What type of property is 4 Alma Road, OX16 4RQ?

4 Alma Road, OX16 4RQ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 4 Alma Road, OX16 4RQ last change hands?

4 Alma Road, OX16 4RQ last sold for £187,500 in March 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £176,995 in October 2005, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 4 Alma Road, OX16 4RQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2005 and March 2014, 4 Alma Road, OX16 4RQ rose from £176,995 to £187,500, a change of £10,505. That works out to roughly +0.7% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Alma Road, OX16 4RQ?

The current EPC rating for 4 Alma Road, OX16 4RQ is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Alma Road, OX16 4RQ?

4 Alma Road, OX16 4RQ has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in OX16 4RQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Alma Road, OX16 4RQ heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Alma Road, OX16 4RQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Alma Road, OX16 4RQ?

4 Alma Road, OX16 4RQ is in council tax band C.

Where is 4 Alma Road, OX16 4RQ located?

4 Alma Road, OX16 4RQ sits in Banbury. It falls within the OX16 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

How safe is the area around 4 Alma Road, OX16 4RQ?

Police records around 4 Alma Road, OX16 4RQ 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.

Which schools serve 4 Alma Road, OX16 4RQ?

The closest primary school to 4 Alma Road, OX16 4RQ is Dashwood Banbury Academy (205m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wykham Park (1.7km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 4 Alma Road, OX16 4RQ?

The closest bus stop to 4 Alma Road, OX16 4RQ is Merton Street Mosque, 147m away. The nearest rail option is Banbury Rail Station, 192m away.

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4 Alma Road, Banbury, OX16 4RQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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 £279,000 is 48.8% 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

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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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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.

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

£279,000

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

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Last sold (2014)

£187,500

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

Sales timeline

3 March 2014Most recent
£187,500
+5.9%over 8 years
27 October 2005
£176,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX16 4RQ: £158,500 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in OX16 4RQ

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

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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 Verney Road

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1 School Row, School View

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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 4RQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

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

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60 dB

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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