What type of property is 2 Buzzards Close, OX17 1RN?

2 Buzzards Close, OX17 1RN is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 2 Buzzards Close, OX17 1RN sell for?

2 Buzzards Close, OX17 1RN last sold for £290,000 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Buzzards Close, OX17 1RN?

The current EPC rating for 2 Buzzards Close, OX17 1RN is E with a score of 53 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Buzzards Close, OX17 1RN?

2 Buzzards Close, OX17 1RN has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 25% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in OX17 1RN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Buzzards Close, OX17 1RN heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Buzzards Close, OX17 1RN records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 2 Buzzards Close, OX17 1RN?

2 Buzzards Close, OX17 1RN has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in November 2024. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 Buzzards Close, OX17 1RN?

2 Buzzards Close, OX17 1RN is in council tax band C.

Where is 2 Buzzards Close, OX17 1RN located?

2 Buzzards Close, OX17 1RN sits in Little Bourton, Banbury, Banbury. It falls within the OX17 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

Is 2 Buzzards Close, OX17 1RN in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Buzzards Close, OX17 1RN 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 2 Buzzards Close, OX17 1RN?

The closest primary school to 2 Buzzards Close, OX17 1RN is Cherry Fields Primary School (968m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 2 Buzzards Close, OX17 1RN?

The closest bus stop to 2 Buzzards Close, OX17 1RN is Chapel Lane, 202m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Buzzards Close, Little Bourton, Banbury, OX17 1RN

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 53

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Buzzards Close

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

2 Buzzards Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Little Bourton, Banbury, Banbury (OX17 1RN). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £319,000 is 10% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£428/sq ft) was about 21.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 63 m² it's 22.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (81 m² median across 5 EPCs). Most recent transfer: August 2024 at £290,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2024.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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.

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

EPC Rating

E53

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Buzzards Close, Little Bourton, Banbury, OX17 1RN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 2 Buzzards Close, Little Bourton, Banbury, OX17 1RN

1decisions11documents7nearby

Nov 2024
ConversionOutline
Outcome in report
Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development for a garage conversion
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
24/02526/CLUP
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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.

2 Buzzards Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£319,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£290,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

14 August 2024Most recent
£290,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX17 1RN: £325,000 (2025–2012).

Nearby sales in OX17 1RN

On the street

Versus other Buzzards Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 2 Buzzards Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,603

Street avg £5,667

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Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£650k

1 Cropredy Lane, Williamscot

OX17 1AD

2 bed

£363k

1 Church Lane, Mollington

OX17 1AZ

3 bed

£366k

1 Chapel Street, Warmington

OX17 1DB

3 bed1 bath

£375k

1 Byfield Road, Chipping Warden

OX17 1LE

3 bed1 bath

£382k

1 Buzzards Close, Little Bourton

OX17 1RN

3 bed

£403k

1 Culworth Road, Chipping Warden

OX17 1LB

3 bed1 bath

£416k

1 Bignolds Close, Claydon

OX17 1ER

3 bed

£447k

1 Chapel Cottages, Wardington

OX17 1SP

3 bed1 bath

Area

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Chapel Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Cherry Fields Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for OX17 1RN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.9dB

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FAQ

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