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Priory Road, Oxford, OX4

South East

£120,000Guide Price

Listed on 24/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Ground Flat
Area
638 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

Offered at auction, this two-bedroom flat in Cowley, Oxford, is described as having a spacious layout and scope for modernisation. The living room has large windows, while the kitchen and bathroom are identified as requiring refurbishment. Both bedrooms are described as suitable for a double bed and furniture. The listing states that the property has allocated parking and access to communal gardens, with a designated rear garden also mentioned. Local shops, schools and public transport are nearby, and the property is within reach of Oxford Business Park, the BMW Mini Plant, the city centre and major road routes. The sale is through the online Modern Method of Auction, with a buyer’s premium and legal pack fee payable under the stated terms. Buyers should review the legal pack and auction conditions.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

72out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £120,000, this flat is priced well below the local average on a £/sqf basis, making the asking price a clear opportunity to acquire in Cowley. The 72/100 B grade reflects that strong value and the scope to add value, balanced against the substantial work visible across the flat.

This is a full project rather than a cosmetic update: the kitchen and bathroom are deteriorated, and worn flooring, marked walls and staining show in several rooms. In return, the living room and bedrooms appear to offer useful floor area, with communal gardens and parking adding to the appeal. The visible block exterior and roof appear generally intact. As it is being sold by auction, bidding can take the hammer above the guide, so the eventual price may not stay this cheap.

Key opportunities

  • Use the flat’s apparent room proportions to create a more contemporary two-bedroom layout and finish.
  • Replace the deteriorated kitchen and bathroom, then refresh flooring and wall finishes to give the interior a coherent modern look.
  • Acquire at a asking price well below the local £/sqf average, with maintained communal grounds and visible parking adding appeal.

Key risks

  • The deteriorated kitchen and bathroom, worn flooring and marked or stained finishes across several rooms point to a £35,000–£60,000 full-gut programme, with meaningful budget and scheduling demands rather than a cosmetic refresh.

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Location

Priory Road, Oxford, OX4
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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£453
Based on a loan of £90,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-47.8% since listed
£120,000£20,000(-14.3%)
30/06/2026
Current price
£140,000£20,000(-12.5%)
20/06/2026
£160,000£20,000(-11.1%)
10/06/2026
£180,000£40,000(-18.2%)
15/05/2026
£220,000£10,000(-4.3%)
09/04/2026
£230,000Initial listing
03/10/2025

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