What kind of home is 2 Purston House, Alma Road, OX16 4AD?

2 Purston House, Alma Road, OX16 4AD is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 2 Purston House, Alma Road, OX16 4AD last change hands?

2 Purston House, Alma Road, OX16 4AD last sold for £142,000 in December 2020, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £152,395 in June 2008, so prices have been falling over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Purston House, Alma Road, OX16 4AD changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 2008 and December 2020, 2 Purston House, Alma Road, OX16 4AD fell from £152,395 to £142,000, a change of £10,395. That works out to roughly -0.6% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Purston House, Alma Road, OX16 4AD have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Purston House, Alma Road, OX16 4AD is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in September 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Purston House, Alma Road, OX16 4AD?

2 Purston House, Alma Road, OX16 4AD has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (538 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Purston House, Alma Road, OX16 4AD use?

The latest EPC at 2 Purston House, Alma Road, OX16 4AD records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Purston House, Alma Road, OX16 4AD?

2 Purston House, Alma Road, OX16 4AD 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 2 Purston House, Alma Road, OX16 4AD in?

2 Purston House, Alma Road, OX16 4AD sits in Banbury. It falls within the OX16 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

How safe is the area around 2 Purston House, Alma Road, OX16 4AD?

Police records around 2 Purston House, Alma Road, OX16 4AD 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 2 Purston House, Alma Road, OX16 4AD?

The closest primary school to 2 Purston House, Alma Road, OX16 4AD is Dashwood Banbury Academy (186m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wykham Park (1.7km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Purston House, Alma Road, OX16 4AD?

The closest bus stop to 2 Purston House, Alma Road, OX16 4AD is Merton Street Mosque, 96m away. The nearest rail option is Banbury Rail Station, 199m away.

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2 Purston House, Alma Road, Banbury, OX16 4AD

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor Ground

Bedrooms

Floor area

50 m²

538 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Purston House

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

2 Purston House is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Banbury (OX16 4AD). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band B. At 50 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 5 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 49–58 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 5 units on file. The latest certificate (September 2019) shows a C (score 74). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 2008–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at -0.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £157,000 is 10.6% above the 2020 sale price. Sold December 2020 for £142,000.

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
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingYes

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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.

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Purston House, Alma Road, Banbury, OX16 4AD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Purston House has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 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.

2 Purston House's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£157,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.6% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£142,000

Growth on file: -0.6% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

15 December 2020Most recent
£142,000
-6.8%over 12 years
24 June 2008
£152,395

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX16 4AD: £155,000 (2022–2014).

Nearby sales in OX16 4AD

On the street

Versus other Alma Road homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 2 Purston House runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,840

Street avg £3,058

Below

Floor Area

50 m²

Street avg 53 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Below

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

8/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Merton Street Mosque — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Dashwood Banbury Academy. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OX16 4AD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OX16 4AD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.1dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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