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15 HERON DRIVE

BICESTER, OXFORDSHIRE OX26 6YJ

3 beds 80 m² Listed 12 Aug 2015 (-3995d)

£375,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

80 m²

EPC rating

D

Last sold

£350,000 Jan 2016

Price per m²

£4,688/m²

Local average

£506,788 (-26%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (27,262 of 33,755)

Street crime

178 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Cul de sac location
  • Refitted kitchen
  • Refitted bathroom
  • South facing garden

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

SUMMARY
A rarely available three bedroom detached family home located in a desirable cul de sac location on the popular Langford Village development. An upgraded en-suite bathroom and kitchen, south facing rear garden are just several reasons why you should view this property.


DESCRIPTION
Located in a cul de sac location in the popular Langford Village, a much improved three bedroom detached family home. The accommodation consists master bedroom with built-in wardrobes and refitted en-suite, second double bedroom with built-in double wardrobes, a further double bedroom, refitted family bathroom. On the ground floor there is an entrance hall leading through to a well proportioned living room, enclosed access to stairs to first floor, door to garage, cloakroom, refitted kitchen/diner with a range of wall and base units with gloss white finishes, integrated appliances, engineered oak flooring and french doors to rear garden. The garden has a southerly aspect and benefits from mature planting offering good levels of privacy. Langford Village is a popular development located within walking distance of Bicester town centre which offers a selection of shops and amenities, there is a highly sought after primary school (subject to availability) and public house.

Entrance Hall 
Double glazed door to front, double glazed window to side, door leading to lounge.

Lounge 
Double glazed window to front, two radiators, TV point, telephone point, coving to ceiling.

Inner Hall 
Stairs to first floor, door to garage, door to cloakroom.

Cloakroom 
Low level WC, wash hand basin, radiator, tiled floor, splashback areas.

Refitted Kitchen / Diner 
Double glazed french doors leading to garden, double glazed window overlooking rear garden. A fitted kitchen with a range of wall and base units in high gloss white finish, work surfaces with inset 1 1/2 bowl sink/drainer, integrated high level electric oven, induction hob, cooker hood, integrated washing machine and dishwasher, integrated fridge.

First Floor 

Landing 
Double glazed window to side, airing cupboard, loft access, doors to further accommodation.

Master Bedroom 
Double glazed window to front, a range of fitted wardrobes, radiator, wood effect laminate flooring, door to en-suite.

Refitted En-Suite 
Double glazed window to side, shower cubicle with mains shower, vanity wash hand basin, low level WC, extractor fan, tiling to walls, heated towel rail, tiled floor.

Bedroom 2 
Double glazed window to rear overlooking rear garden, a fitted double wardrobe, radiator.

Bedroom 3 
Double glazed window to front, radiator.

Refitted Family Bathroom 
Double glazed window to rear, white three piece suite consisting of bath with shower mixer taps, vanity wash hand basin, low level WC, white tiling with coloured accents to walls, low maintenance flooring, heated towel rail.

Outside The Property 

Parking 
To the front of the property there is a block paved driveway providing off road parking for at least three vehicles.

Gardens 
The property sits in its own plot and can be accessed on all sides. The rear garden benefits from a block paved area and has a southerly aspect, mature planting, replacement fencing, shed, lawn, mature shrubs and borders.

31/joc/bic303523/7/15 



1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.
3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.

Listed by

Bicester

Connells

Reference: 35878476

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 07/08/2015

Expiry date: 06/08/2025 (expired)

Current heating cost: £656/year

Potential heating cost: £599/year

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (6,000)
  • Solar water heating (6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #3680230

Property Details

Street: 15 Heron Drive

Town: BICESTER

Postcode: OX26 6YJ

Installation Details

Items: 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 11/01/2016

Work Completed: 13/04/2006

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #15824220 Recent

Property Details

Street: 15 Heron Drive

Town: BICESTER

Postcode: OX26 6YJ

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 02/07/2023

Work Completed: 13/06/2023

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #15834214 Recent

Property Details

Street: 15 Heron Drive

Town: BICESTER

Postcode: OX26 6YJ

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 02/07/2023

Work Completed: 20/06/2023

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

213% since 1999

Event Date Price % change
Sold 27/01/2016 (10 years ago) £350,000 +212.6%
Sold 12/02/1999 (27 years ago) £111,950

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
18 OSPREY CLOSE, LANGFORD VILLAGE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6YH £395,000 19/12/2025 Detached
Same street 31 HERON DRIVE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6YJ £470,000 16/12/2025 Detached
Same street 17 HERON DRIVE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6YJ £515,000 26/11/2025 Detached
Same street 5 HERON DRIVE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6YJ £500,000 02/10/2025 Detached
Same street 73 HERON DRIVE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6YJ £228,000 27/06/2025 Semi-detached
Same street 6 HERON DRIVE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6YJ £275,000 30/10/2024 Terraced
Same street 50 HERON DRIVE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6YJ £415,000 19/07/2024 Detached
34 MERGANSER DRIVE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6UQ £580,000 19/10/2023 Detached
Same street 41 HERON DRIVE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6YJ £285,000 05/09/2023 Terraced
47 OSPREY CLOSE, LANGFORD VILLAGE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6YH £393,000 14/08/2023 Detached
20 DUNNOCK CLOSE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6WZ £500,000 15/12/2022 Detached
26 MERGANSER DRIVE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6UQ £450,000 30/11/2022 Detached
4 MERGANSER DRIVE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6UQ £540,000 30/11/2022 Detached
18 MERLIN WAY, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6YG £615,000 29/11/2022 Detached
14 PARTRIDGE CHASE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6XF £430,000 21/11/2022 Detached
39 OSPREY CLOSE, LANGFORD VILLAGE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6YH £425,000 10/11/2022 Detached
29 OSPREY CLOSE, LANGFORD VILLAGE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6YH £508,000 23/09/2022 Detached
Same street 61 HERON DRIVE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6YJ £290,000 05/08/2022 Terraced
Same street 16 HERON DRIVE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6YJ £270,000 05/08/2022 Terraced
8 PARTRIDGE CHASE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6XF £436,000 14/07/2022 Detached
1 DUNNOCK CLOSE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6WZ £350,000 28/06/2022 Detached
15 SWALLOW CLOSE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6YL £450,000 30/05/2022 Detached
63 HAWKSMEAD, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6ST £375,000 12/05/2022 Detached
Same street 57 HERON DRIVE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6YJ £275,000 31/03/2022 Terraced
10 SWALLOW CLOSE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6YL £419,300 15/02/2022 Detached
20 OSPREY CLOSE, LANGFORD VILLAGE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6YH £440,000 24/01/2022 Detached
23 HAWKSMEAD, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6ST £299,950 22/12/2021 Detached
25 MERLIN WAY, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6YG £460,000 12/11/2021 Detached
Same street 36 HERON DRIVE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6YJ £174,000 30/09/2021 Flat
8 SWALLOW CLOSE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6YL £410,000 07/09/2021 Detached
Same street 55 HERON DRIVE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6YJ £257,500 20/08/2021 Terraced
Same street 34 HERON DRIVE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6YJ £173,000 17/08/2021 Flat
Same street 73 HERON DRIVE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6YJ £210,000 06/08/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £309,821 (14 sales)

Area average: £446,118 (19 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 2.4%
10y growth 9.4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cherwell. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 3.5%
5y (index) 19.6%
10y (index) 24.8%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Cherwell. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,160/mo
Realistic £1,289/mo
Optimistic £1,418/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cherwell.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Cherwell Valley: £1,182/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Langford Medical Pr 0.2 miles
Shop The Village Hair & Beauty Salon 0.2 miles
Shop Tesco Express 0.2 miles
Train station Bicester Village 0.6 miles
Train station Bicester North 0.9 miles
Hospital Bicester Community Hospital 1.0 miles
University Vinson Building 9.4 miles
Hospital John Radcliffe Hospital 9.7 miles
University University of Oxford 9.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 64
Shoplifting 53
Other theft 13
Anti-social behaviour 11
Criminal damage and arson 11
Public order 10
Bicycle theft 4
Vehicle crime 4
Burglary 3
Robbery 2
Theft from the person 2
Drugs 1
Total incidents 178

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Langford Village Community Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 27 Jun 2013
Longfields Primary and Nursery School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 11 Apr 2013
Launton Church of England Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Requires improvement — 9 Jun 2024
Graven Hill Primary School Primary 0.9 miles (No rating)
The Cooper School Secondary 1.0 miles Requires improvement — 30 Jan 2023

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.34%
Max investor price (0.8%) £161,125
Target investor price (1%) £128,900
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).