74 Avocet Way, Bicester, OX26 6YP is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 377 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £178,170 , which equates to approximately £473 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Jun 2019 for £150,000. Since then, the value has increased by £28,170, representing a 18.8% increase, or approximately 2.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £178,170 is:

  • 35.9% lower than the average property price on Avocet Way
  • 35.6% lower than the average in the OX26 6YP postcode area
  • and 55.5% 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 19 April 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
377 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£178,170
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£473
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

74 Avocet Way, Bicester, Cherwell, Oxfordshire, OX26 6YP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Apr 2024.

This property uses electric room 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 May 2012, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 16.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
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 6YP

40 th / 45
Price Rank
36% lower than average
36 th / 40
Size Rank
38% smaller than average
12 th / 40
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% higher than average

Compared to other properties in OX26 6YP , this flat's estimated value ranks 40th out of 45. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 40 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 36th out of 40 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£178,170
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+19 %
7 Jun 2019
£150,000
Leasehold
+29.9 %
19 Jul 2012
£115,500
Leasehold
-10.5 %
20 Jul 2007
£129,000
Leasehold
+19.4 %
15 Apr 2005
£108,000
Leasehold
+12.6 %
2 Aug 2002
£95,950
Leasehold
+174.1 %
15 Nov 1996
£35,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 344 sq ft
sale price: £176,500
sale date: 20 Apr 2022
rooms: 2
size: 355 sq ft
sale price: £85,250
sale date: 31 Jul 2018
rooms: 2
size: 366 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 27 Jun 2014
rooms: 2
size: 366 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 27 Feb 2007
rooms: 2
size: 388 sq ft
sale price: £57,250
sale date: 28 Feb 2000

Data Sources

The property at 74 Avocet Way, Bicester, OX26 6YP appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Jun 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Apr 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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