What type of property is 4 Church Lane, OX17 1AZ?

4 Church Lane, OX17 1AZ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

When did 4 Church Lane, OX17 1AZ last change hands?

4 Church Lane, OX17 1AZ last sold for £275,000 in October 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £127,995 in November 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 4 Church Lane, OX17 1AZ?

Across 3 sales between November 1999 and October 2016, 4 Church Lane, OX17 1AZ rose from £127,995 to £275,000, a change of £147,005. That works out to roughly +4.6% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Church Lane, OX17 1AZ?

The current EPC rating for 4 Church Lane, OX17 1AZ is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. It has improved from a G recorded in January 2014 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Church Lane, OX17 1AZ?

4 Church Lane, OX17 1AZ has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (1,055 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 51% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in OX17 1AZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Church Lane, OX17 1AZ heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Church Lane, OX17 1AZ records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 4 Church Lane, OX17 1AZ had any planning applications?

4 Church Lane, OX17 1AZ has council approval for two-storey rear extension granted in July 2017 under ref. 17/01031/F. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 4 Church Lane, OX17 1AZ?

4 Church Lane, OX17 1AZ is in council tax band C.

Where is 4 Church Lane, OX17 1AZ located?

4 Church Lane, OX17 1AZ sits in Mollington, Banbury, Banbury. It falls within the OX17 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

How safe is the area around 4 Church Lane, OX17 1AZ?

Police records around 4 Church Lane, OX17 1AZ 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.

Which schools serve 4 Church Lane, OX17 1AZ?

The closest primary school to 4 Church Lane, OX17 1AZ is Cropredy Church of England Primary School (2.9km).

What transport links are near 4 Church Lane, OX17 1AZ?

The closest bus stop to 4 Church Lane, OX17 1AZ is Chestnut Road, 132m away. In total there are 15 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Church Lane, Mollington, Banbury, OX17 1AZ

3 sales on record3 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

98 m²

1055 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4 Church Lane

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

4 Church Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Mollington, Banbury, Banbury (OX17 1AZ). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in January 2014 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 98 m² it sits well below the postcode median (198 m² across 7 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1999–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £360,000 is 30.9% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£261/sq ft) was about 24% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in October 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenWrap around
DrivewayYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 August 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from Jan 2014

EPC improved fromG19toD55

Main Fuel

LPGOil

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

65%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Church Lane, Mollington, Banbury, OX17 1AZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey rear extension at 4 Church Lane.

3 applications on record at 4 Church Lane, Mollington, Banbury, OX17 1AZ

3decisions2extensions58documents7nearby

Dec 2012
Heritage
Outcome in report
Demolition of the top 2m of chimney
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
12/01794/CAC
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ExtensionJul 2017Decision
PorchMar 2017Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

4 Church Lane has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£360,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£275,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

9 October 2016Most recent
£275,000
+3.8%over 9 years
2 October 2007
£265,000
+107.0%over 7 years
29 November 1999
£127,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX17 1AZ: £410,000 (2024–2022).

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On the street

Versus the street

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

4 Church Lane outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,806

Street avg £2,406

Above

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 173 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.4 t/year

Street avg 8.4 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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Nearest stop

0.1 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

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.2dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for OX17 1AZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.4dB

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