26 Orchard Road, Oxford, OX2 9BL
UPRN:100120921740Semi-Detached House3 bedsBuilt 1983-1990
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: D (68)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:03:59.277475+00:00)Ownership· 1mo agoOwnership: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T17:11:43.669472+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)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)
HP Score
68
/ 100
Mixed
Verdict
6 days ago
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Mixed signals - investigate
Evidence
18 of 21 sourcesSale Estimate
£484,000
£436k - £533kMedium
Estimate
£484k
Range
£436k – £533k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,900
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,900
Yield
4.71%
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
26 Orchard Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 68/100. Investment score 64/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (19/100). 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 covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
68
HP Score
68/ 100
Mixed
64
Investment Score
64/ 100
Moderate
13
Crime Score
13/ 100
Low
19
Walkability
19/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 8Bike 40
Walk Score, out of 100
Valuation & Market
Sale Estimate£484,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,900
Gross Yield4.71%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-4.3%
5y Growth-1.7%
10y Growth+0.6%
Last Sold Price£264,000 (2008-08-13)
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceSignificant
- RadonLow
- MiningUnknown
- LandslideSignificant
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseModerate
Planning Activity
Recent Apps
0OX2 9BL
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
- PendingP26/V5052/1ASingle storey rear extension Depth: 4.6m Height: 2.9m Height to Eaves: 2.9m (Schedule 1 application under the 2026 Regulations)
- ApprovedP26/V5002/TPO(5D)Scots Pine (TPO G1) - Fell
- PendingP26/V4546/OOutline Planning for the construction of a three storey building comprising of 3no. two bed flats, 3no. one bed flats, following the demolition of the existing dwelling. All matters Reserved.
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership62.1%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining-
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeFreehold
- Last Ownership Change2008-08-13
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Broadband (Standard)
12 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
Area Profile
Median EarningsLocal authority£38,859
Population Density152 /km²
Owner Occupied71%
Age Distribution
0-15 15%16-64 60%65+ 25%
Schools Nearby
- Matthew Arnold School0.7 miArea grades2025
Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.
- Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled)0.9 miGood
- Botley School1.0 miRequires improvement
- North Hinksey Church of England Primary School1.4 miReport card2026
Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.
1 of 9 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- 28 Orchard Road-£390k-
- 17 Orchard Road-£380k-
- 6 Orchard Road-£320k-
- The Spinney Orchard Road-£455k-