# 1 bedroom terraced house for sale (OX16 1YW) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 1 AZALEA WALK, BANBURY, OXFORDSHIRE OX16 1YW | | Price | £190,000 | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1976-1982 | | Floor area | 38 m² | | Last sold | £190,000 Sep 2024 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 27/04/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £504/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,500 ### Recommendations - W2 (£5,000 - £10,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/4036-7724-6600-0838-1226) ## Description A beautifully presented freehold one-bedroom end-of-terrace home occupying a desirable corner position, set on a generous plot with an exceptional wrap-around garden and off-road parking. Blending characterful features with tasteful modern styling, the property offers a bright and inviting living environment, filled with natural light and thoughtfully designed throughout, creating a home that is ready to move straight into. The spacious double bedroom and comfortable living accommodation are complemented by a wonderful sense of space both inside and out. The attractive garden is a real standout feature, recently enhanced with new fencing and a rear gate, providing multiple areas to enjoy outdoor living and making it an ideal first home, downsizing opportunity or investment purchase. Offering both immediate comfort and exciting future potential, the generous corner plot also presents clear scope to extend the property, subject to the necessary consents. A rare opportunity to acquire a one-bedroom home that can grow with you over time. ## Property Photos - ![Picture 1](/listings/photos/174728807/1199165) - Picture 1 - ![Picture 2](/listings/photos/174728807/1199167) - Picture 2 - ![Picture 3](/listings/photos/174728807/1199168) - Picture 3 - ![Picture 4](/listings/photos/174728807/1199169) - Picture 4 - ![Picture 5](/listings/photos/174728807/1199170) - Picture 5 - ![Picture 6](/listings/photos/174728807/1199171) - Picture 6 - ![Picture 7](/listings/photos/174728807/1199172) - Picture 7 - ![Picture 8](/listings/photos/174728807/1199174) - Picture 8 - ![Picture 9](/listings/photos/174728807/1199175) - Picture 9 - ![Picture 10](/listings/photos/174728807/1199176) - Picture 10 - ![Picture 11](/listings/photos/174728807/1199177) - Picture 11 - ![Picture 12](/listings/photos/174728807/1199178) - Picture 12 - ![Picture 13](/listings/photos/174728807/1199180) - Picture 13 - ![Picture 14](/listings/photos/174728807/1199181) - Picture 14 - ![Picture 15](/listings/photos/174728807/1199182) - Picture 15 - ![Picture 16](/listings/photos/174728807/1199183) - Picture 16 - ![Picture 17](/listings/photos/174728807/1199184) - Picture 17 - ![Picture 18](/listings/photos/174728807/1199186) - Picture 18 - ![Picture 19](/listings/photos/174728807/1199187) - Picture 19 - ![Picture 20](/listings/photos/174728807/1199188) - Picture 20 - ![Picture 21](/listings/photos/174728807/1199189) - Picture 21 ## Floorplans - ![Floor plan 1](/listings/photos/174728807/1199190) - Floor plan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC](/listings/photos/174728807/1199191) - EPC ## FENSA Certificates This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #4644098 - **Address:** 1 Azalea Walk, BANBURY, OX16 1YW - **Certificate Issued:** 23/04/2007 - **Work Completed:** 04/04/2007 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #3115408 - **Address:** 1 Azalea Walk, BANBURY, OX16 1YW - **Certificate Issued:** 11/10/2005 - **Work Completed:** 09/09/2005 - **Items:** 5 window(s), 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 1 AZALEA WALK, BANBURY, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX16 1YW | £190,000 | 27/09/2024 | Semi-detached | | 1 AZALEA WALK, BANBURY, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX16 1YW | £165,000 | 29/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 1 AZALEA WALK, BANBURY, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX16 1YW | £167,000 | 01/07/2021 | Semi-detached | | 1 AZALEA WALK, BANBURY, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX16 1YW | £162,500 | 22/09/2017 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 1 HIGH FURLONG, BANBURY, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX16 1PW | £251,000 | 05/10/2023 | Terraced | | 14 CONIFER RISE, BANBURY, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX16 1FP | £230,000 | 01/09/2023 | Terraced | | 8 FORGEWAY, BANBURY, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX16 1QR | £230,000 | 24/06/2022 | Terraced | | 21 HEARTHWAY, BANBURY, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX16 1QL | £190,000 | 14/06/2022 | Terraced | | 72 HEARTHWAY, BANBURY, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX16 1QP | £225,000 | 09/05/2022 | Terraced | | 26 HIGH FURLONG, BANBURY, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX16 1PW | £251,250 | 05/01/2022 | Terraced | | 17 FORSYTHIA WALK, BANBURY, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX16 1YR | £205,000 | 26/11/2021 | Terraced | | 80 HIGH FURLONG, BANBURY, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX16 1PT | £229,000 | 29/10/2021 | Terraced | | [Same street] 11 AZALEA WALK, BANBURY, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX16 1YW | £200,000 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | 1 HIGH FURLONG, BANBURY, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX16 1PW | £190,950 | 11/08/2021 | Terraced | | 16 THE CAMELLIAS, BANBURY, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX16 1YT | £195,000 | 02/08/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £200,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £219,720 (10 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £241,805 (54 Terraced, OX16, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -21.4% ## 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):** £773/mo ## 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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [The Studio Annex, Sinclair Avenue, Banbury](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/f89f72c) | £800/mo | — | 0.58 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £800/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.42% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £100,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £80,000 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £800/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.1% - **Cost-to-rent:** 19.8× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-53/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.2% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £5,000/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -4.5% - **10y growth:** 15.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cherwell; Terraced series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.5% - **5y growth (index):** 18.7% - **10y growth (index):** 25.5% ## 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)