Bluebell Cottage, Cross Hill Road, Adderbury, Banbury, OX17 3EQ
About Bluebell Cottage
Bluebell Cottage is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Adderbury, Banbury, Banbury (OX17 3EQ). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2021) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
It hasn't traded since July 2000, a hold of 26 years that's notably long for the area. At 84 m² the property is well over the postcode median (64 m² across 4 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2000–2000, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £330,000 sits 123% above the 2000 sale of £148,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£164/sq ft) was about 43.6% below the postcode norm.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingAllocated
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Window efficiency improved
Roof insulation improved
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £955 · Includes VAT
Planning history
Bluebell Cottage has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
4 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Bluebell Cottage changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.
£330,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.4% per year over 1 year.
£148,000
Growth on file: 8.4% per year over 1 year.
Sales timeline
4 July 2000Most recent
£148,000
+8.4%18 May 2000
£136,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in OX17 3EQ: £232,500 (2024–2006).
Nearby sales in OX17 3EQ
2 Cross Hill Cottages, Cross Hill Road, Adderbury, Banbury, OX17 3EQ
Sold Dec 2024
£310,000Primrose Cottage, Cross Hill Road, Adderbury, Banbury, OX17 3EQ
Sold Mar 2023
£320,000Post Office Cottage, Cross Hill Road, Adderbury, Banbury, OX17 3EQ
Sold Apr 2014
£229,950Snowdrop Cottage, Cross Hill Road, Adderbury, Banbury, OX17 3EQ
Sold Aug 2006
£207,500North Bank, Cross Hill Road, Adderbury, Banbury, OX17 3EQ
Sold Aug 2003
£499,000
Versus other Cross Hill Road homes
Price per m² for Bluebell Cottage lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£1,762
Street avg £3,839
Floor Area
84 m²
Street avg 65 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.2 t/year
Street avg 4.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
0.0 km
Old Post Office — bus stop.
Closest school
0.8 km
Christopher Rawlins Church of England Primary School. 3 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
43.9dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
36.6dB







