55 COLLEGE CRESCENT
AYLESBURY, OAKLEY, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HP18 9QZ
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
89 m²
Council tax band
D
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1976-1982
Last sold
£435,000 Dec 2024
Price per m²
£5,056/m²
Local average
£391,676 (+14.9%)
Deprivation
Decile 8 (24,298 of 33,755)
Street crime
3 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- Backing Onto Open Fields
- Plentiful Off Street Parking
- Garage
- Home Office
- Conservatory
- Amazing Views
- Close To Village Amenities
- Oil Fired Heating
- Council Tax Band - D
- Freehold
Additional details
- Heating
- Oil
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
College Crescent has the huge benefit of backing onto open fields for half of its residents of which this home is one of. With uninterrupted views and recently added residents of sheep, give this home such a rare outlook and must be seen to be truly appreciated.
Inside, the home offers a light and airy lifestyle and is move in ready . A large entrance hall provides access to the Living Room, downstairs Cloakroom as well as the stairs to the first floor. The Cloakroom is of good size and includes a w/c and wash hand basin. The Living Room leads onto the Dining Room and Conservatory and as such, allows great natural light to flow through. A great family space with amazing versatility. The back end of the room is currently utilised as a Dining area but could also be perfect for a play area for children or a secondary work from home area if need be. The Kitchen is fitted with modern units and appliances and has access to the rear garden via a side entrance. A large pantry cupboard hosting utilities is also a great addition to the room. Lastly downstairs is the Conservatory which is such a great addition. A light and sunny space, which hugely benefits from the morning sun rises over the fields and is truly a stunning spectacle to witness.
Upstairs offers great space for families and couples alike. Two good size double bedroom benefiting of built in storage solutions and the rear bedroom also having those great views. The third bedroom is a good size single and the bathroom offers good space with a modern finish and includes a bath with shower overhead, w/c and wash hand basin.
To the rear is truly the star of the show. A well maintained space, this garden provides a good mixture of lawn and patio. As previously mentioned, the rear of the garage has been converted into a home office, providing that extra space so many people are after without having to lose space in the house. To the rear of the garden, there is a summer house and a modern glass fence , seamlessly connecting the garden to the fields.
Oakley village is located between Thame and Bicester whilst also a short drive from Oxford. Within walking distance, you have the local primary school and nursery, bus stop to multiple towns, the park, village pub and the new village store and café. Located at the entrance of the crescent is also the drop off point for the secondary school coach for Wheatley Park School which for local residents is free of charge .
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Listed by
Thame
The Property Franchise Group
Reference: 146838833
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 10/04/2024
Current heating cost: £598/year
Potential heating cost: £511/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,400
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Hot water cylinder thermostat (£200 - £400)
- Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Floorplan 1
EPC Graphs
EPC 1
FENSA Certificates
This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #13332772
Property Details
Street: 55 College Crescent
Town: Oakley
Postcode: HP18 9QZ
Installation Details
Items: 2 windows
Certificate Issued: 07/01/2019
Work Completed: 29/11/2018
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #12787232
Property Details
Street: 55 College Crescent
Town: Oakley
Postcode: HP18 9QZ
Installation Details
Items: 1 window
Certificate Issued: 12/02/2018
Work Completed: 11/01/2018
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
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 12/12/2024 (1 year ago) | £435,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street 67 COLLEGE CRESCENT, OAKLEY, AYLESBURY, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP18 9QZ | £487,000 | 20/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 89 COLLEGE CRESCENT, OAKLEY, AYLESBURY, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP18 9QZ | £347,500 | 26/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 51 COLLEGE CRESCENT, OAKLEY, AYLESBURY, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP18 9QZ | £450,000 | 25/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 30 WORMINGHALL ROAD, OAKLEY, AYLESBURY, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP18 9QY | £520,000 | 16/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 75 COLLEGE CRESCENT, OAKLEY, AYLESBURY, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP18 9QZ | £820,000 | 19/08/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 57 COLLEGE CRESCENT, OAKLEY, AYLESBURY, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP18 9QZ | £410,000 | 28/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 1 BRADLEY CLOSE, OAKLEY, AYLESBURY, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP18 9QS | £300,000 | 10/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 19 WORMINGHALL ROAD, OAKLEY, AYLESBURY, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP18 9QU | £307,500 | 20/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 22 COLLEGE CRESCENT, OAKLEY, AYLESBURY, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP18 9RA | £360,000 | 25/06/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £502,900 (5 sales)
Area average: £371,875 (4 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Buckinghamshire. Series: Semi-detached. As of February 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Buckinghamshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Buckinghamshire.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Aylesbury: £1,326/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Constables | 1.7 miles |
| Shop | Brill Stores | 1.7 miles |
| Bus stop | The Avenue | 2.0 miles |
| Bus stop | Worminghall, The Avenue | 2.0 miles |
| Train station | Haddenham and Thame Parkway | 5.9 miles |
| Hospital | Churchill Hospital | 7.0 miles |
| Train station | Bicester Village | 7.2 miles |
| Hospital | Warneford Hospital | 7.2 miles |
| University | Saïd Business School Executive Education Centre | 9.3 miles |
| University | Peking University HSBC Business School (Foxcombe Hall UK Campus) | 11.1 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total incidents | 3 |
Within 1 mile during Mar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakley Church of England Combined School | Primary | 0.2 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| Brill Church of England School | Primary | 1.8 miles | Good — 10 Jul 2023 |
| Ashfold School | Other | 2.8 miles | — (No rating) |
| Ickford School | Primary | 2.8 miles | Good — 25 Jan 2022 |
| Wheatley Park School | Secondary | 4.2 miles | Good — 18 Apr 2013 |
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