What kind of home is 1 Chestnut Vale, OX17 1AW?

1 Chestnut Vale, OX17 1AW is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Chestnut Vale, OX17 1AW?

1 Chestnut Vale, OX17 1AW last sold for £628,000 in February 2026. Before that, it sold for £415,000 in December 2005, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Chestnut Vale, OX17 1AW appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 2005 and February 2026, 1 Chestnut Vale, OX17 1AW rose from £415,000 to £628,000, a change of £213,000. That works out to roughly +2.1% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Chestnut Vale, OX17 1AW?

The current EPC rating for 1 Chestnut Vale, OX17 1AW is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in May 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Chestnut Vale, OX17 1AW?

1 Chestnut Vale, OX17 1AW has a recorded floor area of 195 m² (2,099 sq ft), around 49 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Chestnut Vale, OX17 1AW use?

The latest EPC at 1 Chestnut Vale, OX17 1AW records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Chestnut Vale, OX17 1AW?

1 Chestnut Vale, OX17 1AW is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 1 Chestnut Vale, OX17 1AW in?

1 Chestnut Vale, OX17 1AW sits in Mollington, Banbury, Banbury. It falls within the OX17 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

Is 1 Chestnut Vale, OX17 1AW in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Chestnut Vale, OX17 1AW show an average of 50 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (16% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Chestnut Vale, OX17 1AW?

The closest primary school to 1 Chestnut Vale, OX17 1AW is Cropredy Church of England Primary School (2.9km).

What transport links are near 1 Chestnut Vale, OX17 1AW?

The closest bus stop to 1 Chestnut Vale, OX17 1AW is Chestnut Road, 237m away. In total there are 14 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Chestnut Vale, Mollington, Banbury, OX17 1AW

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Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

195 m²

2099 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 1 Chestnut Vale

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

1 Chestnut Vale is a four-bedroom detached house in Mollington, Banbury, Banbury (OX17 1AW). It has a recorded floor area of 195 m² (around 2099 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band G. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in May 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 96), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Most recent transfer was February 2026 at £628,000 — fresh data. Across 2005–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.1% per year.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes
ConservatoryYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenNorth-facing
GarageDouble

Building

TenureFreehold
Heating systemOil
Solar panelsYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2022

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 May 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2022from May 2010

EPC improved fromD64toC73

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

39%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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21st centuryDetached HouseFreeholdEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Chestnut Vale, Mollington, Banbury, OX17 1AW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Chestnut Vale has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

7 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 Chestnut Vale valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£600,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.1% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£628,000

Growth on file: 2.1% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

5 February 2026Most recent
£628,000
+51.3%over 20 years
16 December 2005
£415,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in OX17 1AW: £457,500 (2015–2005).

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Comparables

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Area

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Crime

50/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Chestnut Road — bus stop.

Closest school

2.9 km

Cropredy Church of England Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OX17 1AW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OX17 1AW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.8dB

Low

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