What kind of home is 29 South Close, OX17 2DZ?

29 South Close, OX17 2DZ is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 29 South Close, OX17 2DZ last change hands?

29 South Close, OX17 2DZ last sold for £515,000 in March 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £365,000 in April 2012, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 29 South Close, OX17 2DZ?

Across 2 sales between April 2012 and March 2023, 29 South Close, OX17 2DZ rose from £365,000 to £515,000, a change of £150,000. That works out to roughly +3.2% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 29 South Close, OX17 2DZ?

The current EPC rating for 29 South Close, OX17 2DZ is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 29 South Close, OX17 2DZ?

29 South Close, OX17 2DZ has a recorded floor area of 195 m² (2,099 sq ft), around 65 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 89% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in OX17 2DZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 29 South Close, OX17 2DZ use?

The latest EPC at 29 South Close, OX17 2DZ records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 29 South Close, OX17 2DZ?

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

Which area is 29 South Close, OX17 2DZ in?

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

What is crime like near 29 South Close, OX17 2DZ?

Police records around 29 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.

What schools are near 29 South Close, OX17 2DZ?

The closest primary school to 29 South Close, OX17 2DZ is Greatworth Primary School (285m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 29 South Close, OX17 2DZ?

The closest bus stop to 29 South Close, OX17 2DZ is The Square, 135m away. In total there are 16 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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29 South Close, Greatworth, Banbury, OX17 2DZ

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

195 m²

2099 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 29 South Close

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

29 South Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Greatworth, Banbury, Banbury (OX17 2DZ). It has a recorded floor area of 195 m² (around 2099 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71). Main heating runs on oil.

At 195 m² the property is well over the postcode median (95 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2012–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£245/sq ft) was about 29% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold March 2023 for £515,000.

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
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

GarageYes

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2022

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

8.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from Sept 2011

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

36%89%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 29 South Close, Greatworth, Banbury, OX17 2DZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

29 South Close 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.

Latest sale on 29 South Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£566,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£515,000

Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

21 March 2023Most recent
£515,000
+41.1%over 10 years
24 April 2012
£365,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX17 2DZ: £356,000 (2024–2024).

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.

Floor Area for 29 South Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,641

Street avg £2,668

On par

Floor Area

195 m²

Street avg 109 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

8.6 t/year

Street avg 5.5 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£365k

1 Dering Cottages, Helmdon Road, Greatworth

OX17 2DW

3 bed

£340k

1 Bennett Close, Chacombe

OX17 2JZ

3 bed1 bath

£337k

1 Ashlade, Middleton Cheney

OX17 2PU

3 bed

£647k

1 Astrop Road, Middleton Cheney

OX17 2PF

4 bed3 bath

£335k

1 Culworth House, Queens Street, Culworth

OX17 2AT

2 bed

£610k

1 Centenary Road, Middleton Cheney

OX17 2SJ

5 bed

£281k

1 Dove Cottages, Banbury Lane, Thorpe Mandeville

OX17 2EX

2 bed1 bath

£275k

1 Barnett Road, Middleton Cheney

OX17 2PL

2 bed2 bath

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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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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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