What kind of home is 2 Merriemont Drive, B45 8QZ?

2 Merriemont Drive, B45 8QZ is a detached house.

When did 2 Merriemont Drive, B45 8QZ last change hands?

2 Merriemont Drive, B45 8QZ last sold for £412,000 in October 2000, around 26 years ago. Before that, it sold for £325,000 in February 1996, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Merriemont Drive, B45 8QZ?

Across 2 sales between February 1996 and October 2000, 2 Merriemont Drive, B45 8QZ rose from £325,000 to £412,000, a change of £87,000. That works out to roughly +5.2% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Merriemont Drive, B45 8QZ have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Merriemont Drive, B45 8QZ is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Merriemont Drive, B45 8QZ?

2 Merriemont Drive, B45 8QZ has a recorded floor area of 266 m² (2,863 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Merriemont Drive, B45 8QZ use?

The latest EPC at 2 Merriemont Drive, B45 8QZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 2 Merriemont Drive, B45 8QZ have?

2 Merriemont Drive, B45 8QZ has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in November 2019 under ref. 19/01262/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Merriemont Drive, B45 8QZ?

2 Merriemont Drive, B45 8QZ is in council tax band H. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 2 Merriemont Drive, B45 8QZ in?

2 Merriemont Drive, B45 8QZ sits in Barnt Green, Birmingham, Birmingham. It falls within the B45 postcode district.

Is 2 Merriemont Drive, B45 8QZ in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Merriemont Drive, B45 8QZ show an average of 217 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (19% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 Merriemont Drive, B45 8QZ?

The closest primary school to 2 Merriemont Drive, B45 8QZ is Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery (640m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Waseley Hills High School (3.0km).

What is the nearest station to 2 Merriemont Drive, B45 8QZ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Merriemont Drive, B45 8QZ is Hollyfield Drive, 133m away. The nearest rail option is Barnt Green Rail Station, 1.5km away.

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2 Merriemont Drive, Barnt Green, Birmingham, B45 8QZ

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

266 m²

2863 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band H

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Merriemont Drive

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

2 Merriemont Drive is a detached house in Barnt Green, Birmingham, Birmingham (B45 8QZ). It has a recorded floor area of 266 m² (around 2863 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band H. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It hasn't traded since October 2000, a hold of 26 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1996–2000, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,287,000 sits 212.4% above the 2000 sale of £412,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£144/sq ft) was about 42.2% below the postcode norm. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2019. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

2 Merriemont Drive's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 March 2036

9 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Merriemont Drive, Barnt Green, Birmingham, B45 8QZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Merriemont Drive has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 2 Merriemont Drive, Barnt Green, Birmingham, B45 8QZ

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Nov 2019
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
19/01262/FUL
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

2 Merriemont Drive's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1996).

Current estimate

£1,287,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.2% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2000)

£412,000

Growth on file: 5.2% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

26 October 2000Most recent
£412,000
+26.8%over 4 years
29 February 1996
£325,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B45 8QZ: £835,000 (2025–2014).

Nearby sales in B45 8QZ

On the street

Versus other Merriemont Drive homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 2 Merriemont Drive runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,549

Street avg £3,554

Strongly below

Floor Area

266 m²

Street avg 267 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.3 t/year

Street avg 9.2 t/year

Strongly above

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

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Crime

217/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Hollyfield Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery. 9 schools nearby.

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