What type of property is 3 Walnut Close, OX17 2BJ?

3 Walnut Close, OX17 2BJ is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 3 Walnut Close, OX17 2BJ last change hands?

3 Walnut Close, OX17 2BJ last sold for £565,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £159,000 in May 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Walnut Close, OX17 2BJ changed over time?

Across 4 sales between May 1996 and October 2024, 3 Walnut Close, OX17 2BJ rose from £159,000 to £565,000, a change of £406,000. That works out to roughly +4.6% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Walnut Close, OX17 2BJ?

The current EPC rating for 3 Walnut Close, OX17 2BJ is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in June 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Walnut Close, OX17 2BJ?

3 Walnut Close, OX17 2BJ has a recorded floor area of 184 m² (1,981 sq ft), around 46 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in OX17 2BJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Walnut Close, OX17 2BJ heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Walnut Close, OX17 2BJ records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 3 Walnut Close, OX17 2BJ have?

The only planning records linked to 3 Walnut Close, OX17 2BJ are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 3 Walnut Close, OX17 2BJ?

3 Walnut Close, OX17 2BJ is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 3 Walnut Close, OX17 2BJ located?

3 Walnut Close, OX17 2BJ sits in Culworth, Banbury, Banbury. It falls within the OX17 postcode district in Northamptonshire.

How safe is the area around 3 Walnut Close, OX17 2BJ?

Police records around 3 Walnut Close, OX17 2BJ 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 3 Walnut Close, OX17 2BJ?

The closest primary school to 3 Walnut Close, OX17 2BJ is Culworth Church of England Primary Academy (371m).

What is the nearest station to 3 Walnut Close, OX17 2BJ?

The closest bus stop to 3 Walnut Close, OX17 2BJ is Sulgrave Road, 95m away. In total there are 12 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Walnut Close, Culworth, Banbury, OX17 2BJ

4 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

184 m²

1981 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 3 Walnut Close

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

3 Walnut Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Culworth, Banbury, Banbury (OX17 2BJ). It has a recorded floor area of 184 m² (around 1981 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). Main heating runs on oil.

Across 1996–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£285/sq ft) was about 27.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2024 for £565,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2025.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble, Detached

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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.

3 Walnut Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2020

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2020from Jul 2010

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

14%56%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Walnut Close, Culworth, Banbury, OX17 2BJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 3 Walnut Close, Culworth, Banbury, OX17 2BJ

1decisions6documents5nearby

Jan 2025
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Crown raise and reduction to 1 x Sycamore Tree
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
2024/5391/TCA
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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.

Latest sale on 3 Walnut Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£585,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£565,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

29 October 2024Most recent
£565,000
+25.6%over 16 years
25 January 2008
£450,000
+45.9%over 5 years
11 July 2002
£308,500
+94.0%over 6 years
16 May 1996
£159,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX17 2BJ: £472,000 (2024–2001).

Nearby sales in OX17 2BJ

On the street

Versus other Walnut Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£3,071

Street avg £2,954

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Floor Area

184 m²

Street avg 184 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 25 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

7.9 t/year

Street avg 7.8 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Banbury report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Sulgrave Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Culworth Church of England Primary Academy. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OX17 2BJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.6dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for OX17 2BJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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