What type of property is Opal House, Flat 17, 4 Merrivale Mews, MK9 2EL?

Opal House, Flat 17, 4 Merrivale Mews, MK9 2EL is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did Opal House, Flat 17, 4 Merrivale Mews, MK9 2EL last change hands?

Opal House, Flat 17, 4 Merrivale Mews, MK9 2EL last sold for £140,000 in February 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Opal House, Flat 17, 4 Merrivale Mews, MK9 2EL?

The current EPC rating for Opal House, Flat 17, 4 Merrivale Mews, MK9 2EL is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in August 2022. It has dropped from a B recorded in December 2010. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Opal House, Flat 17, 4 Merrivale Mews, MK9 2EL?

Opal House, Flat 17, 4 Merrivale Mews, MK9 2EL has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (560 sq ft), around 52 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 19% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK9 2EL. Source: EPC Register.

How is Opal House, Flat 17, 4 Merrivale Mews, MK9 2EL heated?

The latest EPC at Opal House, Flat 17, 4 Merrivale Mews, MK9 2EL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Opal House, Flat 17, 4 Merrivale Mews, MK9 2EL?

Opal House, Flat 17, 4 Merrivale Mews, MK9 2EL is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is Opal House, Flat 17, 4 Merrivale Mews, MK9 2EL located?

Opal House, Flat 17, 4 Merrivale Mews, MK9 2EL sits in Milton Keynes. It falls within the MK9 postcode district.

What is crime like near Opal House, Flat 17, 4 Merrivale Mews, MK9 2EL?

Police records around Opal House, Flat 17, 4 Merrivale Mews, MK9 2EL show an average of 255 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 27% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Opal House, Flat 17, 4 Merrivale Mews, MK9 2EL?

The closest primary school to Opal House, Flat 17, 4 Merrivale Mews, MK9 2EL is Oldbrook First School and Nursery (680m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Milton Keynes College (1.1km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Opal House, Flat 17, 4 Merrivale Mews, MK9 2EL?

The closest bus stop to Opal House, Flat 17, 4 Merrivale Mews, MK9 2EL is Central Business Exchange, 310m away. The nearest rail option is Milton Keynes Central Rail Station, 895m away.

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Opal House, Flat 17, 4 Merrivale Mews, Milton Keynes, MK9 2EL

Estimated value

£170,000

Since the 2013 sale (£140,000)+21%
Against MK9 2EL's recent median (£235,000)-28%

Newest record on this page: August 2022. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

52 m²

560 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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About this valuation

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Our estimate

£170,000

Against its 2013 sale (£140,000)+21%
Against MK9 2EL's recent median (£235,000)-28%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for Opal House is modelled from its 52 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK9 2EL. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

Floor area
52 m² from the EPC lodged in August 2022
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2013
Recent sales in MK9 2EL
5 sales, median £235,000 (2022–2015)

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Planning	None on this home	Full history, plus nearby schemes
Flood risk	Not shown	Included

Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sales timeline

21 February 2013Most recent
£140,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK9 2EL: £235,000 (2022–2015).

Nearby sales in MK9 2EL

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for Opal House, Flat 17, 4 Merrivale Mews, Milton Keynes, MK9 2EL. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.

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Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
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Overview

About Opal House

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

Opal House is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Milton Keynes (MK9 2EL). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band B. At 52 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across Opal House (52–70 m²). The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (75 versus a best of 88). Other recorded features include a balcony. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (December 2010); the latest reading is one band lower.

At 52 m² it's 18.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (64 m² median across 24 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 72% of similar EPCs). Last sold in February 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years. Today's modelled estimate of £170,000 is 21.4% above the 2013 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

Communal gardenYes
ParkingAllocated
BalconyYes

Building

LiftYes

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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)

Aug 2022

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

—

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 August 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2022from Dec 2010

EPC improved fromB82toC75

Main Fuel

GasCommunity

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Opal House, Flat 17, 4 Merrivale Mews, Milton Keynes, MK9 2EL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Opal House has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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

On the street

Versus other Merrivale Mews homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for Opal House lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,692

Street avg £3,053

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Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 61 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 1.1 t/year

Strongly below

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

255/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Central Business Exchange — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Oldbrook First School and Nursery. 31 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

Oldbrook First School and NurseryPrimary680m
Jubilee Wood Primary SchoolPrimary797m
Milton Keynes College16 plus1.1km
The Milton Keynes AcademySecondary1.2km

Nearest stops

Central Business ExchangeBus stop310m
Evans GateBus stop445m
South Saxon Roundabout SouthBus stop454m
Santander HouseBus stop473m

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences1,247 reports27%
Shoplifting1,204 reports26%
Other Theft376 reports8%
Public Order348 reports8%

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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 MK9 2EL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK9 2EL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for Opal House is modelled from its 52 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK9 2EL. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for Opal House. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for Opal House was lodged in August 2022 at band C and is valid until August 2032. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to Opal House. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 18 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 31 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK9 2EL, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band: Opal House is in council tax band B. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.

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