What type of property is 8 Buzzards Close, OX17 1RN?

8 Buzzards Close, OX17 1RN is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What did 8 Buzzards Close, OX17 1RN sell for?

8 Buzzards Close, OX17 1RN last sold for £325,000 in June 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £131,000 in June 2007, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Buzzards Close, OX17 1RN appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2007 and June 2019, 8 Buzzards Close, OX17 1RN rose from £131,000 to £325,000, a change of £194,000. That works out to roughly +7.9% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Buzzards Close, OX17 1RN have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Buzzards Close, OX17 1RN is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Buzzards Close, OX17 1RN?

8 Buzzards Close, OX17 1RN has a recorded floor area of 123 m² (1,324 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 46% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in OX17 1RN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Buzzards Close, OX17 1RN heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Buzzards Close, OX17 1RN records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 8 Buzzards Close, OX17 1RN have?

8 Buzzards Close, OX17 1RN has 2 planning records on file (1 approved, 1 refused), most recent in September 2007. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 8 Buzzards Close, OX17 1RN?

8 Buzzards Close, OX17 1RN is in council tax band D.

Where is 8 Buzzards Close, OX17 1RN located?

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

Is 8 Buzzards Close, OX17 1RN in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Buzzards Close, OX17 1RN show an average of 50 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (16% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Buzzards Close, OX17 1RN?

The closest primary school to 8 Buzzards Close, OX17 1RN is Cherry Fields Primary School (968m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 8 Buzzards Close, OX17 1RN?

The closest bus stop to 8 Buzzards Close, OX17 1RN is Chapel Lane, 202m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

2 planning records

Estimated value

£404,000

Since the 2019 sale (£325,000)+24%
Against OX17 1RN's recent median (£290,000)+39%

Newest record on this page: April 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

123 m²

1324 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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About this valuation

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Our estimate

£404,000

Against its 2019 sale (£325,000)+24%
Against OX17 1RN's recent median (£290,000)+39%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 8 Buzzards Close is modelled from its 123 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in OX17 1RN. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

Floor area
123 m² from the EPC lodged in April 2026
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2019
Recent sales in OX17 1RN
5 sales, median £290,000 (2025–2012)

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Planning	1 of 2 applications	Full history, plus nearby schemes
Flood risk	Not shown	Included

Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

8 Buzzards Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2007.

Sales timeline

9 June 2019Most recent
£325,000
+148.1%over 11 years
28 June 2007
£131,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX17 1RN: £290,000 (2025–2012).

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Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 8 Buzzards Close, Little Bourton, Banbury, OX17 1RN. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.

Larger development activity nearbyIn report
Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 8 Buzzards Close

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

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.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes

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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.

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Current Certificate(1 of 5)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2017from Aug 2016

EPC improved fromD60toE41

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricOil

Fuel source changed

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

33%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Aug 2023from Aug 2017

Heating System

Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water

Main SystemInstantaneous

Hot water system changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%92%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2023from Aug 2023

EPC improved fromE40toD60

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

InstantaneousImmersion

Hot water system changed

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Apr 2026from Aug 2023

Heating System

Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water

ImmersionInstantaneous

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Buzzards Close, Little Bourton, Banbury, OX17 1RN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 8 Buzzards Close, Little Bourton, Banbury, OX17 1RN

2decisions7nearby

Mar 2007
AnnexFull
Outcome in report
Conversion of existing double garage to granny annexe.
Reference
07/00161/F
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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.

Price per m² for 8 Buzzards Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,642

Street avg £4,016

Strongly below

Floor Area

123 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

Strongly above

Area

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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.

Nearest schools

Cherry Fields Primary SchoolPrimary968m
Hanwell Fields Community SchoolPrimary2.0km
Cropredy Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary2.1km
Hardwick Primary SchoolPrimary2.7km

Nearest stops

Chapel LaneBus stop202m
Bourton RoadBus stop813m
Banbury CrematoriumBus stop836m
Thenford WayBus stop980m

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences305 reports41%
Anti-social Behaviour127 reports17%
Burglary65 reports9%
Other Theft58 reports8%

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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

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for 8 Buzzards Close is modelled from its 123 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in OX17 1RN. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 8 Buzzards Close. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 8 Buzzards Close was lodged in April 2026 at band D and is valid until April 2036. 5 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 8 Buzzards Close. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 15 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 4 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from OX17 1RN, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band: 8 Buzzards Close is in council tax band D. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.

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