What type of property is 4 Orchard Close, OX29 8NU?

4 Orchard Close, OX29 8NU is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 4 Orchard Close, OX29 8NU last change hands?

4 Orchard Close, OX29 8NU last sold for £400,000 in June 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £319,000 in March 2004, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 4 Orchard Close, OX29 8NU changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2004 and June 2014, 4 Orchard Close, OX29 8NU rose from £319,000 to £400,000, a change of £81,000. That works out to roughly +2.2% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Orchard Close, OX29 8NU?

The current EPC rating for 4 Orchard Close, OX29 8NU is F with a score of 34 out of 100, lodged in April 2015. It has dropped from a E recorded in June 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Orchard Close, OX29 8NU?

4 Orchard Close, OX29 8NU has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (1,195 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in OX29 8NU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Orchard Close, OX29 8NU heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Orchard Close, OX29 8NU records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 4 Orchard Close, OX29 8NU?

4 Orchard Close, OX29 8NU has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in December 2024. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 4 Orchard Close, OX29 8NU?

4 Orchard Close, OX29 8NU is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 4 Orchard Close, OX29 8NU located?

4 Orchard Close, OX29 8NU sits in Combe, Witney, Witney. It falls within the OX29 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

What is crime like near 4 Orchard Close, OX29 8NU?

Police records around 4 Orchard Close, OX29 8NU show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 56% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 4 Orchard Close, OX29 8NU?

The closest primary school to 4 Orchard Close, OX29 8NU is Combe CofE Primary School (184m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 4 Orchard Close, OX29 8NU?

The closest bus stop to 4 Orchard Close, OX29 8NU is The Cock Inn, 111m away. The nearest rail option is Combe (Oxon) Rail Station, 1.1km away.

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4 Orchard Close, Combe, Witney, OX29 8NU

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

111 m²

1195 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 34

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Orchard Close

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

4 Orchard Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Combe, Witney, Witney (OX29 8NU). It has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (around 1195 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2015) shows an F (score 34), near the bottom of the EPC scale. Earlier certificates rated it E (June 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 70), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. The latest certificate is from April 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 83% of similar EPCs). Last sold in June 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years. Across 2004–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £596,000 is 49% above the 2014 sale price. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2024.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

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

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 09 Apr 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2015

EPC Rating

F34

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2015from Jun 2010

EPC improved fromE42toD59

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Apr 2015from Mar 2015

EPC improved fromD59toF34

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

53%15%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Orchard Close, Combe, Witney, OX29 8NU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Dec 2024
Full
In report
Installation of a balcony to existing flat roof garage with access from first floor and associated works
Agent
OXAD
Documents
14 docs on file
Reference
24/02478/HHD
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What's in 4 Orchard Close, Combe, Witney, OX29 8NU's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

4 Orchard Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£596,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.2% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£400,000

Growth on file: 2.2% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

11 June 2014Most recent
£400,000
+25.4%over 10 years
18 March 2004
£319,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX29 8NU: £473,000 (2022–2010).

Nearby sales in OX29 8NU

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On the street

Versus other Orchard Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

4 Orchard Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£3,604

Street avg £3,843

Strongly below

Floor Area

111 m²

Street avg 109 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

7.2 t/year

Street avg 7.1 t/year

Strongly below

Comparables

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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 Witney district page.

Full Witney 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 Cock Inn — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Combe CofE Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OX29 8NU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OX29 8NU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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