Palgrave House
4, UPPER CLOSE, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE OX2 8FE
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
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
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| 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)
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).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Oxford. Series: Semi-detached. As of April 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
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) |
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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).
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