70 Heron Drive, Bicester, OX26 6YY is a leasehold flat built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 517 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £172,072 , which equates to approximately £333 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Oct 1998 for £48,000. Since then, the value has increased by £124,072, representing a 258.5% increase, or approximately 9.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £172,072 is:

  • 37.2% lower than the average property price on Heron Drive
  • 11.6% lower than the average in the OX26 6YY postcode area
  • and 57.0% 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 22 September 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
517 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£172,072
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£333
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

70 Heron Drive, Bicester, Cherwell, Oxfordshire, OX26 6YY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Sep 2022.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 17 Apr 2012. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 4.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated (assumed) to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to OX26 6YY

12 th / 12
Price Rank
12% lower than average
12 th / 12
Size Rank
9% smaller than average
12 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% lower than average

Compared to other properties in OX26 6YY , this flat's estimated value ranks 12th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 12 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 12th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£172,072
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+258 %
9 Oct 1998
£48,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £198,000
sale date: 27 Jun 2024
rooms: 2
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £153,000
sale date: 10 May 2024
rooms: 2
size: 514 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 20 Dec 2021
rooms: 3
size: 573 sq ft
sale price: £134,000
sale date: 31 Oct 2012
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £127,500
sale date: 18 Mar 2009

Data Sources

The property at 70 Heron Drive, Bicester, Cherwell, Oxfordshire, OX26 6YY appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 9 Oct 1998. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Sep 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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