Sold STC Semi-detached

85 WOODFIELD

BANBURY, OXFORDSHIRE OX16 1PY

3 beds 87 m² Listed 29 Aug 2012 (-5086d)

£139,950

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Property details

Floor area

87 m²

Last sold

£243,000 Dec 2023

Local average

£301,146 (-53.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (10,776 of 33,755)

Street crime

261 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

TOO LATE!! SOLD SUBJECT TO CONTRACT IN TWO DAYS!! WE URGENTLY REQUIRE MORE 3 BED PROPERTIES ON RUSCOTE TO SELL, PLEASE CALL 01295 257474 FOR AN APPRAISAL.

SEMI DETACHED HOUSE * ENTRANCE PORCH * SPACIOUS ENTRANCE HALL * CLOAKROOM * DOUBLE ASPECT LIVING/DINING ROOM * KITCHEN * THREE BEDROOMS * BATHROOM (REFITTED IN 2007) * FRONT AND REAR GARDENS * WHITE PVCu DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS & EXTERNAL DOORS * GAS FIRED RADIATOR HEATING * COMMUNAL PARKING

From Banbury Cross proceed in a norther direction through Horsefair onto North Bar Street continuing over the traffic lights onto the Southam Road (A361) turning left at the next roundabout in the direction of Tesco. Proceed over the following roundabout onto Ruscote Avenue (A422) turning right at the following roundabout onto Longelandes Way. Proceed to turn left to Woodfield continue down this road, taking the first right hand turn, where this property is located in the furthest block on your left hand side and is approached by a foothpath and communal parking is available within the parking areas, off this roadway and is identified by a "For Sale" board.

208092

Draft particulars only awaiting clients approval

A well presented, spacious, semi detached house having been modernised over recent years to include refitted bathroom, contemporary kitchen, replacement white PVCu double glazed windows and external doors and gas fired radiator heating with a combination boiler.

Situated in the Ruscote area of Banbury within walking distance of neighbourhood shops and an area of open space with a children's play area and on a good bus route, this well presented property has been the subject to a great deal of modernisation started by the previous owner and the majority completed by the current owners who have been here since 2005.

The previous owners refitted the kitchen whilst the current owners carried out further works to include: replacement white PVCu double glazed windows and external doors (approx. 2009), new gas fired combination boiler (approx. 2009) and the bathroom was refitted (approx 2007).

Most purchasers should therefore find that this property is presented in a condition most people would be happy to move into and ready for your own personal touches to make it your home.

The accommodation comprises:

Gated pathway leads to double glazed entrance porch with sliding doors and chrome handle leading to:

Entrance porch quarry tiled floor.

From the entrance porch an obscure double glazed entrance door with letter box and chrome door handle gives access to:

Spacious Entrance Hall having a wood strip effect laminate flooring. Stairs rising to the first floor with a useful under stair cupboard. Cupboard housing gas fired combination boiler.

From the entrance hall fielded and panelled effect doors with brushed stainless steel handles give access to:

The Cloakroom which has a coloured suite comprising low level wc. Complementary ceramic tile splash back to full ceiling height, extending to wash hand basin. White PVCu obscure double glazed window. Coat hanging hooks.

Living/Dining Room being of double aspect and a spacious light and airy room with wood strip effect vinyl flooring continuing throughout this generous room. Natural lighting floods this room from a white PVCu double glazed window to the front aspect and a white PVCu double glazed sliding patio doors to the rear aspect overlooking and giving access to the rear garden. Within the living area there is ample room for appropriately sized lounge furniture. Television point.

An archway leads from the Living Room through to:

The Dining Area which would accommodate a six seater dining table, both of these rooms have coving to the ceiling and recessed ceiling spotlights and there are three wall light points in the dining room.

Access is gained to the kitchen from both the entrance hall and the dining room.

Kitchen Contemporary fitted kitchen comprising granite effect laminate work surface with inset single stainless steel drainer sink with chrome mixer tap and complementary ceramic tile splash back. Double glazed window to rear aspect, over sink, overlooking rear garden. Range of light timber laminate fronted base units below comprising cupboards and drawers with matching range of eye level kitchen wall units. Matching drawered unit with work surface overhanging to provide free space below for kitchen refuse bin. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Space and plumbing for slim line dishwasher. Brushed stainless steel double oven, main oven being fan assisted and grill. Four ring ceramic hob. Re-circulating hood over. Space for fridge/freezer. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Obscure double glazed door giving access to the rear garden.

From the entrance hall stairs rise to:

First Floor
Landing
loft hatch giving access to roof space, having loft ladder and being part boarded.

From the first floor landing fielded and panelled effect door with brushed stainless steel handles give access to all first floor rooms and to:

The airing cupboard which has slatted shelving and a radiator.

Bedroom 1 is a good sized double bedroom, having a fitted wardrobe running the length of one wall, with mirrored sliding doors and then a further recessed area suitable for a chest of drawers or dressing table. White PVCu double glazed window to the front aspect. Space for double bed with bedside cabinet to either side. Coving to ceiling. Two wall light points. Telephone point.

Bedroom 2 is a good sized double bedroom, situated at the rear of the house and also benefits from having a recessed fitted double wardrobe cupboard. Television point.

Bedroom 3 is a single bedroom situated at the front of the property with a double glazed window to the front aspect and could accommodate a standard single bed and benefits from having a fitted double wardrobe cupboard.

Bathroom was refitted in approximately 2007 with a contemporary bathroom suite comprising shower bath with chrome thermostatically controlled over bath shower. Chrome mixer tap and pop up waste. Ceramic tile splash back with limestone mosaic effect central border, extending to low level wc and light timber laminate fronted bathroom furniture comprising a cupboard below, with inset wash hand basin, with chrome mixer tap and fitted mirrored wall tile above. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Chrome towel radiator. Obscure double glazed window. Extractor fan. Ceramic tile floor.

Outside

Front Garden the property has a good sized front garden, which is enclosed with brick walling, with coping to the top and gated pathway leading to the front entrance porch.

The garden is laid principally to gravel with flower borders which then gives side access to the rear garden providing space to store wheelie bins etc.

Rear Garden laid to patio area immediately to the rear of the house and accessed from both the kitchen and the dining room. Patio then extends to a brick shed situated at the foot of the garden.
The garden is enclosed with high timber fencing, offering a good degree of privacy, the balance of the garden being laid to lawn with a gravelled border. Outside light. Outside tap.



THE PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991
The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property.

Listed by

Banbury

Scrivener & Reinger

Reference: 24004755

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #6766566

Property Details

Street: 85 Woodfield

Town: BANBURY

Postcode: OX16 1PY

Installation Details

Items: 7 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 24/08/2009

Work Completed: 31/07/2009

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #15564194 Recent

Property Details

Street: 85 Woodfield

Town: BANBURY

Postcode: OX16 1PY

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows and 3 doors

Certificate Issued: 08/01/2023

Work Completed: 02/12/2022

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

305% since 1999

Event Date Price % change
Sold 12/12/2023 (2 years ago) £243,000 +73.6%
Sold 11/12/2012 (13 years ago) £139,995 +2.6%
Sold 26/08/2005 (20 years ago) £136,500 +127.5%
Sold 15/07/1999 (27 years ago) £60,000

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
16 DANESMOOR, BANBURY, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX16 1PZ £238,000 06/12/2023 Semi-detached
94 DANESMOOR, BANBURY, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX16 1QD £229,950 06/10/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 91 WOODFIELD, BANBURY, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX16 1PY £210,500 26/04/2023 Semi-detached
44 EVENLODE, BANBURY, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX16 1PQ £250,000 31/03/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 78 WOODFIELD, BANBURY, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX16 1PY £190,000 29/03/2023 Terraced
56 WINDRUSH, BANBURY, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX16 1PL £220,000 22/12/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 94 WOODFIELD, BANBURY, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX16 1PY £249,995 28/07/2022 Semi-detached
83 PORTWAY, BANBURY, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX16 1QJ £195,000 20/06/2022 Semi-detached
10 DANESMOOR, BANBURY, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX16 1PZ £212,500 25/03/2022 Semi-detached
76 HIGH FURLONG, BANBURY, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX16 1PT £240,000 07/02/2022 Semi-detached
68 HIGH FURLONG, BANBURY, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX16 1PT £222,000 30/09/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £216,832 (3 sales)

Area average: £225,931 (8 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 14.1%
10y growth 21.4%

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

1y (index) 4.2%
5y (index) 20.7%
10y (index) 27.4%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,162/mo
Realistic £1,291/mo
Optimistic £1,420/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 Ironstones 0.1 miles
Bus stop Longelandes Way Post Office 0.1 miles
Shop Co-op Food 0.3 miles
Shop Dhwanee Supermarkets 0.4 miles
Train station Banbury 1.2 miles
Hospital Horton Midwifery-led Unit 1.4 miles
Train station King's Sutton 4.6 miles
Hospital Hospital Car Park 11.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 103
Anti-social behaviour 45
Criminal damage and arson 25
Public order 19
Shoplifting 18
Other theft 12
Vehicle crime 10
Other crime 7
Drugs 5
Bicycle theft 4
Burglary 4
Possession of weapons 4
Theft from the person 3
Robbery 2
Total incidents 261

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
Hill View Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 9 Mar 2022
Hardwick Primary School Primary 0.3 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Hanwell Fields Community School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 10 Sep 2019
William Morris Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Outstanding — 18 Oct 2018
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury Primary 0.7 miles Good — 5 May 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
3 Bed Terraced House, Drayton, OX15 £3,699/mo 3 1.06 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £3,699/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 2.64%
Max investor price (0.8%) £462,375
Target investor price (1%) £369,900
Gross yield 31.7%
Cost-to-rent ratio 3.2×
Monthly cashflow £2,753/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 81.4%
  • 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).