1 Swallow Close, Bicester, OX26 6YL is a freehold detached property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 1,152 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £457,578 , which equates to approximately £397 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Mar 2014 for £295,000. Since then, the value has increased by £162,578, representing a 55.1% increase, or approximately 4.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £457,578 is:

  • 7.3% lower than the average property price on Swallow Close
  • 1.6% lower than the average in the OX26 6YL postcode area
  • and 14.3% higher than the average price for Bicester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 12 July 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
1152 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£457,578
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£397
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 Swallow Close, Bicester, Cherwell, Oxfordshire, OX26 6YL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Jul 2022.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 4 Mar 2011. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 12.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated (assumed) to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 13% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 64% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 64% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to OX26 6YL

6 th / 26
Price Rank
2% lower than average
8 th / 17
Size Rank
4% bigger than average
8 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% lower than average

Compared to other properties in OX26 6YL , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 26. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 17 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 8th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£457,578
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+55 %
7 Mar 2014
£295,000
Leasehold
+229.6 %
3 Nov 1995
£89,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1163 sq ft
sale price: £531,000
sale date: 24 Jun 2025
rooms: 7
size: 1184 sq ft
sale price: £450,000
sale date: 30 May 2022
rooms: 6
size: 1087 sq ft
sale price: £419,300
sale date: 15 Feb 2022
rooms: 7
size: 1292 sq ft
sale price: £400,000
sale date: 27 Jun 2019
rooms: 6
size: 1281 sq ft
sale price: £288,000
sale date: 17 Oct 2011

Data Sources

The property at 1 Swallow Close, Bicester, OX26 6YL appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Mar 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Jul 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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