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 13 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (1490% versus the prior period). 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.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

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

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

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 £163,000 is 16.4% above the 2013 sale price.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

Communal gardenYes
ParkingAllocated
BalconyYes

Building

LiftYes

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Opal House

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

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

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

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

21st century1st Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £820 · Includes VAT

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

4 notable applications 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.

Current estimate

£163,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2013)

£140,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

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

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

Below

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

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Opal House

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Rising 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.

Go deeper on the local area

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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Opal House, Flat 17, 4 Merrivale Mews, Milton Keynes, MK9 2EL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.