FLAT 12
CEDAR COURT, 186, OXFORD ROAD, OXFORD, COWLEY, OXFORDSHIRE OX4 2BU
Property details
Floor area
55 m²
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 1996-2002
Last sold
£250,000 Nov 2014
Price per m²
£26/m²
Local average
£446,142 (-99.7%)
Deprivation
Decile 5 (15,392 of 33,755)
Street crime
319 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- TWO BED FLAT
- GROUND FLOOR
- PART FURNISHED
- AVAILABLE NOW
- RECENTLY REDECORATED
- AMPLE PARKING
Additional details
- Parking
- Off street
- Garden
- Communal garden
Description
Holding Deposit: £346.15
SUMMARY
WO BED FLAT, AVAILABLE NOW. OFFERED UNFURNISHED AND RECENTLY REDECORATED. The property is located in a well-kept development within easy reach of Oxford’s key transport links and local amenities. Perfect for a professional, couple or mature student, this light and airy apartment combines practicality with modern comfort.
The property features a good-sized living room with generous natural light, a fitted kitchen with ample storage, and TWO well-proportioned bedrooms. The bathroom is neutrally finished, keeping the space fresh and easy to maintain.
The flat benefits from secure entry, residents’ parking, and communal grounds. Located in OX4, you’re close to local shops, parks, bus routes into the city centre, and the Oxford Business & Science Parks — making commuting simple.
DESCRIPTION
TWO BED FLAT, AVAILABLE NOW. OFFERED UNFURNISHED AND RECENTLY REDECORATED. The property is located in a well-kept development within easy reach of Oxford’s key transport links and local amenities. Perfect for a professional, couple or mature student, this light and airy apartment combines practicality with modern comfort.
The property features a good-sized living room with generous natural light, a fitted kitchen with ample storage, and TWO well-proportioned bedrooms. The bathroom is neutrally finished, keeping the space fresh and easy to maintain.
The flat benefits from secure entry, residents’ parking, and communal grounds. Located in OX4, you’re close to local shops, parks, bus routes into the city centre, and the Oxford Business & Science Parks — making commuting simple.
While every reasonable effort is made to ensure the accuracy of descriptions and content, we should make you aware of the following guidance or limitations.
(1) MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS – prospective tenants will be asked to produce identification documentation during the referencing process and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing a tenancy.
(2) These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.
(3) The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive.
(4) Measurements: These approximate room sizes are only intended as general guidance. You must verify the dimensions carefully to satisfy yourself of their accuracy.
(5) You should make your own enquiries regarding the property in respect of things such as furnishings to be included/excluded and what facilities are/are not available.
(6) Before you enter into any tenancy for one of the advertised properties, the condition and contents of the property will normally be set out in a tenancy agreement and inventory. Please make sure you carefully read and agree with the tenancy agreement and any inventory provided before signing these documents.
Listed by
Oxford
Connells
Reference: 169532912
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 04/07/2019
Current heating cost: £266/year
Potential heating cost: £218/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £2,178
Recommendations
- Add additional 80 mm jacket to hot water cylinder (£15 - £30)
- High heat retention storage heaters (£1,200 - £1,800)
- Heat recovery system for mixer showers (£585 - £725)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
288% since 1996
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 21/11/2014 (11 years ago) | £250,000 | +287.6% |
| Sold | 22/11/1996 (29 years ago) | £64,500 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street CEDAR COURT, 186 FLAT 8 OXFORD ROAD, COWLEY, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX4 2BU | £247,500 | 24/08/2023 | Flat |
| Same street CEDAR COURT, 186 FLAT 15 OXFORD ROAD, COWLEY, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX4 2BU | £270,000 | 07/07/2023 | Flat |
| Same street CEDAR COURT, 186 FLAT 16 OXFORD ROAD, COWLEY, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX4 2BU | £132,500 | 21/06/2023 | Flat |
| Same street CEDAR COURT, 186 FLAT 10 OXFORD ROAD, COWLEY, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX4 2BU | £272,000 | 31/08/2022 | Flat |
| Same street CEDAR COURT, 186 FLAT 24 OXFORD ROAD, COWLEY, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX4 2BU | £260,000 | 24/05/2022 | Flat |
| 17 BETWEEN TOWNS ROAD, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX4 3LX | £1,574,500 | 13/05/2022 | Other |
| Same street CEDAR COURT, 186 FLAT 2 OXFORD ROAD, COWLEY, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX4 2BU | £260,000 | 08/04/2022 | Flat |
| Same street CEDAR COURT, 186 FLAT 18 OXFORD ROAD, COWLEY, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX4 2BU | £275,000 | 01/03/2022 | Flat |
| Same street CEDAR COURT, 186 FLAT 13 OXFORD ROAD, COWLEY, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX4 2BU | £270,000 | 29/06/2021 | Flat |
Street average: £248,375 (8 sales)
Area average: £1,574,500 (1 sale)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Oxford. Series: All dwelling types. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Oxford. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Oxford.
Location
Address
Cedar Court
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Original Swan | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Cowley Express | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Ladbrokes | 0.2 miles |
| Hospital | Churchill Hospital | 1.0 miles |
| Hospital | Warneford Hospital | 1.2 miles |
| University | Saïd Business School Executive Education Centre | 1.8 miles |
| Train station | Oxford | 2.8 miles |
| Train station | Radley | 3.6 miles |
| University | Peking University HSBC Business School (Foxcombe Hall UK Campus) | 3.6 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 117 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 |
| Shoplifting | 40 |
| Drugs | 25 |
| Other theft | 22 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 |
| Public order | 16 |
| Bicycle theft | 12 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total incidents | 319 |
Within 1 mile during Mar 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.1 miles | Good — 25 May 2022 |
| St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 7 Jul 2024 |
| Kings Education (Oxford) | Other | 0.2 miles | Good — 2 Jul 2023 |
| Tyndale Community School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 17 Jul 2015 |
| Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 1 May 2018 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom estimate from EPC for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).