What type of property is 2 Chapel Cottages, OX17 1SP?

2 Chapel Cottages, OX17 1SP is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 2 Chapel Cottages, OX17 1SP sell for?

2 Chapel Cottages, OX17 1SP last sold for £400,000 in September 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £275,000 in March 2016. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Chapel Cottages, OX17 1SP appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between March 2016 and September 2020, 2 Chapel Cottages, OX17 1SP rose from £275,000 to £400,000, a change of £125,000. That works out to roughly +8.8% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Chapel Cottages, OX17 1SP?

The current EPC rating for 2 Chapel Cottages, OX17 1SP is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in August 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Chapel Cottages, OX17 1SP?

2 Chapel Cottages, OX17 1SP has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (1,130 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Chapel Cottages, OX17 1SP heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Chapel Cottages, OX17 1SP records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Chapel Cottages, OX17 1SP?

2 Chapel Cottages, OX17 1SP is in council tax band C.

Where is 2 Chapel Cottages, OX17 1SP located?

2 Chapel Cottages, OX17 1SP sits in Wardington, Banbury, Banbury. It falls within the OX17 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

How safe is the area around 2 Chapel Cottages, OX17 1SP?

Police records around 2 Chapel Cottages, OX17 1SP 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 2 Chapel Cottages, OX17 1SP?

The closest primary school to 2 Chapel Cottages, OX17 1SP is Chacombe CEVA Primary Academy (2.2km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 2 Chapel Cottages, OX17 1SP?

The closest bus stop to 2 Chapel Cottages, OX17 1SP is Corner Mount, 262m away. In total there are 17 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Chapel Cottages, Wardington, Banbury, OX17 1SP

Notable views3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

105 m²

1130 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Chapel Cottages

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

2 Chapel Cottages is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Wardington, Banbury, Banbury (OX17 1SP). It has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (around 1130 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in November 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include notable views.

Across 2016–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.8% per year. Last sale on file: £400,000 in September 2020.

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
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Notable viewsYes

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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)

Aug 2025

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 August 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2025from Nov 2015

EPC improved fromE50toD59

Main Fuel

OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Windows

SingleSecondary

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

71%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Chapel Cottages, Wardington, Banbury, OX17 1SP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Chapel Cottages 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.

2 Chapel Cottages saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£428,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.8% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£400,000

Growth on file: 8.8% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

6 September 2020Most recent
£400,000
+81.8%over 1 year
13 November 2018
£220,000
-20.0%over 2 years
23 March 2016
£275,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX17 1SP: £325,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in OX17 1SP

On the street

Versus the street

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Chapel Cottages outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,810

Street avg £3,109

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Floor Area

105 m²

Street avg 158 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 10.4 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Corner Mount — bus stop.

Closest school

2.2 km

Chacombe CEVA Primary Academy. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OX17 1SP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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