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42 Davenant Road, Oxford, OX2 8BY

UPRN:100120815041Semi-Detached House4 bedsBuilt 1930-1949
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band FEPC: D (64)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:24:32.531332+00:00)Ownership· 1mo agoOwnership: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T17:11:03.609740+00:00)EPC· 4mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refreshCouncil Tax· 3mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-07T11:05:19.087279+00:00)
42 Davenant Road, Oxford, OX2 8BY

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
9 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£1,477,000
£1.40M - £1.55MHigh
Estimate
£1.48M
Range
£1.40M – £1.55M
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£6,000
£5k - £7k
Monthly
£6,000
Yield
4.87%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

42 Davenant Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 79/100. Investment score 65/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is good (70/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
79/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
65/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
13/ 100
Low
Walkability
70/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 21Bike 74
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£1,477,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£6,000
Gross Yield4.87%
1y Growth-73.6%
3y Growth-4.3%
5y Growth-1.7%
10y Growth+0.6%
Last Sold Price£155,000 (1996-04-19)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideSignificant
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0OX2 8BY
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/01256/CND
    Details submitted in compliance with conditions 11 (Landscape Surface Design), 12 (Underground Services), 13 (TPP), and 15 (Details of Boundary Treatment) of planning permission 26/01256/FUL.
    Pending
  • 26/02632/FUL
    Erection of a two storey side and a single storey rear extension, alterations to roof. Formation of front porch, installation of external rendal. Removal of 2no. windows and insertion of 6no. windows to side elevation
    Pending
  • 26/02540/CAT
    Works to 1no. Yew tree as specified by Arbor Tree Specialists in the Wolvercote With Godstow Conservation Area.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership62.1%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change1996-04-19
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
15 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£36,517
Population Density-
Owner Occupied66%
Age Distribution
0-15 18%16-64 58%65+ 24%

Schools Nearby

  • Wolvercote Primary School
    0.2 mi
    GoodImproving
  • d'Overbroeck's
    0.5 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Northern House Academy
    0.7 mi
    Outstanding
  • Cutteslowe Primary School
    0.7 mi
    Good

2 of 6 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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