# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (OX26 2EJ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 68 ORCHARD WAY, BICESTER, OXFORDSHIRE OX26 2EJ | | Price | £375,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Last sold | £370,000 Feb 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 11/08/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £835/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £6,900 ### Recommendations - B (£900 - £1,500) - D (£150 - £250) - U2 (£500 - £5,000) - U1 (£500 - £5,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/5220-9088-0730-2103-1573) ## Description **Property Description** This centrally located three bedroom home is available to market in good condition with a number of standout features which include; 13 count solar panels, hot tub and BBQ/covered area, garage, driveway parking, ground floor W,C and office. View early. ## Property Photos - ![External View](/listings/photos/165705533/1041621) - External View - ![Garden](/listings/photos/165705533/1041622) - Garden - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/165705533/1041623) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/165705533/1041624) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/165705533/1041625) - Kitchen - ![Utility](/listings/photos/165705533/1041626) - Utility - ![Dining Area](/listings/photos/165705533/1041627) - Dining Area - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/165705533/1041628) - Living Room - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/165705533/1041629) - Living Room - ![Stairway](/listings/photos/165705533/1041630) - Stairway - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/165705533/1041631) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/165705533/1041632) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/165705533/1041633) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/165705533/1041634) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/165705533/1041635) - Bedroom - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/165705533/1041636) - Bathroom - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/165705533/1041637) - Bathroom - ![Garden](/listings/photos/165705533/1041638) - Garden - ![Garden](/listings/photos/165705533/1041639) - Garden - ![Title Plan](/listings/photos/165705533/1041640) - Title Plan ## Floorplans - ![Garden](/listings/photos/165705533/1041641) - Garden - ![Floor Plan](/listings/photos/165705533/1041642) - Floor Plan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC](/listings/photos/165705533/1041643) - EPC ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #11529037 - **Address:** 68 Orchard Way, BICESTER, OX26 2EJ - **Certificate Issued:** 28/03/2016 - **Work Completed:** 19/02/2016 - **Items:** 13 window(s), 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 68 ORCHARD WAY, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 2EJ | £370,000 | 11/02/2026 | Semi-detached | | 68 ORCHARD WAY, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 2EJ | £325,000 | 25/11/2016 | Semi-detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 31 HEMINGWAY DRIVE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 2FY | £309,000 | 19/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 24 DICKENS CLOSE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 2NG | £327,500 | 06/06/2025 | Semi-detached | | 2 DICKENS CLOSE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 2NG | £268,000 | 18/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 35 ORCHARD WAY, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 2EL | £303,000 | 29/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | 37 ORCHARD WAY, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 2EL | £285,000 | 19/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | 9 HEMINGWAY DRIVE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 2FY | £335,000 | 18/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | 7 HEMINGWAY DRIVE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 2FY | £292,075 | 03/12/2021 | Semi-detached | | 65 ORCHARD WAY, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 2EL | £360,000 | 25/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | 75 ORCHARD WAY, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 2EL | £275,000 | 19/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | 26 ORCHARD WAY, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 2EJ | £363,000 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | 20 ORCHARD WAY, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 2EJ | £332,000 | 29/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | 10 DICKENS CLOSE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 2NG | £287,000 | 17/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | 58 ORCHARD WAY, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 2EJ | £279,950 | 11/08/2021 | Semi-detached | | 8 SHAW CLOSE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 2FN | £240,000 | 30/07/2021 | Semi-detached | | 39 ORCHARD WAY, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 2EL | £265,000 | 27/07/2021 | Semi-detached | **Area average:** £301,435 (15 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £354,410 (38 Semi-detached, OX26, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +5.8% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cherwell). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,160/mo - **Realistic:** £1,289/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,418/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Cherwell Valley (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,182/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.34% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £161,125 - **Target investor price (1%):** £128,900 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,788/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 16.4% - **10y growth:** 10.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cherwell; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4.2% - **5y growth (index):** 20.7% - **10y growth (index):** 27.4% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)