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52 Alma Road, Banbury, OX16 4RQ

5 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 1st
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
56 m²
603 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 79
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 52 Alma Road

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

52 Alma Road is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Banbury (OX16 4RQ). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band B. At 56 m² this is the 46th smallest of 69 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 30–101 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 70 units on file. The latest certificate (May 2018) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Main heating runs on electricity.

It changed hands recently, sold January 2026 for £170,000. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

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
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • ParkingAllocated

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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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
May 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C79
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 May 2028

1 year remaining
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Level 3 Building Survey

21st century1st Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 52 Alma Road, Banbury, OX16 4RQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

52 Alma Road has no planning applications on record.

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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.

52 Alma Road has changed hands more often than typical for the area.

Current estimate

£168,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.2% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£170,000

Growth on file: 0.2% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 5 January 2026Most recent

    £170,000

    +9.7%over 6 years

  2. 15 March 2019

    £155,000

    +6.9%over 4 years

  3. 28 November 2014

    £145,000

    +31.1%over 5 years

  4. 3 December 2008

    £110,600

    -32.1%

  5. 25 June 2008

    £162,950

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 56 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

52 Alma Road is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,036

Street avg £3,097

On par

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 50 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 52 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.
£163k

1 Bridge Court, Causeway

OX16 4AF

2 bed1 bath
£176k

1 Verney Road

OX16 4QW

2 bed2 bath
£201k

1 Canterbury Close

OX16 4FE

2 bed1 bath
£231k

1 Junction Road

OX16 4SJ

2 bed1 bath
£249k

1 Alma Road

OX16 4RT

2 bed
£252k

1 Old School Place

OX16 4UB

2 bed
£257k

10 Alma Road

OX16 4RQ

2 bed
£143k

1 Marshall Road

OX16 4QR

1 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

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