18 Orchard Close, Thame, OX9 3JR is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 495 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £248,540 , which equates to approximately £502 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Aug 2003 for £135,000. Since then, the value has increased by £113,540, representing a 84.1% increase, or approximately 3.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £248,540 is:

  • 3.5% higher than the average property price on Orchard Close
  • 1.1% higher than the average in the OX9 3JR postcode area
  • and 50.4% lower than the average price for Thame 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 26 October 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced Bungalow
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
495 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£248,540
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£502
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

18 Orchard Close, Thame, South Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, OX9 3JR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Oct 2023.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 13 Oct 2011, and the property received the same rating of D with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 57.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to very poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 350 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 100% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 350 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to OX9 3JR

12 th / 29
Price Rank
1% higher than average
6 th / 27
Size Rank
9% bigger than average
19 th / 27
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% lower than average

Compared to other properties in OX9 3JR , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 12th out of 29. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 19th 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
£248,540
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+84 %
20 Aug 2003
£135,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 2
size: 388 sq ft
sale price: £124,000
sale date: 6 Dec 2013
rooms: 2
size: 388 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 17 Nov 2023
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 19 May 2011
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £159,000
sale date: 27 Mar 2019
rooms: 3
size: 409 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 29 Jun 2018

Data Sources

The property at 18 Orchard Close, Thame, South Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, OX9 3JR appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 20 Aug 2003. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Oct 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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