What kind of home is Merrifield, Dark Lane, HP18 0DA?

Merrifield, Dark Lane, HP18 0DA is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for Merrifield, Dark Lane, HP18 0DA?

Merrifield, Dark Lane, HP18 0DA last sold for £610,000 in April 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Merrifield, Dark Lane, HP18 0DA?

The current EPC rating for Merrifield, Dark Lane, HP18 0DA is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in March 2022. It has improved from a F recorded in September 2018 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is Merrifield, Dark Lane, HP18 0DA?

Merrifield, Dark Lane, HP18 0DA has a recorded floor area of 228 m² (2,454 sq ft). That makes it about 37% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in HP18 0DA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Merrifield, Dark Lane, HP18 0DA use?

The latest EPC at Merrifield, Dark Lane, HP18 0DA records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for Merrifield, Dark Lane, HP18 0DA?

Merrifield, Dark Lane, HP18 0DA has council approval for two-storey extension granted in September 2020 under ref. 20/01393/APP. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Merrifield, Dark Lane, HP18 0DA?

Merrifield, Dark Lane, HP18 0DA is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Merrifield, Dark Lane, HP18 0DA in?

Merrifield, Dark Lane, HP18 0DA sits in Chearsley, Aylesbury, Aylesbury. It falls within the HP18 postcode district.

What is crime like near Merrifield, Dark Lane, HP18 0DA?

Police records around Merrifield, Dark Lane, HP18 0DA show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Other theft makes up roughly 55% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Merrifield, Dark Lane, HP18 0DA?

The closest primary school to Merrifield, Dark Lane, HP18 0DA is Cuddington and Dinton CofE School (1.9km), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near Merrifield, Dark Lane, HP18 0DA?

The closest bus stop to Merrifield, Dark Lane, HP18 0DA is The Bell PH, 255m away. The nearest rail option is Haddenham & Thame Parkway Rail Station, 2.3km away.

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Merrifield, Dark Lane, Chearsley, Aylesbury, HP18 0DA

4 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

228 m²

2454 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Merrifield

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

Merrifield is a detached house in Chearsley, Aylesbury, Aylesbury (HP18 0DA). It has a recorded floor area of 228 m² (around 2454 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in September 2018 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. Main heating runs on electricity.

Today's modelled estimate of £1,021,000 sits 67.4% above the 2019 sale of £610,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£249/sq ft) was about 29.9% below the postcode norm. 4 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sale on file: £610,000 in April 2019.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2022

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2022from Sept 2018

EPC improved fromF26toC73

Heating System

Storage HeatersHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Heating Controls

ManualFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Merrifield, Dark Lane, Chearsley, Aylesbury, HP18 0DA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

4 applications on record at Merrifield, Dark Lane, Chearsley, Aylesbury, HP18 0DA

4decisions2extensions61documents

Flagged:Demolition

Mar 2020
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey
Erection of two storey front, side and rear extensions, demolition of garage and erection of new linked garage.
Documents
16 docs on file
Reference
19/04402/APP
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ConditionsJan 2024Decision
OutbuildingJul 2023Decision

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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.

Merrifield valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,021,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£610,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

11 April 2019Most recent
£610,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP18 0DA: £624,250 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in HP18 0DA

On the street

Versus other Dark Lane homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Merrifield is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,675

Street avg £5,043

Strongly below

Floor Area

228 m²

Street avg 218 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 8.9 t/year

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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 Aylesbury district page.

Full Aylesbury report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

The Bell PH — bus stop.

Closest school

1.9 km

Cuddington and Dinton CofE School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HP18 0DA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HP18 0DA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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