On the street

Versus other David Nicholls Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 8 David Nicholls Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,218

Street avg £2,840

Above

Floor Area

147 m²

Street avg 104 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.4 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly below
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

The George — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

John Henry Newman Academy. 19 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 4QX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for OX4 4QX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for OX4 4QX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.1dB

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

Common questions

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