181 Heron Drive, Bicester, OX26 6YZ is a leasehold semi-detached property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 527 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £182,292 , which equates to approximately £346 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 Jul 2024 for £175,000. Since then, the value has increased by £7,292, representing a 4.2% increase, or approximately 2.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £182,292 is:

  • 33.5% lower than the average property price on Heron Drive
  • 24.7% lower than the average in the OX26 6YZ postcode area
  • and 54.4% lower than the average price for Bicester as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 5 October 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
527 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£182,292
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£346
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

181 Heron Drive, Bicester, Cherwell, Oxfordshire, OX26 6YZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 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 2 Jun 2011. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 5.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to OX26 6YZ

20 th / 53
Price Rank
25% lower than average
33 rd / 45
Size Rank
13% smaller than average
7 th / 45
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% lower than average

Compared to other properties in OX26 6YZ , this flat's estimated value ranks 20th out of 53. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 45 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 33th out of 45 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£182,292
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
10 Jul 2024
£175,000
Leasehold
+49.6 %
18 Jul 2003
£117,000
Leasehold
+33 %
28 Sep 2001
£87,950
Leasehold
+97.6 %
30 Jun 1995
£44,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £157,000
sale date: 22 Feb 2011
rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £122,500
sale date: 16 Sep 2010
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £138,500
sale date: 12 Jun 2006
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £116,950
sale date: 20 Feb 2004
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £107,000
sale date: 25 Apr 2003

Data Sources

The property at 181 Heron Drive, Bicester, OX26 6YZ appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 10 Jul 2024. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Oct 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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