3 Japonica Close, Bicester, OX26 3YB is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 570 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £299,637 , which equates to approximately £525 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 May 2020 for £236,000. Since then, the value has increased by £63,637, representing a 27.0% increase, or approximately 4.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £299,637 is:

  • 1.1% lower than the average property price on Japonica Close
  • 3.2% higher than the average in the OX26 3YB postcode area
  • and 25.1% lower than the average price for Bicester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 23 February 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
570 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£299,637
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£525
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

3 Japonica Close, Bicester, Cherwell, Oxfordshire, OX26 3YB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Feb 2024.

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 28 Jan 2015, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 12.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated (assumed) to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to OX26 3YB

9 th / 30
Price Rank
3% higher than average
16 th / 27
Size Rank
11% smaller than average
1 st / 27
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% higher than average

Compared to other properties in OX26 3YB , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 30. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 27 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 16th out of 27 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£299,637
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+27 %
11 May 2020
£236,000
Leasehold
+77.4 %
30 Sep 2002
£133,000
Leasehold
+137.5 %
27 Mar 1997
£56,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 10 Jul 2025
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £252,000
sale date: 3 Aug 2021
rooms: 3
size: 574 sq ft
sale price: £188,500
sale date: 9 May 2014
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £124,500
sale date: 25 Jul 2003
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £54,500
sale date: 15 Aug 1997

Data Sources

The property at 3 Japonica Close, Bicester, OX26 3YB appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 11 May 2020. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Feb 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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