17 Japonica Close, Bicester, OX26 3YB is a freehold terraced property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 904 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 £282,805 , which equates to approximately £313 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Jan 2013 for £168,000. Since then, the value has increased by £114,805, representing a 68.3% increase, or approximately 5.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £282,805 is:

  • 6.6% lower than the average property price on Japonica Close
  • 2.6% lower than the average in the OX26 3YB postcode area
  • and 29.3% 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 13 June 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
904 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£282,805
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£313
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

17 Japonica Close, Bicester, Cherwell, Oxfordshire, OX26 3YB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Jun 2014.

This property uses a gas boiler with underfloor heating as its main heating source. It is connected to mains gas. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 10 Aug 2012, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 13.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from boiler and radiators, mains gas to boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 12 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from very good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 12 mm loft insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to OX26 3YB

19 th / 30
Price Rank
3% lower than average
6 th / 27
Size Rank
41% bigger than average
26 th / 27
Price Per Sq FT Rank
31% lower than average

Compared to other properties in OX26 3YB , this house's estimated value ranks 19th out of 30. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 26th out of 27 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 6th out of 27 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£282,805
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+68 %
18 Jan 2013
£168,000
Leasehold
+34.1 %
25 Apr 2003
£125,300
Leasehold
+90 %
24 Jun 1999
£65,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 15 Aug 2025
rooms: 4
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 20 Mar 2019
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £36,800
sale date: 31 May 2001
rooms: 3
size: 598 sq ft
sale price: £157,000
sale date: 30 Oct 2009
rooms: 2
size: 448 sq ft
sale price: £127,000
sale date: 25 Feb 2011

Data Sources

The property at 17 Japonica Close, Bicester, OX26 3YB appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Jan 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Jun 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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