What type of property is 20 Merton Street, BB12 0DG?

20 Merton Street, BB12 0DG is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 20 Merton Street, BB12 0DG?

20 Merton Street, BB12 0DG last sold for £25,000 in December 2018, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £9,000 in July 2003, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 20 Merton Street, BB12 0DG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2003 and December 2018, 20 Merton Street, BB12 0DG rose from £9,000 to £25,000, a change of £16,000. That works out to roughly +6.9% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 20 Merton Street, BB12 0DG?

The current EPC rating for 20 Merton Street, BB12 0DG is E with a score of 52 out of 100, lodged in September 2014. It has improved from a G recorded in October 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Merton Street, BB12 0DG?

20 Merton Street, BB12 0DG has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (1,141 sq ft). That makes it about 16% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BB12 0DG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Merton Street, BB12 0DG heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Merton Street, BB12 0DG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Merton Street, BB12 0DG?

20 Merton Street, BB12 0DG is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 20 Merton Street, BB12 0DG located?

20 Merton Street, BB12 0DG sits in Burnley. It falls within the BB12 postcode district in Lancashire.

What is crime like near 20 Merton Street, BB12 0DG?

Police records around 20 Merton Street, BB12 0DG show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (171% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 20 Merton Street, BB12 0DG?

The closest primary school to 20 Merton Street, BB12 0DG is Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School (423m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Burnley College (98m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 20 Merton Street, BB12 0DG?

The closest bus stop to 20 Merton Street, BB12 0DG is Kent Street, 76m away. The nearest rail option is Burnley Central Rail Station, 351m away.

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20 Merton Street, Burnley, BB12 0DG

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

106 m²

1141 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 52

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 20 Merton Street

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

20 Merton Street is a mid-terrace house in Burnley (BB12 0DG). It has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (around 1141 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2014) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in October 2013 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 78), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from September 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2003–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £136,000 sits 444% above the 2018 sale of £25,000. At 106 m² it's 23.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (86 m² median across 23 EPCs). Sold December 2018 for £25,000.

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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.

20 Merton Street's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 17 Sept 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Sept 2014

EPC Rating

E52

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2014from Oct 2013

EPC improved fromG1toE52

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Hot Water

Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Very PoorAverage

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

22%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC EPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Merton Street, Burnley, BB12 0DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Merton Street has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

4applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

20 Merton Street has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2003.

Current estimate

£136,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£25,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

18 December 2018Most recent
£25,000
+177.8%over 15 years
26 July 2003
£9,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB12 0DG: £35,000 (2015–2010).

Nearby sales in BB12 0DG

On the street

Versus other Merton Street homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

20 Merton Street is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£236

Street avg £324

On par

Floor Area

106 m²

Street avg 93 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

6.1 t/year

Street avg 6.0 t/year

Below

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Comparables

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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

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Burnley district page.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Kent Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Burnley College. 28 schools nearby.

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