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1 2, Flat 2b, St Johns Place, Banbury, OX16 5HP

Property type
Detached
Floor -1
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
83 m²
893 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 1 2

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

1 2 is a two-bedroom detached house in Banbury (OX16 5HP). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2018 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. Main heating runs on electricity. At 83 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 4 units on EPC record in 1 2, where floor areas span 68–83 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 4 units on file.

At 83 m² it's 16.9% larger than the typical home in the postcode (71 m² median across 3 EPCs).

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
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 2

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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.

1 2's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
1.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2025from Apr 2018
EPC improved fromF29toD65
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Walls
PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
53%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraBasement FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildNo mains gas

Because the property was built before 1919 and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £885 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 2, Flat 2b, St Johns Place, Banbury, OX16 5HP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 2 has no planning applications on record.

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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.

1 2 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£219,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

On the street

Versus other St Johns Place homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 2 outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

65 (D)

Street avg 65 (D)

On par

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 2

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
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.

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

8/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Dashwood Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for OX16 5HP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.7dB

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 1 2, Flat 2b, St Johns Place, Banbury, OX16 5HP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.