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5 Bentley Close, Banbury, OX16 1PB

3 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
116 m²
1249 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5 Bentley Close

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

5 Bentley Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Banbury (OX16 1PB). It has a recorded floor area of 116 m² (around 1249 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

Across 2003–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £450,000 sits 60.7% above the 2012 sale of £280,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs). Last changed hands 14 years ago, in June 2012.

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • GarageDouble

Building

  • Heating systemGas
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Feb 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2025from Mar 2010
EPC improved fromE53toC71
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof
PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
20%85%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Bentley Close, Banbury, OX16 1PB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Bentley Close has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

2 applications on record at 5 Bentley Close, Banbury, OX16 1PB

2decisions2extensions49documents1nearby
  1. Sept 2011
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Rear of property

    Two-storey rear extension and brickwork to existing bay window

    Documents
    30 docs on file
    Reference
    11/01087/F
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
  • The 49 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

5 Bentley Close saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£450,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.5% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£280,000

Growth on file: 2.5% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 June 2012Most recent

    £280,000

    +14.8%over 8 years

  2. 27 May 2004

    £244,000

    +9.7%over 1 year

  3. 19 February 2003

    £222,500

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

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.

On years held, 5 Bentley Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,414

Street avg £2,653

On par

Floor Area

116 m²

Street avg 113 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Bentley Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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1 Bentley Close

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1 Bismore Road

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1 Bannister Drive

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1 Bettina Crescent

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1 Angelica Close

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1 Chamomile Place

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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.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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 road noise heatmap for OX16 1PB

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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