What type of property is 31 Abbey Road, OX16 0HQ?

31 Abbey Road, OX16 0HQ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 31 Abbey Road, OX16 0HQ sell for?

31 Abbey Road, OX16 0HQ last sold for £183,000 in October 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £102,000 in July 2010. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 31 Abbey Road, OX16 0HQ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between July 2010 and October 2020, 31 Abbey Road, OX16 0HQ rose from £102,000 to £183,000, a change of £81,000. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 31 Abbey Road, OX16 0HQ?

The current EPC rating for 31 Abbey Road, OX16 0HQ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in July 2019. It has improved from a G recorded in June 2010 (4 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 31 Abbey Road, OX16 0HQ?

31 Abbey Road, OX16 0HQ has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 31 Abbey Road, OX16 0HQ heated?

The latest EPC at 31 Abbey Road, OX16 0HQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 31 Abbey Road, OX16 0HQ?

31 Abbey Road, OX16 0HQ 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.

Where is 31 Abbey Road, OX16 0HQ located?

31 Abbey Road, OX16 0HQ sits in Banbury. It falls within the OX16 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

What is crime like near 31 Abbey Road, OX16 0HQ?

Police records around 31 Abbey Road, OX16 0HQ show an average of 8 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 62% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (487% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 31 Abbey Road, OX16 0HQ?

The closest primary school to 31 Abbey Road, OX16 0HQ is Hill View Primary School (335m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is North Oxfordshire Academy (1.1km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 31 Abbey Road, OX16 0HQ?

The closest bus stop to 31 Abbey Road, OX16 0HQ is Abbey Road, 104m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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31 Abbey Road, Banbury, OX16 0HQ

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 31 Abbey Road

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

31 Abbey Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Banbury (OX16 0HQ). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in June 2010 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Across 2010–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £239,000 is 30.6% above the 2020 sale price. Sold October 2020 for £183,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3

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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(1 of 2)

Jul 2019

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2019from Jun 2010

EPC improved fromG14toC69

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

Solid FuelGas

Switched from solid fuel to cleaner energy source

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Abbey Road, Banbury, OX16 0HQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Abbey Road 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£239,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£183,000

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

18 October 2020Most recent
£183,000
+22.0%over 7 years
15 August 2013
£150,000
+47.1%over 3 years
22 July 2010
£102,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX16 0HQ: £220,000 (2021–2007).

Nearby sales in OX16 0HQ

On the street

Versus other Abbey Road homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£2,542

Street avg £2,225

Below

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 72 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£260k

1 Conway Drive

OX16 0QW

3 bed1 bath

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1 Braithwaite Close

OX16 0NW

3 bed1 bath

£225k

1 Boxhedge Terrace

OX16 0BX

2 bed1 bath

£283k

1 Chester Way

OX16 0NS

4 bed2 bath

1 Briggs Close

OX16 0BE

3 bed

£300k

1 Denbigh Close

OX16 0BQ

1 bed1 bath

£241k

1 Beesley Road

OX16 0HB

£235k

1 Balmoral Avenue

OX16 0JU

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.

Full Banbury report

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

Abbey Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Hill View Primary School. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

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Night-time road noise heatmap for OX16 0HQ

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FAQ

Common questions

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