Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
1 Birch House, Clarkes Court, Banbury, OX16 2BT
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
67 m²
721 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
About 1 Birch House
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
1 Birch House is a two-bedroom property in Banbury (OX16 2BT). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. At 67 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (67–80 m²). The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (75 versus a best of 81). The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Held since September 2006 — that's 20 years off the open market, well above the local norm. At 67 m² it's 15.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (79 m² median across 3 EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £188,000 is 25.4% above the 2006 sale price.
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms2
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
Current Certificate
Jul 2026EPC Rating
A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 16 July 2036
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Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 1 Birch House, Clarkes Court, Banbury, OX16 2BT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
1 Birch House has no planning applications on record.
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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
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Latest sale on 1 Birch House was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£188,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
Last sold (2006)
£149,950
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
24 September 2006Most recent
£149,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in OX16 2BT: £188,000 (2024–2005).
Versus other Clarkes Court homes
Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On price per m², 1 Birch House runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,238
Street avg £2,515
Floor Area
67 m²
Street avg 78 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.9 t/year
Street avg 1.7 t/year
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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.
Crime
342/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Boxhedge Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury. 19 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
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OX16 2BT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.9dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Common questions
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