Balnacra, Fenny Compton Road, Claydon, Banbury, OX17 1HA
About Balnacra
Balnacra is a three-bedroom detached house in Claydon, Banbury, Banbury (OX17 1HA). It has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (around 1259 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2015) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from July 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
At 117 m² the property is well over the postcode median (80 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 13 years since the last transfer (November 2013). Across 2010–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £450,000 is 44.2% above the 2013 sale price.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
Outside
- Private gardenFront and rear
Building
- Heating systemAir source
Energy performance
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 31 Jul 2025
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency
Hot water system upgraded
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls changed
Hot water efficiency decreased
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has been extended more than once and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
2 applications on record at Balnacra, Fenny Compton Road, Claydon, Banbury, OX17 1HA
- Mar 2021ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Part single, part two storey
Single storey rear extension and first floor front extension
- Documents
- 6 docs on file
- Reference
- 21/00011/F
- More recent applications — locked
- ConditionsMay 2021Decision
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Sales history & valuation
Latest sale on Balnacra was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£450,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.2% per year over 4 years.
£312,000
Growth on file: 2.2% per year over 4 years.
Sales timeline
22 November 2013Most recent
£312,000
+8.5%over 3 years11 February 2010
£287,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in OX17 1HA: £245,000 (2017–2006).
Nearby sales in OX17 1HA
1a, Fenny Compton Road, Claydon, Banbury, OX17 1HA
Sold Nov 2017
£230,000Calidris, Fenny Compton Road, Claydon, Banbury, OX17 1HA
Sold May 2016
£300,000Somerton, Fenny Compton Road, Claydon, Banbury, OX17 1HA
Sold Jul 2012
£235,0001 Fenny Compton Road, Claydon, Banbury, OX17 1HA
Sold Aug 2006
£245,000The Furze, Fenny Compton Road, Claydon, Banbury, OX17 1HA
Sold Sept 1995
£69,000
Versus other Fenny Compton Road homes
On floor area, Balnacra stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,667
Street avg £2,643
Floor Area
117 m²
Street avg 86 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.4 t/year
Street avg 3.7 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.5 km
Manor Park — bus stop.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
42.4dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
35.5dB







