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25 HAMPDEN CLOSE

BICESTER, OXFORDSHIRE OX26 4UG

4 beds 1 baths 124 m² Listed 25 Sep 2025 (-333d)

£425,000

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# 4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (OX26 4UG)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 25 HAMPDEN CLOSE, BICESTER, OXFORDSHIRE OX26 4UG |
| Price | £425,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £415,000 Mar 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** B
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 22/09/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £1,033/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £7,500

### Recommendations
- W2 (£5,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0320-2647-0510-2925-0451)

## Description

**Property Description**

Situated Centrally to the town, and within a mile walk of several schools, is this substantial family home. The home boasts a tandem double garage, utility room and several useful and practical bonuses to the accommodation. An impressive energy Rating of 84/B. PSA - Steel Frame Construction Type.

**Property Details**

This property is 0.7 miles from Bicester North Railway Station, 0.5 miles from Glory Farm Primary School, and 0.3 miles from Tesco Express. There is also the Bicester East Community Centre, which is 0.3 miles away from the property.

Located just 14 miles from Oxford and 25 miles from Milton Keynes, Bicester is one of the fastest growing areas in Oxfordshire with excellent transport links by rail and road to the cities of London (62 miles) and Birmingham (65 miles). The town has a historic centre with plenty of shops, eateries and even a weekly market. Bicester also benefits from many other amenities such as the state of the art, seven screen Vue cinema, a variety of supermarkets and of course the internationally recognised Bicester Village designer shopping outlet. Surrounding areas of interest include Blenheim Palace, Soho Farmhouse and Bicester Heritage.

## Property Photos

- ![Front Shot](/listings/photos/167407976/716111) - Front Shot
- ![Study](/listings/photos/167407976/716112) - Study
- ![Internal](/listings/photos/167407976/716113) - Internal
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/167407976/716114) - Bathroom
- ![Conservatory](/listings/photos/167407976/716115) - Conservatory
- ![Conservatory](/listings/photos/167407976/716116) - Conservatory
- ![Conservatory](/listings/photos/167407976/716117) - Conservatory
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/167407976/716118) - Garden
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/167407976/716119) - Garden
- ![External](/listings/photos/167407976/716120) - External
- ![External](/listings/photos/167407976/716121) - External
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/167407976/716122) - Kitchen
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/167407976/716123) - Kitchen
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/167407976/716124) - Kitchen
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/167407976/716125) - Living Room
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/167407976/716126) - Kitchen
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/167407976/716127) - Living Room
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/167407976/716128) - Living Room
- ![Reception Room](/listings/photos/167407976/716129) - Reception Room
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/167407976/716130) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/167407976/716131) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/167407976/716132) - Bedroom

## Floorplans

- ![Floor Plan](/listings/photos/167407976/716133) - Floor Plan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/167407976/716134) - EPC

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #7483609
- **Address:** 25 Hampden Close, BICESTER, OX26 4UG
- **Certificate Issued:** 06/07/2010
- **Work Completed:** 22/06/2010
- **Items:** 5 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 25 HAMPDEN CLOSE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 4UG | £415,000 | 06/03/2026 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 12 HAMPDEN CLOSE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 4UG | £390,000 | 29/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 1 BISLEY CLOSE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 4XF | £322,500 | 18/12/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 7 WHITLEY CRESCENT, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 4XR | £306,500 | 08/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 21 LYSANDER CLOSE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 4TJ | £272,000 | 18/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 31 WHITLEY CRESCENT, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 4XP | £270,000 | 14/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 15 LYSANDER CLOSE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 4TJ | £360,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 11 BISLEY CLOSE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 4XF | £370,000 | 23/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 BEAUFORT CLOSE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 4XN | £320,000 | 22/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 36 WHITLEY CRESCENT, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 4XP | £345,000 | 24/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 2 HALIFAX ROAD, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 4TG | £370,000 | 03/12/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £390,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £326,222 (9 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £354,877 (40 Semi-detached, OX26, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +19.8%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cherwell). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,162/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,291/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,420/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Cherwell Valley (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,446/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.3% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £161,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £129,100

*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:** £3,427/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 23%
- **10y growth:** 24.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cherwell; Semi-detached series; as of May 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 5.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 20%
- **10y growth (index):** 26.7%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

124 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£415,000 Mar 2026

Price per m²

£3,427/m²

Local average

£354,877 (+19.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (32,449 of 33,755)

Street crime

156 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)

Key features

Tandem Double Garage with Roller Shutter Door
Electric Charging Point Installed In Garage
Fitted Appliances in Kitchen
Two Ground Floor WCs / Fitted Bedroom Storage
1800 Sqft of Total Floorspace
Secure Metal Shed / Greenhouse Included in Sale
Range Cooker in the Revamped Kitchen
Fully Owned Solar Panels on the Roof space
Within a mile walk to a plethora of local amenities
Off-Street Parking For Multiple Vehicles

Additional details

Heating: Gas
Parking: Garage, Off street
Garden: Private garden

Description

Property Description

Situated Centrally to the town, and within a mile walk of several schools, is this substantial family home. The home boasts a tandem double garage, utility room and several useful and practical bonuses to the accommodation. An impressive energy Rating of 84/B. PSA - Steel Frame Construction Type.

Property Details

This property is 0.7 miles from Bicester North Railway Station, 0.5 miles from Glory Farm Primary School, and 0.3 miles from Tesco Express. There is also the Bicester East Community Centre, which is 0.3 miles away from the property.

Located just 14 miles from Oxford and 25 miles from Milton Keynes, Bicester is one of the fastest growing areas in Oxfordshire with excellent transport links by rail and road to the cities of London (62 miles) and Birmingham (65 miles). The town has a historic centre with plenty of shops, eateries and even a weekly market. Bicester also benefits from many other amenities such as the state of the art, seven screen Vue cinema, a variety of supermarkets and of course the internationally recognised Bicester Village designer shopping outlet. Surrounding areas of interest include Blenheim Palace, Soho Farmhouse and Bicester Heritage.

Listed by

Bicester

Leaders and Romans Group

Reference: 167407976

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 23/09/2025

Expiry date: 22/09/2035

Current heating cost: £1,033/year

Potential heating cost: £962/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £7,500

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

INSPIRE registered land data is not available for this location yet.

Floorplans

Floor Plan

EPC Graphs

EPC

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #7483609

Property Details

Street: 25 Hampden Close

Town: BICESTER

Postcode: OX26 4UG

Installation Details

Items: 5 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 06/07/2010

Work Completed: 22/06/2010

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	06/03/2026 (5 months ago)	£415,000	—

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 12 HAMPDEN CLOSE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 4UG	£390,000	29/01/2026	Semi-detached
1 BISLEY CLOSE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 4XF	£322,500	18/12/2024	Semi-detached
7 WHITLEY CRESCENT, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 4XR	£306,500	08/12/2023	Semi-detached
21 LYSANDER CLOSE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 4TJ	£272,000	18/11/2022	Semi-detached
31 WHITLEY CRESCENT, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 4XP	£270,000	14/10/2022	Semi-detached
15 LYSANDER CLOSE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 4TJ	£360,000	30/09/2022	Semi-detached
11 BISLEY CLOSE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 4XF	£370,000	23/09/2022	Semi-detached
4 BEAUFORT CLOSE, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 4XN	£320,000	22/07/2022	Semi-detached
36 WHITLEY CRESCENT, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 4XP	£345,000	24/06/2022	Semi-detached
2 HALIFAX ROAD, BICESTER, CHERWELL, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 4TG	£370,000	03/12/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £390,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £326,222 (9 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 23%

10y growth 24.4%

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

1y (index) 5.2%

5y (index) 20%

10y (index) 26.7%

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: £1,446/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Bristol Road	0.1 miles
Shop	The Laundry Basket	0.3 miles
Shop	Tesco Express	0.3 miles
Train station	Bicester North	0.4 miles
Train station	Bicester Village	0.9 miles
University	Vinson Building	8.9 miles
University	University of Oxford	10.3 miles
Hospital	John Radcliffe Hospital	10.3 miles
Hospital	The Manor Hospital	10.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	68
Shoplifting	21
Public order	18
Anti-social behaviour	12
Criminal damage and arson	10
Other theft	10
Burglary	6
Vehicle crime	4
Bicycle theft	3
Drugs	3
Possession of weapons	1
Total incidents	156

Within 1 mile during Jun 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
The Cooper School	Secondary	0.3 miles	Requires improvement — 30 Jan 2023
Glory Farm Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 11 Jul 2017
Longfields Primary and Nursery School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 11 Apr 2013
Bardwell School	Other	0.4 miles	Good — 29 Mar 2014
Southwold Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 3 Mar 2019

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.3%

Max investor price (0.8%) £161,375

Target investor price (1%) £129,100

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).