What type of property is 1a, South Close, OX17 2DZ?

1a, South Close, OX17 2DZ is a detached house.

What did 1a, South Close, OX17 2DZ sell for?

1a, South Close, OX17 2DZ last sold for £330,000 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1a, South Close, OX17 2DZ?

The current EPC rating for 1a, South Close, OX17 2DZ is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a, South Close, OX17 2DZ?

1a, South Close, OX17 2DZ has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft). That makes it about 18% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in OX17 2DZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a, South Close, OX17 2DZ heated?

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

What council tax band is 1a, South Close, OX17 2DZ?

1a, South Close, OX17 2DZ is in council tax band C.

Where is 1a, South Close, OX17 2DZ located?

1a, South Close, OX17 2DZ sits in Greatworth, Banbury, Banbury. It falls within the OX17 postcode district.

Is 1a, South Close, OX17 2DZ in a safe area?

Police records around 1a, South Close, OX17 2DZ 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 1a, South Close, OX17 2DZ?

The closest primary school to 1a, South Close, OX17 2DZ is Greatworth Primary School (285m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 1a, South Close, OX17 2DZ?

The closest bus stop to 1a, South Close, OX17 2DZ is The Square, 135m away. In total there are 16 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1a, South Close, Greatworth, Banbury, OX17 2DZ

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a detached house in Greatworth, Banbury, Banbury (OX17 2DZ). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil.

Today's modelled estimate of £382,000 is 15.8% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£352/sq ft) was about 92.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: May 2024 at £330,000.

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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

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, South Close, Greatworth, Banbury, OX17 2DZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

5 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.

1a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£382,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£330,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

21 May 2024Most recent
£330,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX17 2DZ: £425,000 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in OX17 2DZ

On the street

Versus other South Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1a outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,793

Street avg £2,572

Strongly above

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 117 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 5.9 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Banbury district page.

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

The Square — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Greatworth Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OX17 2DZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.1dB

Low

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65 dB

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75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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