What kind of home is 20 Poolside Close, OX16 0BL?

20 Poolside Close, OX16 0BL is a semi-detached house.

When did 20 Poolside Close, OX16 0BL last change hands?

20 Poolside Close, OX16 0BL last sold for £178,000 in April 2026. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 20 Poolside Close, OX16 0BL?

The current EPC rating for 20 Poolside Close, OX16 0BL is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in December 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Poolside Close, OX16 0BL?

20 Poolside Close, OX16 0BL has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Poolside Close, OX16 0BL use?

The latest EPC at 20 Poolside Close, OX16 0BL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Poolside Close, OX16 0BL?

20 Poolside Close, OX16 0BL is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 20 Poolside Close, OX16 0BL in?

20 Poolside Close, OX16 0BL sits in Banbury. It falls within the OX16 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

Is 20 Poolside Close, OX16 0BL in a safe area?

Police records around 20 Poolside Close, OX16 0BL show an average of 342 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 44% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 20 Poolside Close, OX16 0BL?

The closest primary school to 20 Poolside Close, OX16 0BL is Orchard Fields Community School (468m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wykham Park (1.3km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 20 Poolside Close, OX16 0BL?

The closest bus stop to 20 Poolside Close, OX16 0BL is Queens Road, 152m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Poolside Close, Banbury, OX16 0BL

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 20 Poolside Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

20 Poolside Close is a semi-detached house in Banbury (OX16 0BL). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2021) shows a C (score 70). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Most recent transfer was April 2026 at £178,000 — fresh data. Today's modelled estimate of £205,000 is 15.2% above the 2026 sale price.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate

Dec 2021

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 December 2031

5 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Poolside Close, Banbury, OX16 0BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Poolside Close 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Current estimate

£205,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2026)

£178,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 April 2026Most recent
£178,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in OX16 0BL: £176,000 (2025–2025).

Nearby sales in OX16 0BL

17 Poolside Close, Banbury, OX16 0BL
Sold Mar 2025
£176,000

On the street

Versus other Poolside Close homes

Four headline reads against 37 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

20 Poolside Close is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 71 (C)

On par

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Banbury district page.

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Crime

342/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Queens Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Orchard Fields Community School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OX16 0BL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OX16 0BL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

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Common questions

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