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172 Howard Street, Oxford, OX4 3BG

UPRN:100120823077Mid Terrace House2 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: C (75)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-19T13:52:17.943725+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 2d ago (2026-11-10T16:42:35.470052+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed yesterday (2026-11-11T13:01:03.839912+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)
172 Howard Street, Oxford, OX4 3BG

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
today
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£520,000
£494k - £546kHigh
Estimate
£520k
Range
£494k – £546k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,650
£2k - £3k
Monthly
£2,650
Yield
6.12%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

172 Howard Street earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 78/100. Investment score 67/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is good (79/100). 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 Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
78/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
67/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
27/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
79/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 14Bike 81
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£520,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,650
Gross Yield6.12%
1y Growth-3.5%
3y Growth+2.4%
5y Growth+2.0%
10y Growth+2.8%
Last Sold Price£364,000 (2016-03-31)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
1OX4 3BG
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 23/01465/CND
    Details submitted in compliance with condition(s) 4 (Phased land quality risk assessment) and condition 12 (Construction Traffic Management Plan) of planning permission 23/01465/FUL.
    Pending
  • 26/02618/FUL
    Temporary change of use of part of the ground floor of Douglas House from hospice (Use Class C2) to a clinic for specialist research (Use Class F1).
    Pending
  • 26/02556/FUL
    Formation of 2no. rear dormer in association with a loft conversion. Insertion of 3no. rooflights to front elevation.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership63.9%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2016-03-31
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£36,517
Population Density12,756 /km²
Owner Occupied44%
Age Distribution
0-15 12%16-64 81%65+ 7%

Schools Nearby

  • Comper Nursery School
    0.1 mi
    Good
  • Larkrise Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • St Frideswide Church of England Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Greyfriars Catholic School
    0.3 mi
    Good

2 of 9 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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