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3 Grafton Lodge, Britannia Road, Banbury, OX16 5BD

3 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 02
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
61 m²
657 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 3 Grafton Lodge

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

3 Grafton Lodge is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Banbury (OX16 5BD). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include a balcony.

At 61 m² the property is well over the postcode median (42 m² across 11 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1995–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £137,000 is 48.9% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£140/sq ft) was about 24.8% below the postcode norm. On the market in January 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years.

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
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • ParkingAllocated
  • BalconyYes

Building

  • Heating systemElectric
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Grafton Lodge

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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 2)
May 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from May 2013
EPC improved fromD58toC72
Hot Water
PoorVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
14%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Grafton Lodge, Britannia Road, Banbury, OX16 5BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Grafton Lodge has no planning applications on record.

9

But the area is active

9 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.

3 Grafton Lodge has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£137,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 18 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2014)

£92,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 17 January 2014Most recent

    £92,000

    +142.1%over 15 years

  2. 27 September 1998

    £38,000

    +32.2%over 2 years

  3. 21 December 1995

    £28,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX16 5BD: £122,500 (2022–2016).

On the street

Versus other Britannia Road homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 3 Grafton Lodge stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,508

Street avg £2,249

Below

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 43 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Grafton Lodge

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £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.
£133k

1 Ashby Court, Newland Road

OX16 5XT

2 bed
£174k

1 Banbury Chambers, Butchers Row

OX16 5AG

2 bed1 bath
£205k

1 2, Flat 1b, St Johns Place

OX16 5HP

Flat2 bed1 bath
£219k

1 2, Flat 2b, St Johns Place

OX16 5HP

Flat2 bed2 bath
£125k

1 Grafton Lodge, Britannia Road

OX16 5BD

1 bed1 bath
£268k

1 Fraser Close

OX16 5QW

2 bed1 bath
£269k

1 Cherwell Wharf, Lower Cherwell Street

OX16 5AJ

2 bed1 bath
£600k

1 Calthorpe Road

OX16 5HS

2 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

8/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Morrisons — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Harriers Banbury Academy. 20 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 5BD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for OX16 5BD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for OX16 5BD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.7dB

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 3 Grafton Lodge, Britannia Road, Banbury, OX16 5BD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.