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The Orchard, Lower Farm Lane, Mollington, Banbury, OX17 1BJ

2 planning records

Estimated value

£778,000

  • Since the 2021 sale (£640,000)+22%
  • Against OX17 1BJ's recent median (£318,500)+144%

Newest record on this page: July 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
198 m²
2131 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£778,000

  • Against its 2021 sale (£640,000)+22%
  • Against OX17 1BJ's recent median (£318,500)+144%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for The Orchard is modelled from its 198 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in OX17 1BJ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    198 m² from the EPC lodged in July 2026

  • Sales of this home

    2 sales recorded, the latest in 2021

  • Recent sales in OX17 1BJ

    5 sales, median £318,500 (2021–2018)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: June 2021Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 of 2 applicationsFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on The Orchard was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Sales timeline

  1. 12 March 2021Most recent

    £640,000

    +52.4%over 8 years

  2. 24 June 2012

    £420,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX17 1BJ: £318,500 (2021–2018).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for The Orchard, Lower Farm Lane, Mollington, Banbury, OX17 1BJ. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About The Orchard

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

The Orchard is a four-bedroom detached house in Mollington, Banbury, Banbury (OX17 1BJ). It has a recorded floor area of 198 m² (around 2131 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Main heating runs on oil. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a corner plot.

At 198 m² the property is well over the postcode median (96 m² across 6 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2012–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £778,000 is 21.6% above the 2021 sale price. Most recent transfer: March 2021 at £640,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageDouble
  • LandYes
  • Corner plotYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
  • 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.

The Orchard's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jul 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
7.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2016from Mar 2012
EPC improved fromE43toD60
Wall Insulation
Uninsulated StonePartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Jul 2026from Sept 2016
Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
11%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Orchard, Lower Farm Lane, Mollington, Banbury, OX17 1BJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at The Orchard, Lower Farm Lane, Mollington, Banbury, OX17 1BJ

2decisions1extensions22documents7nearby
  1. Jul 2007
    New BuildOutline
    Outcome in report

    OUTLINE - Erection of 1 no. two bedroom bungalow

    Reference
    07/00880/OUT
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. PorchDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 7 notable nearby
  • The 22 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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On the street

Versus other Lower Farm Lane homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

The Orchard is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,232

Street avg £3,336

On par

Floor Area

198 m²

Street avg 112 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

7.9 t/year

Street avg 7.9 t/year

On par
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.
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Crime

50/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Chestnut Road — bus stop.

Nearest stops

  • Chestnut RoadBus stop177m
  • Mollington TurnBus stop539m
  • Point to Point FarmBus stop1.2km
  • Middle LaneBus stop2.3km

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences305 reports41%
  • Anti-social Behaviour127 reports17%
  • Burglary65 reports9%
  • Other Theft58 reports8%

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 OX17 1BJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for OX17 1BJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for OX17 1BJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.0dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC DNo mains gas

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Comparables

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for The Orchard is modelled from its 198 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in OX17 1BJ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for The Orchard. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for The Orchard was lodged in July 2026 at band D and is valid until July 2036. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to The Orchard. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 15 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. Schools and stops are measured in a straight line from OX17 1BJ. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
The Orchard is in council tax band F. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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