5 Orchid Close, Bicester, OX26 3WT is a freehold detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 2,024 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £739,850 , which equates to approximately £366 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Mar 2024 for £660,000. Since then, the value has increased by £79,850, representing a 12.1% increase, or approximately 6.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £739,850 is:

  • 18.9% higher than the average property price on Orchid Close
  • 23.9% higher than the average in the OX26 3WT postcode area
  • and 84.9% 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 24 May 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
2024 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£739,850
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£366
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Orchid Close, Bicester, Cherwell, Oxfordshire, OX26 3WT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 May 2023.

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 Mar 2013. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 75% 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, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Sale History

Today
£739,850
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+12 %
14 Mar 2024
£660,000
Leasehold
+24.5 %
14 Mar 2017
£530,000
Leasehold
+55.9 %
2 Sep 2005
£340,000
Leasehold
+31.8 %
7 Dec 2000
£258,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

3 Orchid Close, Bicester, OX26 3WT
rooms: 8
size: 1701 sq ft
sale price: £188,045
sale date: 19 Dec 2000
8 Orchid Close, Bicester, OX26 3WT
rooms: 7
size: 2013 sq ft
sale price: £690,000
sale date: 24 Jan 2023
1 Orchid Close, Bicester, OX26 3WT
rooms: 7
size: 1232 sq ft
sale price: £525,000
sale date: 22 Dec 2021
10 Orchid Close, Bicester, OX26 3WT
rooms: 7
size: 1313 sq ft
sale price: £460,000
sale date: 31 Jul 2019

Data Sources

The property at 5 Orchid Close, Bicester, OX26 3WT appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 14 Mar 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 May 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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