DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Cherwell
Cherwell's two towns, Banbury and Bicester, have grown fast, with large new-build estates on their edges and garden town development around Bicester. Banbury has Victorian terraces in Grimsbury and post-war estates to the west, while Kidlington provides suburban homes close to Oxford. The north of the district has villages of honey-coloured ironstone cottages, many listed. Heyford Park, on a former RAF base, includes former service housing and new homes.
Homes sold in Cherwell in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 482 | £563,964 |
| Semi-detached | 455 | £357,111 |
| Terraced | 437 | £308,344 |
| Flat or maisonette | 137 | £186,941 |
| Other | 44 | £2,108,771 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
What to check at a Cherwell check-in
- Ironstone cottages in the northern villages: photograph soft stone, window sills, beams and any damp at the base of walls.
- New-build homes in Bicester and Banbury: note snagging marks, sealant around baths and showers, and new garden fences and turf.
- Former service houses at Heyford Park: record heating systems, windows and the condition of shared green spaces and parking.
- Victorian terraces in Grimsbury: photograph rear extensions, back yards and any damp in older walls.
- Rural homes without mains gas: photograph oil tanks, LPG bottles and any septic tank or treatment plant.
- Homes near the River Cherwell and the Oxford Canal: check ground floors and gardens for signs of damp or past flooding.
Do it yourself in Cherwell
- No clerk to book: do it whenever you have the keys, before the tenant moves in or with them there.
- £30 a report instead of a clerk’s fee for every check-in, inspection and check-out.
- The check-out starts from the check-in and shows what has changed, photos side by side.
- Prefer paper? Use the free inventory template.
Areas of Cherwell
Banbury town centreGrimsburyBanbury Ruscote and NeithropBicesterKidlingtonHeyford ParkBodicote and AdderburyDeddington
Inventories in Cherwell: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Cherwell?
Clerks usually charge per visit, more for bigger or furnished homes, so a check-in and a check-out together often come to a few hundred pounds. With DIY Inventory each report is £30, whatever the size, and you can do it as soon as you have the keys.
What is the average rent in Cherwell?
£1,304 a month (ONS, August 2026), up 2.2% on a year earlier. Rents vary a lot by street and type of home; the free property report shows sold prices, the EPC and more for any Cherwell postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Cherwell?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme: the council’s 2024 HMO licensing policy report says it does not run additional or selective licensing. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme; only national mandatory HMO licensing applies (five or more people from two or more households). Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Cherwell?
Yes. Landlords, agents and tenants can do it on a phone: a photo checklist for every room, the date and time stamped on every photo, every item’s condition, and both sides sign. The PDF is ready the moment it’s signed.
Will a DIY inventory stand up in a deposit dispute?
Deposit schemes (DPS, TDS, mydeposits) decide on the evidence, above all the condition at check-in compared with check-out. Dated photos of every room, signed by both sides, are exactly that evidence.
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