8 Forsythia Close, Bicester, OX26 3GA is a freehold detached property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 904 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £389,380 , which equates to approximately £431 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 Jul 2012 for £225,000. Since then, the value has increased by £164,380, representing a 73.1% increase, or approximately 5.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £389,380 is:

  • 4.9% lower than the average property price on Forsythia Close
  • 1.5% lower than the average in the OX26 3GA postcode area
  • and 2.7% lower 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 26 April 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in OX26 3GA

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
904 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£389,380
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£431
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Forsythia Close, Bicester, Cherwell, Oxfordshire, OX26 3GA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Apr 2013.

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 18 Apr 2012, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 28.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to 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 updated from low energy lighting in 31% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to OX26 3GA

15 th / 35
Price Rank
1% lower than average
12 th / 23
Size Rank
3% bigger than average
9 th / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% lower than average

Compared to other properties in OX26 3GA , this house's estimated value ranks 15th out of 35. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 23 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 12th out of 23 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£389,380
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+73 %
4 Jul 2012
£225,000
Leasehold
+23.3 %
13 Nov 2002
£182,500
Leasehold
+128.3 %
25 Aug 1995
£79,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 12 Nov 2013
rooms: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 30 Aug 2013
rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £82,000
sale date: 29 Feb 1996

Data Sources

The property at 8 Forsythia Close, Bicester, OX26 3GA appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 4 Jul 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Apr 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

This website uses public sector information from:

These datasets are licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by HM Land Registry or DLUHC.


Disclaimer: StreetScan.co.uk makes all reasonable efforts to ensure the information provided on this website is current and accurate; however, no warranties or representations are made as to its completeness or accuracy. StreetScan.co.uk expressly disclaims any and all liability for any loss, damage, or expense arising directly or indirectly from the use of, or reliance upon, such information.