# 2 bedroom apartment for sale (OX26 6YJ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 44 HERON DRIVE, BICESTER, OXFORDSHIRE OX26 6YJ | | Price | £190,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Last sold | £187,000 Nov 2020 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 09/03/2027 - **Current heating cost:** £643/year ### Recommendations - W2 (6,000) - E (50) - L2 (2,400) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0454-2800-7373-9593-8351) ## Description The Property A two bedroom, ground floor apartment with parking in a popular location and offered in excellent condition throughout. The property benefits from two double bedrooms, both of which are in excellent decorative order and share the shower room. The shower room has been recently refitted to include a modern white suite, corner shower and stylish tiling. There is a generous separate living room (16x10ft) which benefits from a bay window that brings plenty of natural light into the room. Additionally the kitchen has space for a dining table. The kitchen is finished to a high standard with a good range of wall and base units, tiled floor and splash back and plenty of space for utilities and white goods. There is an integrated stainless steel oven and extractor and an electric hob. The property benefits from allocated parking and there is a communal bike store. Ground Rent £50 a year Service Charge- £65pcm Leasehold – 98 years remaining Viewings come highly recommended as this property is a must view! It would make an ideal first time purchase or investment. It could also suit retirement buyers. Viewings can be booked 24/7 by either following the link below to the brochure or calling the number displayed. 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If in any doubt, you should make additional enquiries before completion. ## Property Photos - ![Main Residence](/listings/photos/63846873/949221) - Main Residence - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/63846873/949224) - Living Room - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/63846873/949227) - Living Room - ![Kitchen/Diner](/listings/photos/63846873/949230) - Kitchen/Diner - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/63846873/949233) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/63846873/949236) - Bedroom - ![Shower Room](/listings/photos/63846873/949238) - Shower Room - ![Entrance Hall](/listings/photos/63846873/949243) - Entrance Hall - ![Main Residence](/listings/photos/63846873/949247) - Main Residence ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/63846873/949251) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![epc](/listings/photos/63846873/949254) - epc ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #6488314 - **Address:** 44 Heron Drive, BICESTER, OX26 6YJ - **Certificate Issued:** 20/04/2009 - **Work Completed:** 30/03/2009 - **Items:** 9 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 44 HERON DRIVE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6YJ | £187,000 | 10/11/2020 | Flat | | 44 HERON DRIVE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6YJ | £65,000 | 28/02/2000 | Flat | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | [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 | | [Same street] 41 HERON DRIVE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6YJ | £285,000 | 05/09/2023 | Terraced | | 145 HERON DRIVE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6YZ | £167,500 | 30/08/2023 | Flat | | [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 | | 171 HERON DRIVE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6YZ | £183,000 | 06/05/2022 | Flat | | 121 HERON DRIVE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6YZ | £192,500 | 08/04/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] 57 HERON DRIVE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6YJ | £275,000 | 31/03/2022 | Terraced | | 82 HERON DRIVE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6YY | £190,000 | 20/12/2021 | Flat | | 123 HERON DRIVE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6YZ | £195,000 | 01/10/2021 | Flat | | [Same street] 36 HERON DRIVE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 6YJ | £174,000 | 30/09/2021 | Flat | | [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:** £185,600 (5 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £210,934 (16 Flat, OX26, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -9.9% ## 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):** £947/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.68% (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:** £3,455/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -1.3% - **10y growth:** 4.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cherwell; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -1.2% - **5y growth (index):** 6.4% - **10y growth (index):** 10.5% ## 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)