What kind of home is 1 Bedford Close, OX16 1PA?

1 Bedford Close, OX16 1PA is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 1 Bedford Close, OX16 1PA last change hands?

1 Bedford Close, OX16 1PA last sold for £230,000 in November 2022, around 4 years ago. Before that, it sold for £105,000 in November 2002, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Bedford Close, OX16 1PA changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2002 and November 2022, 1 Bedford Close, OX16 1PA rose from £105,000 to £230,000, a change of £125,000. That works out to roughly +4% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Bedford Close, OX16 1PA have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Bedford Close, OX16 1PA is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Bedford Close, OX16 1PA?

1 Bedford Close, OX16 1PA has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 23% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in OX16 1PA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Bedford Close, OX16 1PA use?

The latest EPC at 1 Bedford Close, OX16 1PA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Bedford Close, OX16 1PA?

1 Bedford Close, OX16 1PA 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 1 Bedford Close, OX16 1PA in?

1 Bedford Close, OX16 1PA sits in Banbury. It falls within the OX16 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

What is crime like near 1 Bedford Close, OX16 1PA?

Police records around 1 Bedford Close, OX16 1PA 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.

What schools are near 1 Bedford Close, OX16 1PA?

The closest primary school to 1 Bedford Close, OX16 1PA is Hardwick Primary School (342m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is North Oxfordshire Academy (499m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Bedford Close, OX16 1PA?

The closest bus stop to 1 Bedford Close, OX16 1PA is Bedford Close, 41m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Bedford Close, Banbury, OX16 1PA

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Bedford Close

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

1 Bedford Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Banbury (OX16 1PA). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in April 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

At 55 m² it's 23.9% larger than the typical home in the postcode (44 m² median across 14 EPCs). Across 2002–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£389/sq ft) was about 77% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £230,000 in November 2022. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
StudyYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

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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 3)

Oct 2022

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2020from Apr 2010

EPC improved fromD66toC71

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

43%73%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2022from Mar 2020

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Bedford Close, Banbury, OX16 1PA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Bedford Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Latest sale on 1 Bedford Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£251,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£230,000

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

10 November 2022Most recent
£230,000
+119.0%over 19 years
27 November 2002
£105,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX16 1PA: £183,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in OX16 1PA

On the street

Versus other Bedford Close homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 1 Bedford Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,182

Street avg £3,332

Strongly above

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 44 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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.

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

0.0 km

Bedford Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Hardwick Primary School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OX16 1PA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OX16 1PA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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