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FERRY HOUSE

MEADOW LANE, OXFORD, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE OX4 4BJ

Listed 14 Jul 2005 (-7652d)

£525,000

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## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | FERRY HOUSE, MEADOW LANE, OXFORD, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE OX4 4BJ |
| Price | £525,000 |
| Last sold | £178,500 Oct 1996 |

## Description

THE ACCOMMODATION

The accommodation comprises of the following ( all dimensions are intended only as an approximate guide to the size of the rooms

GROUND FLOOR - Part glazed entrance door to:-

ENTRANCE HALL - Stripped floorboards, understairs storage cupboard, radiator.

CLOAKROOM - Suite comprising WC and wash hand basin.

SITTING ROOM - Sash windows to front and side, french doors to garden.  Wooden fireplace with tiled slips, stripped floorboards, two radiators.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM - Windows to side and rear with doors opening on the garden on both sides.  Fitted with a range of base and wall units, Belfast sink, space for range cooker and tumble dryer.  Plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher.  Part stripped floorboards and part quarry tiled floor, radiator.

DINING ROOM - Sash window to front, fireplace, stripped floorboards.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING - Sash window to rear, doors to:-

BEDROOM ONE - Sash window to rear, two double wardrobe cupboards, radiator.

BEDROOM TWO - Sash window to rear, cast iron fireplace, built-in wardrobe cupboard, radiator.

BEDROOM THREE - Sash window to front, wash hand basin, radiator.

SHOWER ROOM - Suite comprising corner shower cubicle, wash hand basin, WC and bidet.  Sash window to front, radiator.

BEDROOM FOUR - Sash window to front, wash hand basin, radiator.

SECOND FLOOR

LANDING - Window to side, bookshelves.

BATHROOM - Suite comprising panelled bath, WC and wash hand basin.  Cupboard housing hot water cylinder, velux window to front, radiator.

BEDROOM FIVE - Velux window to rear, casement window to front, three eaves storage cupboards, radiator.

BEDROOM SIX - Velux window to rear, casement window to front, four eaves storage cupboards, radiator.

OUTSIDE

STUDIO - Beamed ceiling, velux window, Belfast sink, part glazed door.

GARDENS - Driveway to front providing off-road parking for several cars.  The gardens to the property are situated on three sides and two brick paved patios, the remainder is laid to lawn with flower beds and borders.  Two garden sheds.

VIEWING:  By appointment through the vendors sole agents.

Breckon & Breckon City Centre Office  01865 244735

PROPERTY REF:  2392

PROPERTY POSTCODE: OX4 4BJ

SERVICES:  All main services are connected to the property.

LOCAL AUTHORITY:   Oxford City Council

COUNCIL TAX:  Band  F    Amount Payable  £1,901.71

TENURE:  Freehold

## Property Photos

- ![Front of Property](/listings/photos/8324804/743094) - Front of Property
- ![Side Garden](/listings/photos/8324804/743095) - Side Garden
- ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/8324804/743096) - Sitting Room
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/8324804/743097) - Kitchen
- ![Side Garden](/listings/photos/8324804/743098) - Side Garden

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #3594698
- **Address:** 319 Meadow Lane, OXFORD, OX4 4BJ
- **Certificate Issued:** 30/03/2006
- **Work Completed:** 12/03/2006
- **Items:** 8 window(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| FERRY HOUSE MEADOW LANE, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX4 4BJ | £178,500 | 18/10/1996 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 112 FAIRACRES ROAD, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX4 1TG | £841,075 | 12/04/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 325 MEADOW LANE, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX4 4BJ | £321,000 | 09/12/2022 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £321,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £841,075 (1 sale)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £563,750 (4 Detached, OX4, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -6.9%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Oxford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,762/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,958/mo
- **Optimistic:** £2,154/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area. Bedroom counts vary — use the Beds column to compare like-for-like lets. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 4 Bed Terraced House, Regent Street, OX4 | £3,750/mo | 4 | 0.59 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £3,750/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.71% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £468,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £375,000

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £3,750/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 8.6%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 11.7×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £1,282/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 10.1%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -31%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Oxford; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 11.3%
- **10y growth (index):** 14%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Last sold

£178,500 Oct 1996

Local average

£563,750 (-6.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (12,224 of 33,755)

Street crime

304 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Description

ENTRANCE HALL, CLOAKROOM, 19FT SITTING ROOM, DINING ROOM, 18FT KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM, FIRST FLOOR: LANDING, 4 DOUBLE BEDROOMS, SHOWER ROOM, SECOND FLOOR LANDING, TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS, BATHROOM, GAS CENTRAL HEATING, PARKING FOR SEVERAL CARS, GARDEN, STUDIO/WORKSHOP

THE ACCOMMODATION

The accommodation comprises of the following ( all dimensions are intended only as an approximate guide to the size of the rooms

GROUND FLOOR - Part glazed entrance door to:-

ENTRANCE HALL - Stripped floorboards, understairs storage cupboard, radiator.

CLOAKROOM - Suite comprising WC and wash hand basin.

SITTING ROOM - Sash windows to front and side, french doors to garden. Wooden fireplace with tiled slips, stripped floorboards, two radiators.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM - Windows to side and rear with doors opening on the garden on both sides. Fitted with a range of base and wall units, Belfast sink, space for range cooker and tumble dryer. Plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Part stripped floorboards and part quarry tiled floor, radiator.

DINING ROOM - Sash window to front, fireplace, stripped floorboards.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING - Sash window to rear, doors to:-

BEDROOM ONE - Sash window to rear, two double wardrobe cupboards, radiator.

BEDROOM TWO - Sash window to rear, cast iron fireplace, built-in wardrobe cupboard, radiator.

BEDROOM THREE - Sash window to front, wash hand basin, radiator.

SHOWER ROOM - Suite comprising corner shower cubicle, wash hand basin, WC and bidet. Sash window to front, radiator.

BEDROOM FOUR - Sash window to front, wash hand basin, radiator.

SECOND FLOOR

LANDING - Window to side, bookshelves.

BATHROOM - Suite comprising panelled bath, WC and wash hand basin. Cupboard housing hot water cylinder, velux window to front, radiator.

BEDROOM FIVE - Velux window to rear, casement window to front, three eaves storage cupboards, radiator.

BEDROOM SIX - Velux window to rear, casement window to front, four eaves storage cupboards, radiator.

OUTSIDE

STUDIO - Beamed ceiling, velux window, Belfast sink, part glazed door.

GARDENS - Driveway to front providing off-road parking for several cars. The gardens to the property are situated on three sides and two brick paved patios, the remainder is laid to lawn with flower beds and borders. Two garden sheds.

VIEWING: By appointment through the vendors sole agents.

Breckon & Breckon City Centre Office 01865 244735

PROPERTY REF: 2392

PROPERTY POSTCODE: OX4 4BJ

SERVICES: All main services are connected to the property.

LOCAL AUTHORITY: Oxford City Council

COUNCIL TAX: Band F Amount Payable £1,901.71

TENURE: Freehold

Listed by

Oxford

Breckon & Breckon

Reference: 8324804

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #3594698

Property Details

Street: 319 Meadow Lane

Town: OXFORD

Postcode: OX4 4BJ

Installation Details

Items: 8 windows

Certificate Issued: 30/03/2006

Work Completed: 12/03/2006

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	18/10/1996 (29 years ago)	£178,500	—

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
112 FAIRACRES ROAD, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX4 1TG	£841,075	12/04/2023	Detached
Same street 325 MEADOW LANE, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX4 4BJ	£321,000	09/12/2022	Terraced

Street average: £321,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £841,075 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -31%

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

1y (index) 1.2%

5y (index) 11.3%

10y (index) 14%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,762/mo

Realistic £1,958/mo

Optimistic £2,154/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Oxford.

Location

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Address

319 Meadow Lane

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Donnington Bridge	0.1 miles
Shop	Donnington Post Office	0.3 miles
Shop	Jackson & Browning Independent Funeral Services Ltd	0.3 miles
Train station	Oxford	1.7 miles
Hospital	The Manor Hospital	1.9 miles
Hospital	John Radcliffe Hospital	2.1 miles
University	Wolfson College	2.4 miles
University	Peking University HSBC Business School (Foxcombe Hall UK Campus)	2.7 miles
Train station	Radley	3.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	111
Anti-social behaviour	41
Public order	28
Bicycle theft	22
Criminal damage and arson	21
Other theft	20
Shoplifting	20
Drugs	14
Burglary	11
Robbery	6
Vehicle crime	6
Other crime	2
Possession of weapons	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	304

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 18 Jun 2023
The Iffley Academy	Other	0.4 miles	Outstanding — 12 Jan 2015
Larkrise Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 17 May 2023
Comper Nursery School	Nursery	0.5 miles	Good — 13 Jul 2015
Greyfriars Catholic School	Secondary	0.6 miles	Good — 27 Nov 2023

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area. Bedroom counts vary — use the Beds column to compare like-for-like lets. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
4 Bed Terraced House, Regent Street, OX4	£3,750/mo	4	0.59 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £3,750/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.71%

Max investor price (0.8%) £468,750

Target investor price (1%) £375,000

Gross yield 8.6%

Cost-to-rent ratio 11.7×

Monthly cashflow £1,282/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 10.1%

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).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).