What type of property is 16 Argosy Close, OX44 7RU?

16 Argosy Close, OX44 7RU is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot.

When did 16 Argosy Close, OX44 7RU last change hands?

16 Argosy Close, OX44 7RU last sold for £250,000 in August 2014, around 12 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £183,000 in December 2005. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 16 Argosy Close, OX44 7RU appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between December 2005 and August 2014, 16 Argosy Close, OX44 7RU rose from £183,000 to £250,000, a change of £67,000. That works out to roughly +3.7% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 16 Argosy Close, OX44 7RU have?

The current EPC rating for 16 Argosy Close, OX44 7RU is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in January 2014. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Argosy Close, OX44 7RU?

16 Argosy Close, OX44 7RU has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (969 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in OX44 7RU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Argosy Close, OX44 7RU heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Argosy Close, OX44 7RU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 16 Argosy Close, OX44 7RU?

16 Argosy Close, OX44 7RU is in council tax band C.

Where is 16 Argosy Close, OX44 7RU located?

16 Argosy Close, OX44 7RU sits in Chalgrove, Oxford, Oxford. It falls within the OX44 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

How safe is the area around 16 Argosy Close, OX44 7RU?

Police records around 16 Argosy Close, OX44 7RU show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Other theft makes up roughly 25% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 16 Argosy Close, OX44 7RU?

The closest primary school to 16 Argosy Close, OX44 7RU is Chalgrove Community Primary School (337m).

What transport links are near 16 Argosy Close, OX44 7RU?

The closest bus stop to 16 Argosy Close, OX44 7RU is Fairfax Road, 160m away. In total there are 10 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Argosy Close, Chalgrove, Oxford, OX44 7RU

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

90 m²

969 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 16 Argosy Close

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

16 Argosy Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Chalgrove, Oxford, Oxford (OX44 7RU). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2014) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from January 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a corner plot.

Across 2005–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £392,000 sits 56.8% above the 2014 sale of £250,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£258/sq ft) was about 23.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in August 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2021.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road
Corner plotYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 23 Jan 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2014

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2014from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromE52toD58

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

25%75%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Argosy Close, Chalgrove, Oxford, OX44 7RU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side extension at 16 Argosy Close.

1 application on record at 16 Argosy Close, Chalgrove, Oxford, OX44 7RU

1decisions1extensions8documents6nearby

Jun 2021
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Side of property
Two storey side extension.
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
P21/S0580/HH
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

16 Argosy Close saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£392,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£250,000

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

17 August 2014Most recent
£250,000
+19.0%over 4 years
22 October 2009
£210,000
+14.8%over 3 years
23 December 2005
£183,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX44 7RU: £410,000 (2024–2017).

Nearby sales in OX44 7RU

On the street

Versus other Argosy Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

16 Argosy Close is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£2,778

Street avg £3,547

Below

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 101 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Oxford report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Fairfax Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Chalgrove Community Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OX44 7RU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OX44 7RU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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