Sold STC Terraced

31 STOW AVENUE

WITNEY, OXFORDSHIRE OX28 5GP

2 beds 1 baths 55 m² Listed 2 Jun 2026 (-107d)

£260,000

Guide Price

Reduced on 16 Feb 2026

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

55 m²

Council tax band

C

EPC rating

C

Last sold

£260,000 May 2026

Price per m²

£4,727/m²

Local average

£319,400 (-18.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (29,490 of 33,755)

Street crime

107 incidents within 1 mile (Jul 2026)

Key features

  • Two bedroom terraced home
  • Popular Deer Park development
  • Allocated parking
  • South facing rear garden
  • Good local public transport
  • Close to green spaces and play areas
  • Ideal first time buy/ buy to let.
  • 6.0% gross yeild

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this superb two bedroom home is situated in the popular Deer Park area of Witney. Off street parking and private south facing garden make this an ideal first time buy or possible buy to let investment.

THE PROPERTY:

Parkers are thrilled to present this well presented and well situated two bedroom terraced home with off street parking and a south facing rear garden.

The property is approached via the bloc paved driveway area which leads to the uPVC front door which is flanked by a graveled frontage.

Once inside you are greeted by a light a bright entrance hall with an integrated welcome mat which helps keep the weather out of the property. Immediately to the right we find the fitted kitchen, which overlooks the front of the property and is fitted in a horseshoe shape.

The kitchen comprises of a hard wearing tiled floor underfoot, a range of eye and floor level fitted units with modern worktop over. Integrated you will find a four ring gas burner with extractor over and electric oven under as well as a ceramic sink and half with draining board. The wall mounted gas fired boiler is located here also. Lastly there is space and plumbing for various white goods.

Moving through into the living room you have a wonderfully light living and dining room with laminate flooring underfoot and ample space for both functions. Thanks to the south facing rear garden and large sliding patio doors the room benefits from lots of natural light. The living room also houses the stairs to the first floor.

From the first floor landing all principle first floor spaces can be reached and there is also the loft hatch overhead.

The primary bedroom is a good sized double bedroom with carpet underfoot and the benefit of built in cupboards which go over the stairs. The second bedroom whilst smaller is still a good size and benefits from dual built in cupboards. The bathroom benefits from a modern bathroom suite, with panelled bath, shower over, WC and heated towel radiator.

Externally there is allocated and guest parking, as well a lovely south facing rear garden.

EPC C
West Oxford Council Tax Band C
Estimated annual liability £2172.

We are required by law to conduct anti-money laundering checks on all those selling or buying a property. Whilst we retain responsibility for ensuring checks and any ongoing monitoring are carried out correctly, the initial checks are carried out on our behalf by Lifetime Legal who will contact you once you have agreed to instruct us in your sale or had an offer accepted on a property you wish to buy. The cost of these checks is £75 (incl. VAT), which covers the cost of obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required. This fee will need to be paid by you in advance of us publishing your property (in the case of a vendor) or issuing a memorandum of sale (in the case of a buyer), directly to Lifetime Legal, and is non-refundable. We will receive some of the fee taken by Lifetime Legal to compensate for its role in the provision of these checks.

SITUATION:

Positioned in a quiet cul-de-sac in the Deer Park area to the west of the town. This well-established and sought-after residential area has its own amenities that include convenience store, school and recreational spaces.

Witney is a developing town with many independent and specialist shops, several supermarkets including Waitrose and multiplex cinema. The Market Square hosts a traditional market every Thursday and Saturday and a Farmer's Market on the 4th Friday of every month.
When it comes to eating and drinking Witney has plenty to offer with a diverse range of cosmopolitan 40 venues to choose from. In the Windrush Leisure Centre you will find swimming pool, squash courts, gym facilities and sports hall whilst The Leys is a big open space with cricket & football pitches, bowling green, tennis courts and a children's playground.

The town has several nurseries, primary schools and two excellent comprehensive secondary schools.

The A40 at the edge of the town connects to Oxford and London beyond. Mainline service from Hanborough - approximately 8 miles away. (Journey times of 10 minutes to Oxford and 68 minutes to Paddington) An alternative service to Marylebone (journey time 58 minutes) is available from Oxford Parkway c.12.5 miles.

Listed by

Eynsham

The Property Franchise Group

Reference: 89172396

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 15/05/2019

Expiry date: 14/05/2029

Current heating cost: £380/year

Potential heating cost: £334/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,950

Recommendations

  • Party wall insulation (£300 - £600)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Plot: ~255 m² (0.06 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #13613413

Property Details

Street: 31 Stow Avenue

Town: WITNEY

Postcode: OX28 5GP

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 17/06/2019

Work Completed: 29/05/2019

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

70% since 2009

Event Date Price % change
Sold 22/05/2026 (3 months ago) £260,000 +4%
Sold 12/07/2019 (7 years ago) £250,000 +63.4%
Sold 03/04/2009 (17 years ago) £153,000

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
47 RISSINGTON DRIVE, WITNEY, WEST OXFORDSHIRE, OXFORDSHIRE, OX28 5FG £270,000 20/11/2025 Terraced
10 ALDSWORTH COURT, WITNEY, WEST OXFORDSHIRE, OXFORDSHIRE, OX28 5FP £270,000 27/05/2025 Terraced
5 RISSINGTON DRIVE, WITNEY, WEST OXFORDSHIRE, OXFORDSHIRE, OX28 5FG £305,000 08/12/2023 Terraced
43 FARMINGTON DRIVE, WITNEY, WEST OXFORDSHIRE, OXFORDSHIRE, OX28 5GH £258,000 20/07/2023 Terraced
52 WESTCOTE CLOSE, WITNEY, WEST OXFORDSHIRE, OXFORDSHIRE, OX28 5FF £379,800 04/07/2023 Terraced
45 RISSINGTON DRIVE, WITNEY, WEST OXFORDSHIRE, OXFORDSHIRE, OX28 5FG £292,500 15/06/2023 Terraced
Same street 17 STOW AVENUE, WITNEY, WEST OXFORDSHIRE, OXFORDSHIRE, OX28 5GP £430,000 06/03/2023 Detached
73 FARMINGTON DRIVE, WITNEY, WEST OXFORDSHIRE, OXFORDSHIRE, OX28 5GH £275,000 02/11/2022 Terraced
34 ALDSWORTH COURT, WITNEY, WEST OXFORDSHIRE, OXFORDSHIRE, OX28 5FP £230,000 14/10/2022 Terraced
19 FARMINGTON DRIVE, WITNEY, WEST OXFORDSHIRE, OXFORDSHIRE, OX28 5GH £205,000 30/09/2022 Terraced
15 SHERBOURNE ROAD, WITNEY, WEST OXFORDSHIRE, OXFORDSHIRE, OX28 5FQ £269,000 19/04/2022 Terraced
75 FARMINGTON DRIVE, WITNEY, WEST OXFORDSHIRE, OXFORDSHIRE, OX28 5GH £259,000 14/04/2022 Terraced
25 ALDSWORTH COURT, WITNEY, WEST OXFORDSHIRE, OXFORDSHIRE, OX28 5FP £220,000 17/03/2022 Terraced
52 WESTCOTE CLOSE, WITNEY, WEST OXFORDSHIRE, OXFORDSHIRE, OX28 5FF £350,000 14/03/2022 Terraced
17 ALDSWORTH COURT, WITNEY, WEST OXFORDSHIRE, OXFORDSHIRE, OX28 5FP £235,000 08/02/2022 Terraced
21 RISSINGTON DRIVE, WITNEY, WEST OXFORDSHIRE, OXFORDSHIRE, OX28 5FG £245,000 04/02/2022 Terraced
62 STOW AVENUE, WITNEY, WEST OXFORDSHIRE, OXFORDSHIRE, OX28 5GR £255,000 31/01/2022 Terraced
54 RALEGH CRESCENT, WITNEY, WEST OXFORDSHIRE, OXFORDSHIRE, OX28 5FD £307,500 28/01/2022 Terraced
15 CHEDWORTH DRIVE, WITNEY, WEST OXFORDSHIRE, OXFORDSHIRE, OX28 5FS £350,000 15/10/2021 Terraced
69 FARMINGTON DRIVE, WITNEY, WEST OXFORDSHIRE, OXFORDSHIRE, OX28 5GH £165,000 30/09/2021 Terraced

Street average: £430,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £270,568 (19 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 5.9%
10y growth -6%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): West Oxfordshire. Series: Terraced. As of June 2026.

1y (index) -0.7%
5y (index) 19.8%
10y (index) 22.2%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,164/mo
Realistic £1,293/mo
Optimistic £1,422/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → West Oxfordshire.

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Farmington Drive 0.1 miles
Shop Thorney Leys Village Shop 0.5 miles
Shop Nigel Gardner And Son Gas Services 0.6 miles
Hospital Witney Community Hospital 0.8 miles
Hospital David Stone Medical Centre 3.7 miles
Train station Finstock 5.0 miles
Train station Combe 5.9 miles
University University of Oxford 6.1 miles
University Azad University in Oxford 6.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 51
Anti-social behaviour 17
Shoplifting 13
Other theft 7
Public order 7
Criminal damage and arson 3
Burglary 2
Other crime 2
Vehicle crime 2
Bicycle theft 1
Drugs 1
Robbery 1
Total incidents 107

Within 1 mile during Jul 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
West Witney Primary School & Nursery Primary 0.1 miles Good — 17 Jul 2024
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney Primary 0.3 miles Good — 4 Sep 2017
Queen Emma's Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 10 Jun 2024
Windrush Church of England Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 20 May 2024
Tower Hill Community Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 21 Sep 2022

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
2 Bed End Terrace, Painswick Close, OX28 £1,350/mo 2 0.37 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Thorney Leys, OX28 £1,100/mo 2 0.4 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Corn Bar, OX28 £1,300/mo 2 0.63 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,250/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.5%
Max investor price (0.8%) £162,500
Target investor price (1%) £130,000
Gross yield 6%
Cost-to-rent ratio 16.7×
Monthly cashflow £121/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 1.9%
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).