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18 Poplars Road, Chacombe, Banbury, OX17 2JY

3 sales on record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
116 m²
1249 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 18 Poplars Road

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

18 Poplars Road is a four-bedroom detached house in Chacombe, Banbury, Banbury (OX17 2JY). It has a recorded floor area of 116 m² (around 1249 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Main heating runs on oil.

Most recent transfer was July 2025 at £370,000 — fresh data. Across 1997–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £441,000 is 19.2% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£296/sq ft) was about 45.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingOff street
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 18 Poplars Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 3)
Aug 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2018from Jul 2015
EPC improved fromE47toD61
Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
50%83%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2023from Jan 2018
Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Poplars Road, Chacombe, Banbury, OX17 2JY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Poplars Road has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Price for 18 Poplars Road has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£441,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 28 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£370,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 17 July 2025Most recent

    £370,000

    +38.1%over 9 years

  2. 8 October 2015

    £268,000

    +204.5%over 18 years

  3. 28 August 1997

    £88,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX17 2JY: £305,000 (2025–2019).

On the street

Versus other Poplars Road homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

18 Poplars Road is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,190

Street avg £2,704

Strongly above

Floor Area

116 m²

Street avg 103 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 6.1 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 18 Poplars Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£647k

1 Astrop Road, Middleton Cheney

OX17 2PF

4 bed3 bath
£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
£610k

1 Centenary Road, Middleton Cheney

OX17 2SJ

5 bed
£335k

1 Culworth House, Queens Street, Culworth

OX17 2AT

2 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

0.2 km

Middleton Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Chacombe CEVA Primary Academy. 3 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 2JY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for OX17 2JY

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for OX17 2JY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 18 Poplars Road, Chacombe, Banbury, OX17 2JY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.