Cedar Villa, Flat 14, Boxhedge Road, Banbury, OX16 0BU
About Cedar Villa
Cedar Villa is a detached house in Banbury (OX16 0BU). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. At 88 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across Cedar Villa (42–88 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (December 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in January 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Good.
At 88 m² the property is well over the postcode median (48 m² across 14 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 15 years since the last transfer (September 2011). Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1997–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £278,000 is 20.9% above the 2011 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£243/sq ft) was about 23% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
Cedar Villa 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
Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.
£278,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 15 years.
£230,000
Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 15 years.
Sales timeline
20 September 2011Most recent
£230,000
+17.9%over 7 years29 July 2004
£195,000
+46.1%over 3 years29 November 2000
£133,500
+59.9%over 3 years14 February 1997
£83,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in OX16 0BU: £185,000 (2021–2003).
Versus other Boxhedge Road homes
On floor area, Cedar Villa stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
70 (C)
Street avg 72 (C)
Floor Area
88 m²
Street avg 52 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.2 t/year
Street avg 2.3 t/year
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.
Crime
8/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Boxhedge Square — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 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
52.2dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.2dB







