181 Merganser Drive, Bicester, OX26 6UG is a freehold terraced property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 893 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 £414,017 , which equates to approximately £463 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Mar 2011 for £238,000. Since then, the value has increased by £176,017, representing a 74.0% increase, or approximately 5.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £414,017 is:

  • 9.9% higher than the average property price on Merganser Drive
  • 6.9% higher than the average in the OX26 6UG postcode area
  • and 3.5% 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 14 December 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
893 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£414,017
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£463
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

181 Merganser Drive, Bicester, Cherwell, Oxfordshire, OX26 6UG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Dec 2020.

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 24 Jan 2011, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 6.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 16% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
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 80% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to OX26 6UG

21 st / 48
Price Rank
7% higher than average
10 th / 35
Size Rank
8% bigger than average
32 nd / 35
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% lower than average

Compared to other properties in OX26 6UG , this house's estimated value ranks 21th out of 48. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 32th out of 35 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 10th out of 35 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£414,017
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+74 %
31 Mar 2011
£238,000
Leasehold
+40 %
22 Aug 2003
£169,950
Leasehold
+30.7 %
17 Nov 2000
£130,000
Leasehold
+62 %
20 Sep 1996
£80,250
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 16 Jan 2025
rooms: 5
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 27 Mar 2015

Data Sources

The property at 181 Merganser Drive, Bicester, OX26 6UG appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Mar 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Dec 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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