What kind of home is 21 Costar Close, OX4 6JX?

21 Costar Close, OX4 6JX is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 21 Costar Close, OX4 6JX last change hands?

21 Costar Close, OX4 6JX last sold for £250,000 in August 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £157,000 in March 2004, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 21 Costar Close, OX4 6JX?

Across 2 sales between March 2004 and August 2015, 21 Costar Close, OX4 6JX rose from £157,000 to £250,000, a change of £93,000. That works out to roughly +4.2% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 21 Costar Close, OX4 6JX have?

The current EPC rating for 21 Costar Close, OX4 6JX is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in May 2018. It has improved from a F recorded in June 2015 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 21 Costar Close, OX4 6JX?

21 Costar Close, OX4 6JX has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 21 Costar Close, OX4 6JX use?

The latest EPC at 21 Costar Close, OX4 6JX records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 21 Costar Close, OX4 6JX?

21 Costar Close, OX4 6JX is in council tax band C.

Which area is 21 Costar Close, OX4 6JX in?

21 Costar Close, OX4 6JX sits in Littlemore, Oxford, Oxford. It falls within the OX4 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

How safe is the area around 21 Costar Close, OX4 6JX?

Police records around 21 Costar Close, OX4 6JX show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 21 Costar Close, OX4 6JX?

The closest primary school to 21 Costar Close, OX4 6JX is St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore (101m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Oxford Academy (552m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 21 Costar Close, OX4 6JX?

The closest bus stop to 21 Costar Close, OX4 6JX is Sandy Lane West, 161m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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21 Costar Close, Littlemore, Oxford, OX4 6JX

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 21 Costar Close

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

21 Costar Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Littlemore, Oxford, Oxford (OX4 6JX). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2018) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2015 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 2004–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £318,000 is 27.2% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£422/sq ft) was about 67.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 11 years since the last transfer (August 2015).

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2018

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2018from Jun 2015

EPC improved fromF34toD67

Hot Water

Very PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Costar Close, Littlemore, Oxford, OX4 6JX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 Costar Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

19applications of note in the surrounding 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.

21 Costar Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£318,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£250,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

20 August 2015Most recent
£250,000
+59.2%over 11 years
22 March 2004
£157,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX4 6JX: £273,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in OX4 6JX

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On the street

Versus other Costar Close homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 21 Costar Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,545

Street avg £3,867

On par

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 52 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly below

Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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.

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Crime

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Sandy Lane West — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OX4 6JX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OX4 6JX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.3dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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