Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
2 Alma Road, Banbury, OX16 4RQ
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
64 m²
689 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
About 2 Alma Road
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
2 Alma Road is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Banbury (OX16 4RQ). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).
Across 2005–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £275,000 sits 63.7% above the 2012 sale of £168,000. At 64 m² it's 18.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (54 m² median across 68 EPCs). Last sold in November 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years.
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
- Bathrooms2
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- GarageYes
Building
- Central heatingYes
- RefurbishedYes
Before you decide
Everything you need to know about 2 Alma Road
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Signs of HMO activity in the area
Pick your report · from £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
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)
Nov 2023
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 24 November 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Nov 2023from Feb 2012
Low Energy Lighting
10%90%
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 2 HomeBuyer Report
21st centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C
We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.
From £545 · Includes VAT
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 2 Alma Road, Banbury, OX16 4RQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
2 Alma Road has no planning applications on record.
4
But the area is active
4 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.
2 Alma Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£275,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.4% per year over 7 years.
Last sold (2012)
£168,000
Growth on file: -1.4% per year over 7 years.
Sales timeline
23 November 2012Most recent
£168,000
-9.7%over 7 years27 October 2005
£185,995
Median price across the last 5 sales in OX16 4RQ: £158,500 (2026–2024).
Versus other Alma Road homes
Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
Price per m² for 2 Alma Road lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,625
Street avg £4,244
Floor Area
64 m²
Street avg 62 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 t/year
Street avg 2.0 t/year
Property research, connected
Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month
Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.
Start your researchSimilar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor 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.
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
342/mo
Steady 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.
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 4RQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.0dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Common questions
The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 2 Alma Road, Banbury, OX16 4RQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.