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4 Alma Road, Banbury, OX16 4RQ

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
60 m²
646 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 4 Alma Road

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

4 Alma Road is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Banbury (OX16 4RQ). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since June 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

On the market in March 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years. Across 2005–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 0.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £268,000 is 42.9% above the 2014 sale price.

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingAllocated

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 Alma Road

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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 3)
Mar 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 March 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2014from Jun 2013
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
22%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2024from Mar 2014
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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21st centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Alma Road, Banbury, OX16 4RQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

4 Alma Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£268,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.7% per year over 8 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2014)

£187,500

Growth on file: 0.7% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 3 March 2014Most recent

    £187,500

    +5.9%over 8 years

  2. 27 October 2005

    £176,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX16 4RQ: £158,500 (2026–2024).

On the street

Versus other Alma Road homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

4 Alma Road outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,125

Street avg £4,199

Below

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 62 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 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

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.
£257k

10 Alma Road

OX16 4RQ

2 bed
£252k

1 Old School Place

OX16 4UB

2 bed
£249k

1 Alma Road

OX16 4RT

2 bed
£231k

1 Junction Road

OX16 4SJ

2 bed1 bath
£201k

1 Canterbury Close

OX16 4FE

2 bed1 bath
£176k

1 Verney Road

OX16 4QW

2 bed2 bath
£163k

1 Bridge Court, Causeway

OX16 4AF

2 bed1 bath
£260k

1 Westminster Way

OX16 4FA

3 bed
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

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.

Noise

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 road noise heatmap for OX16 4RQ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for OX16 4RQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 4 Alma Road, Banbury, OX16 4RQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.