72 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 £154,714 , which equates to approximately £299 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 May 2024 for £153,000. Since then, the value has increased by £1,714, representing a 1.1% increase, or approximately 0.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £154,714 is:

  • 43.6% lower than the average property price on Heron Drive
  • 20.5% lower than the average in the OX26 6YY postcode area
  • and 61.3% lower than the average price for Bicester 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 September 2023, 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)
£154,714
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£299
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

72 Heron Drive, Bicester, Cherwell, Oxfordshire, OX26 6YY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Sep 2023.

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 31 Jan 2012. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 4.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 83% of 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, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to OX26 6YY

2 nd / 12
Price Rank
20% lower than average
9 th / 12
Size Rank
9% smaller than average
1 st / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% lower than average

Compared to other properties in OX26 6YY , this flat's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 12 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 9th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£154,714
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+1 %
10 May 2024
£153,000
Leasehold
+14.2 %
1 Nov 2013
£134,000
Leasehold
+8.5 %
16 Apr 2012
£123,500
Leasehold
+2.9 %
21 Dec 2010
£120,000
Leasehold
-4.8 %
21 Feb 2006
£126,000
Leasehold
+61.5 %
21 Sep 2001
£78,000
Leasehold
+11.5 %
21 Dec 2000
£69,950
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: 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
rooms: 3
size: 512 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 13 Mar 2009

Data Sources

The property at 72 Heron Drive, Bicester, OX26 6YY appears seven times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 10 May 2024. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Sep 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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