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26 The Laurels, Tetsworth, Thame, OX9 7BH

Notable views6 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
65 m²
700 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 54
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Freehold
Overview

About 26 The Laurels

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

26 The Laurels is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Tetsworth, Thame, Thame (OX9 7BH). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (August 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and main heating dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include notable views.

At 65 m² it sits well below the postcode median (93 m² across 15 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Sold April 2024 for £300,000. Across the public record there are 6 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2002–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £334,000 is 11.3% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£429/sq ft) was about 73.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

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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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenWrap around
  • GarageYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • Heating systemElectric
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E54
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from Aug 2009
EPC improved fromD58toE54
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ManualThermostat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 The Laurels, Tetsworth, Thame, OX9 7BH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Mar 2021
    Loft ConversionFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey

    Single storey extension and loft conversion with dormer to the north west elevation

    Extension
    Documents
    11 docs on file
    Reference
    P21/S0141/HH
    View planning record
  2. Feb 2005
    Conservatory
    In report

    Extension: Side of property

    Two dormer windows and a conservatory to the north west elevation.

    Extension
    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    P05/E0051
    View planning record

What's in 26 The Laurels, Tetsworth, Thame, OX9 7BH'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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2002.

Current estimate

£334,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£300,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 April 2024Most recent

    £300,000

    +22.4%over 5 years
  2. 29 March 2019

    £245,000

    +26.3%over 5 years
  3. 19 February 2014

    £194,000

    +9.6%over 2 years
  4. 30 June 2011

    £177,000

    +4.1%over 1 year
  5. 6 November 2009

    £170,000

    +36.0%over 7 years
  6. 31 October 2002

    £125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX9 7BH: £350,000 (2024–2022).

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On the street

Versus other The Laurels homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 26 The Laurels stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,615

Street avg £3,694

Strongly above

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Below
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Thame district page.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

The Green — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Tetsworth Primary School. 1 school nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full 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 OX9 7BH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for OX9 7BH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

60.6dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for OX9 7BH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

54.2dB

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

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