23 Merton Street, Banbury, OX16 4RX is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 452 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £145,581 , which equates to approximately £322 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Jan 2010 for £80,000. Since then, the value has increased by £65,581, representing a 82.0% increase, or approximately 5.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £145,581 is:

  • 27.2% lower than the average property price on Merton Street
  • 31.3% lower than the average in the OX16 4RX postcode area
  • and 57.1% lower than the average price for Banbury as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 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 29 November 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
452 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£145,581
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£322
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

23 Merton Street, Banbury, Cherwell, Oxfordshire, OX16 4RX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Nov 2021.

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 23 Jan 2012, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 40.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, insulated (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to OX16 4RX

15 th / 16
Price Rank
31% lower than average
13 th / 13
Size Rank
44% smaller than average
3 rd / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% higher than average

Compared to other properties in OX16 4RX , this flat's estimated value ranks 15th out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 13 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 13th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£145,581
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+82 %
7 Jan 2010
£80,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 3
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 27 Jun 2025
rooms: 4
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £136,000
sale date: 3 Sep 2004
rooms: 4
size: 853 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 2 Jul 2019
rooms: 6
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 13 Nov 2019
rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 11 Jan 2019

Data Sources

The property at 23 Merton Street, Banbury, Cherwell, Oxfordshire, OX16 4RX appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 7 Jan 2010. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Nov 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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