What type of property is 48 Arbury Banks, OX17 1LU?

48 Arbury Banks, OX17 1LU is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 48 Arbury Banks, OX17 1LU sell for?

48 Arbury Banks, OX17 1LU last sold for £215,000 in September 2017, around 9 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 48 Arbury Banks, OX17 1LU?

The current EPC rating for 48 Arbury Banks, OX17 1LU is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 48 Arbury Banks, OX17 1LU?

48 Arbury Banks, OX17 1LU has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 48 Arbury Banks, OX17 1LU heated?

The latest EPC at 48 Arbury Banks, OX17 1LU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 48 Arbury Banks, OX17 1LU?

48 Arbury Banks, OX17 1LU is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 48 Arbury Banks, OX17 1LU located?

48 Arbury Banks, OX17 1LU sits in Chipping Warden, Banbury, Banbury. It falls within the OX17 postcode district.

Is 48 Arbury Banks, OX17 1LU in a safe area?

Police records around 48 Arbury Banks, OX17 1LU 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 48 Arbury Banks, OX17 1LU?

The closest primary school to 48 Arbury Banks, OX17 1LU is Chipping Warden Primary Academy (732m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 48 Arbury Banks, OX17 1LU?

The closest bus stop to 48 Arbury Banks, OX17 1LU is Hogg End, 93m away. In total there are 13 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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48 Arbury Banks, Chipping Warden, Banbury, OX17 1LU

Notable views

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 48 Arbury Banks

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

48 Arbury Banks is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Chipping Warden, Banbury, Banbury (OX17 1LU). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Other recorded features include notable views and a conservatory.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs). On the market in September 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years. Today's modelled estimate of £305,000 is 41.9% above the 2017 sale price.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
Notable viewsYes

Building

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Sept 2016

EPC improved fromE44toD62

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 48 Arbury Banks, Chipping Warden, Banbury, OX17 1LU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

48 Arbury Banks 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.

48 Arbury Banks valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£305,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2017)

£215,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

28 September 2017Most recent
£215,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX17 1LU: £280,000 (2025–2015).

Nearby sales in OX17 1LU

On the street

Versus other Arbury Banks homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 48 Arbury Banks lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,560

Street avg £2,594

On par

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 84 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Hogg End — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Chipping Warden Primary Academy. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OX17 1LU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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