Sold STC Semi-detached

Palgrave House

4, UPPER CLOSE, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE OX2 8FE

5 beds 3 baths Listed 10 Jul 2020 (-2213d)

£1,095,000

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Property details

Last sold

£996,000 Mar 2021

Local average

£831,098 (+31.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (32,082 of 33,755)

Street crime

93 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • 5 bedroom family home
  • Off street and secure allocated parking
  • South facing garden
  • Approached via electric gates
  • Easy access to Oxford Parkway station

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

DESCRIPTION ** Approached through electric gates, this five bedroom family home, built in 2009, is finished to a very high standard throughout. The accommodation comprises entrance hall, cloakroom, kitchen/breakfast room with Bosch appliances and granite work surfaces. There is a spacious sitting room to the rear with doors opening onto the south facing garden which has been mainly laid to lawn. The first floor offers master bedroom with en suite shower room, two further bedrooms and family bathroom. The second floor offers two bedrooms and a shower room. To the exterior are two parking spaces and established hedging creating a great sense of privacy.  

SITUATION Upper Close is situated in Upper Wolvercote, North Oxford. Within Wolvercote there is a well reputed primary school, a public house on Wolvercote Green and the 14th century Church of St Peter. The wide, open spaces of Port Meadow are within close proximity as well as Lynham's and other private schools. The Cherwell School is also a short distance away along with the parade of shops at Summertown which includes an M&S food hall. The more comprehensive facilities of Oxford City centre and the University are within easy reach. Regular rail services run from Oxford Parkway station (London Marylebone approx. 55 mins) or from Oxford mainline station (London Paddington approx. one hour). There are frequent buses to London Victoria, Heathrow and Gatwick airports from the coach station at Gloucester Green.  

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS Strictly by appointment with Penny & Sinclair. Prior to making an appointment to view, please do contact Penny & Sinclair to discuss questions that you have about the house with a member of staff who has seen the property.  

SERVICES All mains services are connected. 

FIXTURES & FITTINGS Certain items may be available by separate negotiation with Penny & Sinclair.  

TENURE & POSSESSION This property is freehold and offered with vacant possession.  

COUNCIL TAX Council Tax Band 'G' amounting to £3,439 for the year 2020/21.  

LOCAL AUTHORITY Oxford City Council
City Chambers
Queen Street
Oxford OX1 1EN
Telephone  

IMPORTANT NOTICE ** Penny & Sinclair, their clients and any joint agent gives notice to anyone reading these particulars that:
i) the particulars do not constitute part of an offer or contract; ii) all descriptions, dimensions, references to the condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statement or representations of fact; iii) the text, photographs and plans are guidelines only and are not necessarily comprehensive. Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that all necessary planning, building regulations or other consents have been obtained and Penny & Sinclair have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. A buyer or lessee must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise; iv) the descriptions provided therein represent the opinion of the author and whilst given in good faith should not be construed as statements of fact; v) nothing in the particulars shall be deemed a statement that the property is in good condition or otherwise, nor that any services or facilities are in good working order; vi) no person in the employment of Penny & Sinclair has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property; vii) all measurements are approximate.  

Listed by

Summertown

Penny & Sinclair

Reference: 71763015

EPC ratings on this postcode

We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.

Address Current Potential Floor area Age band Type
2, Upper Close, Wolvercote, OXFORD 80 85 223 m² England and Wales: 2007-2011 Terraced
3, Upper Close, Wolvercote, OXFORD 74 80 213 m² England and Wales: 2007-2011 Terraced
4, Upper Close, Wolvercote, OXFORD 79 86 201 m² England and Wales: 2007-2011 Detached
5 Upper Close, Wolvercote, OXFORD 87 87 218 m² England and Wales: 2007-2011 Detached

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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Price history

53% since 2009

Event Date Price % change
Sold 26/03/2021 (5 years ago) £996,000 +53.2%
Sold 30/10/2009 (16 years ago) £650,000

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
74A SUNDERLAND AVENUE, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX2 8DU £925,000 14/01/2025 Semi-detached
30 MERE ROAD, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX2 8AN £640,000 16/09/2022 Semi-detached
364 WOODSTOCK ROAD, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX2 8AE £1,150,000 19/08/2022 Semi-detached
8 MERE ROAD, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX2 8AN £875,000 25/03/2022 Semi-detached
6 MERE ROAD, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX2 8AN £605,000 21/03/2022 Semi-detached
362 WOODSTOCK ROAD, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX2 8AE £1,350,000 05/01/2022 Semi-detached
13 RAWSON CLOSE, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX2 8BS £450,000 19/11/2021 Semi-detached
16 MERE ROAD, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX2 8AN £802,000 30/09/2021 Semi-detached

Area average: £849,625 (8 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 23.2%
10y growth 4.8%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Oxford. Series: Semi-detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 5%
5y (index) 9.9%
10y (index) 19.2%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Oxford. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,765/mo
Realistic £1,961/mo
Optimistic £2,157/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Oxford.

Location

Address

Godstow Road

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Wolvercote Roundabout 0.1 miles
Bus stop Rawson Close 0.1 miles
Shop M&S Simply Food 0.1 miles
Shop Port Meadow Convenience Store 0.5 miles
Train station Oxford Parkway 1.2 miles
University University Field Station 1.5 miles
Train station Oxford 2.4 miles
Hospital John Radcliffe Hospital 3.1 miles
University Azad University in Oxford 3.6 miles
Hospital Witney Community Hospital 8.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 29
Anti-social behaviour 14
Other theft 11
Criminal damage and arson 9
Shoplifting 8
Public order 6
Bicycle theft 4
Vehicle crime 4
Burglary 3
Drugs 3
Robbery 2
Total incidents 93

Within 1 mile during May 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
Wolvercote Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 14 Jan 2013
d'Overbroeck's Other 0.6 miles (No rating)
Northern House Academy Other 0.8 miles Outstanding — 22 Jul 2024
Cutteslowe Primary School Primary 0.9 miles Good — 13 May 2020
St Edward's School Other 0.9 miles (No rating)

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.18%
Max investor price (0.8%) £245,125
Target investor price (1%) £196,100
  • 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).

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