159 Oxford Road, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 2ES is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,399 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £529,354 , which equates to approximately £378 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Jun 1998 for £109,000. Since then, the value has increased by £420,354, representing a 385.6% increase, or approximately 14.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £529,354 is:

  • 6.7% higher than the average property price on Oxford Road
  • 3.9% higher than the average in the OX4 2ES postcode area
  • and 21.7% lower than the average price for Oxford as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 25 September 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1399 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£529,354
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£378
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

159 Oxford Road, Cowley, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 2ES has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Sep 2023.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 10 May 2017, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 27.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, with external insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, with external insulation
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to OX4 2ES

11 th / 24
Price Rank
4% higher than average
3 rd / 14
Size Rank
23% bigger than average
12 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% lower than average

Compared to other properties in OX4 2ES , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 14 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 3rd out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£529,354
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+386 %
23 Jun 1998
£109,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1281 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 16 Jun 2017
rooms: 5
size: 1262 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 17 Sep 2012
rooms: 5
size: 1475 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 12 Jul 2004
rooms: 7
size: 1259 sq ft
sale price: £630,000
sale date: 19 Aug 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1335 sq ft
sale price: £650,000
sale date: 19 Jun 2023

Data Sources

The property at 159 Oxford Road, Cowley, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 2ES appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 23 Jun 1998. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Sep 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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