12 Margaret Close, Bicester, OX26 2DH is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 861 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £293,498 , which equates to approximately £341 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Mar 2014 for £187,000. Since then, the value has increased by £106,498, representing a 57.0% increase, or approximately 4.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £293,498 is:

  • 17.9% lower than the average property price on Margaret Close
  • 15.5% lower than the average in the OX26 2DH postcode area
  • and 26.7% lower 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 25 July 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
861 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£293,498
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£341
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

12 Margaret Close, Bicester, Cherwell, Oxfordshire, OX26 2DH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Jul 2014.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 22 Nov 2013, when the property was rated E. The current rating of F reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 59.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to electric immersion, standard tariff, with its energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 12 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 12% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 12 mm loft insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to OX26 2DH

20 th / 20
Price Rank
16% lower than average
4 th / 16
Size Rank
18% bigger than average
14 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
29% lower than average

Compared to other properties in OX26 2DH , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 20th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 16 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 4th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£293,498
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+57 %
18 Mar 2014
£187,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 21 Jun 2019

Data Sources

The property at 12 Margaret Close, Bicester, Cherwell, Oxfordshire, OX26 2DH appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 18 Mar 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Jul 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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