What kind of home is 15 Merston Drive, M20 5NT?

15 Merston Drive, M20 5NT is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 15 Merston Drive, M20 5NT last change hands?

15 Merston Drive, M20 5NT last sold for £182,000 in May 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £46,000 in October 1998, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 15 Merston Drive, M20 5NT changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 1998 and May 2012, 15 Merston Drive, M20 5NT rose from £46,000 to £182,000, a change of £136,000. That works out to roughly +10.6% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 15 Merston Drive, M20 5NT?

The current EPC rating for 15 Merston Drive, M20 5NT is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Merston Drive, M20 5NT?

15 Merston Drive, M20 5NT has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (1,066 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Merston Drive, M20 5NT use?

The latest EPC at 15 Merston Drive, M20 5NT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Merston Drive, M20 5NT?

15 Merston Drive, M20 5NT is in council tax band C.

Which area is 15 Merston Drive, M20 5NT in?

15 Merston Drive, M20 5NT sits in Manchester. It falls within the M20 postcode district.

What schools are near 15 Merston Drive, M20 5NT?

The closest primary school to 15 Merston Drive, M20 5NT is Broad Oak Primary School (293m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Parrs Wood High School (565m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 15 Merston Drive, M20 5NT?

The closest bus stop to 15 Merston Drive, M20 5NT is Fairmile Drive, 112m away. The nearest rail option is East Didsbury Rail Station, 742m away.

Does 15 Merston Drive, M20 5NT have flooding or noise concerns?

Strategic noise mapping records 61.65 dB daytime road noise at the postcode (and 53.98 dB at night), above the WHO 55 dB daytime guideline.

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15 Merston Drive, Manchester, M20 5NT

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

99 m²

1066 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 15 Merston Drive

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

15 Merston Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Manchester (M20 5NT). It has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (around 1066 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2011. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

Across 1998–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £377,000 sits 107.1% above the 2012 sale of £182,000. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in May 2012.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from May 2011

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Merston Drive, Manchester, M20 5NT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Merston Drive has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1998.

Current estimate

£377,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.6% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£182,000

Growth on file: 10.6% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

30 May 2012Most recent
£182,000
+295.7%over 13 years
7 October 1998
£46,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in M20 5NT: £352,600 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in M20 5NT

On the street

Versus other Merston Drive homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 15 Merston Drive runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,838

Street avg £2,705

Strongly below

Floor Area

99 m²

Street avg 102 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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1 Moor Park Road

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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 Manchester district page.

Full Manchester report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Fairmile Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Broad Oak Primary School. 32 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around M20 5NT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

61.6dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for M20 5NT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

54.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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