8 Buzzards Close, Little Bourton, Banbury, OX17 1RN
About 8 Buzzards Close
8 Buzzards Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Little Bourton, Banbury, Banbury (OX17 1RN). It has a recorded floor area of 123 m² (around 1324 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 5 certificates since August 2016. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, lighting went from Average to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe.
At 123 m² the property is well over the postcode median (81 m² across 5 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an annexe, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2007–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £404,000 is 24.3% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£245/sq ft) was about 23.9% below the postcode norm. Most recent transfer: June 2019 at £325,000.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
- Utility roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- DrivewayYes
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 29 April 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Upgraded to gas central heating
Fuel source changed
Hot water system upgraded
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Heating system changed
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Hot water system changed
Window efficiency improved
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls changed
Hot water system changed
Floor insulation added or improved
Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system
Hot water system upgraded
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
2 applications on record at 8 Buzzards Close, Little Bourton, Banbury, OX17 1RN
- Mar 2007AnnexFullOutcome in report
Conversion of existing double garage to granny annexe.
- Reference
- 07/00161/F
- More recent applications — locked
- AnnexSept 2007Decision
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Sales history & valuation
8 Buzzards Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2007.
£404,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.9% per year over 12 years.
£325,000
Growth on file: 7.9% per year over 12 years.
Sales timeline
9 June 2019Most recent
£325,000
+148.1%over 11 years28 June 2007
£131,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in OX17 1RN: £290,000 (2025–2012).
Nearby sales in OX17 1RN
9 Buzzards Close, Little Bourton, Banbury, OX17 1RN
Sold Feb 2025
£345,0002 Buzzards Close, Little Bourton, Banbury, OX17 1RN
Sold Aug 2024
£290,0001 Buzzards Close, Little Bourton, Banbury, OX17 1RN
Sold Mar 2017
£337,0005 Buzzards Close, Little Bourton, Banbury, OX17 1RN
Sold Oct 2012
£249,9507 Buzzards Close, Little Bourton, Banbury, OX17 1RN
Sold Jul 2007
£240,000
Versus other Buzzards Close homes
Price per m² for 8 Buzzards Close lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,642
Street avg £4,016
Floor Area
123 m²
Street avg 78 m²
Habitable Rooms
7 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.0 t/year
Street avg 5.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
50/mo
Falling 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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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
55.3dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
48.9dB







