What type of property is 17 Thornhill, OX17 2JG?

17 Thornhill, OX17 2JG is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 17 Thornhill, OX17 2JG last change hands?

17 Thornhill, OX17 2JG last sold for £258,000 in December 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £211,000 in January 2007, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 17 Thornhill, OX17 2JG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 2007 and December 2019, 17 Thornhill, OX17 2JG rose from £211,000 to £258,000, a change of £47,000. That works out to roughly +1.6% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 17 Thornhill, OX17 2JG have?

The current EPC rating for 17 Thornhill, OX17 2JG is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 17 Thornhill, OX17 2JG?

17 Thornhill, OX17 2JG has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (1,152 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 17 Thornhill, OX17 2JG heated?

The latest EPC at 17 Thornhill, OX17 2JG records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 17 Thornhill, OX17 2JG?

17 Thornhill, OX17 2JG is in council tax band C.

Where is 17 Thornhill, OX17 2JG located?

17 Thornhill, OX17 2JG sits in Chacombe, Banbury, Banbury. It falls within the OX17 postcode district.

Is 17 Thornhill, OX17 2JG in a safe area?

Police records around 17 Thornhill, OX17 2JG 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 17 Thornhill, OX17 2JG?

The closest primary school to 17 Thornhill, OX17 2JG is Chacombe CEVA Primary Academy (136m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chenderit School (1.5km).

What is the nearest station to 17 Thornhill, OX17 2JG?

The closest bus stop to 17 Thornhill, OX17 2JG is Middleton Road, 185m away. In total there are 21 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Thornhill, Chacombe, Banbury, OX17 2JG

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

107 m²

1152 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 17 Thornhill

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

17 Thornhill is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Chacombe, Banbury, Banbury (OX17 2JG). It has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (around 1152 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2017 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average; while main heating dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). Main heating runs on oil. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2007–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £359,000 is 39.1% above the 2019 sale price. Sold December 2019 for £258,000.

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
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes
ConservatoryYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

May 2026

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2017from Jan 2017

EPC improved fromE39toD65

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%77%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

May 2026from Aug 2017

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

77%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Thornhill, Chacombe, Banbury, OX17 2JG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Thornhill 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.

17 Thornhill valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£359,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.6% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£258,000

Growth on file: 1.6% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

9 December 2019Most recent
£258,000
+22.3%over 12 years
12 January 2007
£211,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX17 2JG: £330,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in OX17 2JG

On the street

Versus other Thornhill homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 17 Thornhill stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,411

Street avg £2,924

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Floor Area

107 m²

Street avg 108 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 6.3 t/year

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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.

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1 Bennett Close, Chacombe

OX17 2JZ

3 bed1 bath

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1 Culworth House, Queens Street, Culworth

OX17 2AT

2 bed

£290k

1 Barnett Road, Middleton Cheney

OX17 2PL

2 bed2 bath

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1 Bridge Cottages, High Street, Culworth

OX17 2BG

2 bed

£249k

1 Dove Cottages, Banbury Lane, Thorpe Mandeville

OX17 2EX

2 bed1 bath

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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

50/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Middleton Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Chacombe CEVA Primary Academy. 3 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 2JG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OX17 2JG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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