1 The Old Bank, Horse Fair, Banbury, OX16 0AE
About 1 The Old Bank
1 The Old Bank is a semi-detached house in Banbury (OX16 0AE). It has a recorded floor area of 35 m² (around 377 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2012 onwards. At 35 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (35–88 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since November 2014. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Main heating runs on electricity.
At 35 m² it sits well below the postcode median (50 m² across 22 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
Energy performance
1 The Old Bank's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 18 November 2034
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system upgraded
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
1 The Old Bank has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
1 The Old Bank has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£130,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in OX16 0AE: £149,000 (2021–2015).
Nearby sales in OX16 0AE
1 Woolpack Mews, Horse Fair, Banbury, OX16 0AE
Sold Dec 2021
£127,0002 The Old Bank, Horse Fair, Banbury, OX16 0AE
Sold Sept 2021
£205,0003 Woolpack Mews, Horse Fair, Banbury, OX16 0AE
Sold Jan 2019
£149,000Stormark House 30a, Horse Fair, Banbury, OX16 0AE
Sold Oct 2016
£450,0004 Woolpack Mews, Horse Fair, Banbury, OX16 0AE
Sold Apr 2015
£120,000
Versus other Horse Fair homes
1 The Old Bank is notably below the street on floor area.
EPC Rating
77 (C)
Street avg 66 (D)
Floor Area
35 m²
Street avg 57 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.5 t/year
Street avg 2.8 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
342/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Horse Fair — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury. 20 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.1dB







