What type of property is The Chestnuts, Main Street, OX17 1BQ?

The Chestnuts, Main Street, OX17 1BQ is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did The Chestnuts, Main Street, OX17 1BQ last change hands?

The Chestnuts, Main Street, OX17 1BQ last sold for £692,000 in May 2018, around 8 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is The Chestnuts, Main Street, OX17 1BQ?

The current EPC rating for The Chestnuts, Main Street, OX17 1BQ is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in June 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of The Chestnuts, Main Street, OX17 1BQ?

The Chestnuts, Main Street, OX17 1BQ has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (1,259 sq ft), around 117 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is The Chestnuts, Main Street, OX17 1BQ heated?

The latest EPC at The Chestnuts, Main Street, OX17 1BQ records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has The Chestnuts, Main Street, OX17 1BQ had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at The Chestnuts, Main Street, OX17 1BQ was a refusal for an application (ref. 22/01157/LB) in March 2024. Earlier filings include 13 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is The Chestnuts, Main Street, OX17 1BQ?

The Chestnuts, Main Street, OX17 1BQ is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is The Chestnuts, Main Street, OX17 1BQ located?

The Chestnuts, Main Street, OX17 1BQ sits in Mollington, Banbury, Banbury. It falls within the OX17 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

What is crime like near The Chestnuts, Main Street, OX17 1BQ?

Police records around The Chestnuts, Main Street, OX17 1BQ show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 59% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve The Chestnuts, Main Street, OX17 1BQ?

The closest primary school to The Chestnuts, Main Street, OX17 1BQ is Cropredy Church of England Primary School (3.0km).

What is the nearest station to The Chestnuts, Main Street, OX17 1BQ?

The closest bus stop to The Chestnuts, Main Street, OX17 1BQ is Chestnut Road, 78m away. In total there are 14 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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The Chestnuts, Main Street, Mollington, Banbury, OX17 1BQ

14 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

117 m²

1259 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About The Chestnuts

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

The Chestnuts is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Mollington, Banbury, Banbury (OX17 1BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (around 1259 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Main heating runs on oil.

14 planning records sit against the property, 13 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include tree works, new windows, an extension and an annexe, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references listed-building consent, which constrain future alterations. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£549/sq ft) was about 146.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in May 2018 and unlisted since — roughly 8 years. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

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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.

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

5.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Chestnuts, Main Street, Mollington, Banbury, OX17 1BQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A solar panel installation application was refused at The Chestnuts in 2024.

14 applications on record at The Chestnuts, Main Street, Mollington, Banbury, OX17 1BQ

14decisions1extensions115documents7nearby

Flagged:Listed building

May 2006
AnnexHeritage
Outcome in report
Enlargement of storage building to form garage and store and alteration to attached barn/store to form further residential accommodation, installation of 3 no. conservation roof lights, existing door opening enlarged to rear, 3 no. new doors to courtyard/street elevation, 1 no. window and timber glazed screen to side elevation, 2no. glazed timber screens to courtyard elevation and associated internal alterations (as amended by plans received 18/05/06)
Extension
Reference
06/00358/LB
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
Tree WorksFeb 2026Please identify the trees Corkscrew Hazel (T1) - plan to fell because it causes excessive shading to the house (into the living room) and prevents successful growth of vegetation beneath. Common Holly (T2) - plan to fell because it causes excessive shading to the house (into the living room) and prevents successful growth of vegetation beneath. Violet tree (T4) - plan to fell because it is partially dead and gives little foliage. The trees are not subject to Tree Preservation Orders but are situated within a designated conservation areaDecision
Solar PanelsMar 2024Decision

+ 11 more applications in the report

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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.

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

Current estimate

£687,000

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Last sold (2018)

£692,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

3 May 2018Most recent
£692,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX17 1BQ: £360,000 (2020–1999).

Nearby sales in OX17 1BQ

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Area

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Chestnut Road — bus stop.

Closest school

3.0 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

51.7dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for OX17 1BQ

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