What type of property is 2 Bentley Close, OX16 1PB?

2 Bentley Close, OX16 1PB is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 2 Bentley Close, OX16 1PB last change hands?

2 Bentley Close, OX16 1PB last sold for £250,000 in October 2013, around 13 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £87,000 in May 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Bentley Close, OX16 1PB changed over time?

Across 3 sales between May 1996 and October 2013, 2 Bentley Close, OX16 1PB rose from £87,000 to £250,000, a change of £163,000. That works out to roughly +6.3% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Bentley Close, OX16 1PB?

The current EPC rating for 2 Bentley Close, OX16 1PB is B with a score of 83 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2013 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Bentley Close, OX16 1PB?

2 Bentley Close, OX16 1PB has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (1,216 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Bentley Close, OX16 1PB heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Bentley Close, OX16 1PB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Bentley Close, OX16 1PB?

2 Bentley Close, OX16 1PB is in council tax band E.

Where is 2 Bentley Close, OX16 1PB located?

2 Bentley Close, OX16 1PB sits in Banbury. It falls within the OX16 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

How safe is the area around 2 Bentley Close, OX16 1PB?

Police records around 2 Bentley Close, OX16 1PB 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 2 Bentley Close, OX16 1PB?

The closest primary school to 2 Bentley Close, OX16 1PB is Hardwick Primary School (506m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is North Oxfordshire Academy (333m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Bentley Close, OX16 1PB?

The closest bus stop to 2 Bentley Close, OX16 1PB is Morgan Close, 26m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Bentley Close, Banbury, OX16 1PB

EPC B3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

113 m²

1216 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 83

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Bentley Close

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

2 Bentley Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Banbury (OX16 1PB). It has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (around 1216 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2025) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in March 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 1996–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £440,000 sits 76% above the 2013 sale of £250,000. Last sold in October 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years.

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

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageDouble

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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.

2 Bentley Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

B83

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from Mar 2013

EPC improved fromD56toB83

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (40 kWp) installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Bentley Close, Banbury, OX16 1PB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Bentley Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

2 Bentley Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£440,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£250,000

Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

6 October 2013Most recent
£250,000
+45.3%over 11 years
30 November 2001
£172,000
+97.7%over 5 years
29 May 1996
£87,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX16 1PB: £310,000 (2025–2013).

Nearby sales in OX16 1PB

On the street

Versus other Bentley Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Bentley Close outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,212

Street avg £2,682

Strongly below

Floor Area

113 m²

Street avg 114 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

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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

Morgan Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

North Oxfordshire Academy. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OX16 1PB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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