23 Saffron Close, Bicester, OX26 3ZW is a freehold detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 1,410 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £518,204 , which equates to approximately £368 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Jun 2014 for £342,500. Since then, the value has increased by £175,704, representing a 51.3% increase, or approximately 4.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £518,204 is:

  • 0.4% lower than the average property price on Saffron Close
  • 5.1% higher than the average in the OX26 3ZW postcode area
  • and 29.5% higher 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 17 March 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
1410 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£518,204
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£368
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

23 Saffron Close, Bicester, Cherwell, Oxfordshire, OX26 3ZW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Mar 2015.

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 14 Jun 2013. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation (assumed) to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (average).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to OX26 3ZW

12 th / 23
Price Rank
5% higher than average
3 rd / 19
Size Rank
18% bigger than average
18 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% lower than average

Compared to other properties in OX26 3ZW , this house's estimated value ranks 12th out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 18th out of 19 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 3rd out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£518,204
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+51 %
16 Jun 2014
£342,500
Leasehold
+101.5 %
19 May 2000
£169,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 8
size: 1475 sq ft
sale price: £560,000
sale date: 3 Jan 2025
rooms: 6
size: 1365 sq ft
sale price: £445,000
sale date: 10 Feb 2020
rooms: 6
size: 1281 sq ft
sale price: £426,000
sale date: 28 Nov 2017
rooms: 7
size: 1271 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 15 Jun 2012
rooms: 7
size: 1349 sq ft
sale price: £319,000
sale date: 4 May 2011

Data Sources

The property at 23 Saffron Close, Bicester, OX26 3ZW appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 Jun 2014. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Mar 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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