What type of property is Opal House, Flat 33, 4 Merrivale Mews, MK9 2EL?

Opal House, Flat 33, 4 Merrivale Mews, MK9 2EL is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did Opal House, Flat 33, 4 Merrivale Mews, MK9 2EL last change hands?

Opal House, Flat 33, 4 Merrivale Mews, MK9 2EL last sold for £180,000 in May 2012, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Opal House, Flat 33, 4 Merrivale Mews, MK9 2EL have?

The current EPC rating for Opal House, Flat 33, 4 Merrivale Mews, MK9 2EL is B with a score of 82 out of 100, lodged in March 2022. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Opal House, Flat 33, 4 Merrivale Mews, MK9 2EL?

Opal House, Flat 33, 4 Merrivale Mews, MK9 2EL has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is Opal House, Flat 33, 4 Merrivale Mews, MK9 2EL heated?

The latest EPC at Opal House, Flat 33, 4 Merrivale Mews, MK9 2EL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Opal House, Flat 33, 4 Merrivale Mews, MK9 2EL?

Opal House, Flat 33, 4 Merrivale Mews, MK9 2EL is in council tax band C.

Where is Opal House, Flat 33, 4 Merrivale Mews, MK9 2EL located?

Opal House, Flat 33, 4 Merrivale Mews, MK9 2EL sits in Milton Keynes. It falls within the MK9 postcode district.

Is Opal House, Flat 33, 4 Merrivale Mews, MK9 2EL in a safe area?

Police records around Opal House, Flat 33, 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 33, 4 Merrivale Mews, MK9 2EL?

The closest primary school to Opal House, Flat 33, 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 33, 4 Merrivale Mews, MK9 2EL?

The closest bus stop to Opal House, Flat 33, 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 33, 4 Merrivale Mews, Milton Keynes, MK9 2EL

EPC B

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 03

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 82

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Opal House

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

Opal House is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Milton Keynes (MK9 2EL). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2022) returns a B (score 82), comfortably above the UK average. The rating has held steady at B across 3 certificates since April 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good. At 63 m² this is the 7th smallest of 25 units on EPC record in Opal House, where floor areas span 52–70 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the top. Other recorded features include a balcony.

On the market in May 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years. Today's modelled estimate of £218,000 is 21.1% above the 2012 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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

ParkingUnderground
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.

Opal House's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Mar 2022

EPC Rating

B82

Main Heating

—

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2009from Apr 2009

Heating System

CommunityHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2022from Dec 2009

Heating System

Heat PumpCommunity

Heating system changed

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Community

Hot water system upgraded

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

21st century3rd Floor FlatEPC BNo mains gas

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Opal House, Flat 33, 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

£218,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2012)

£180,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

24 May 2012Most recent
£180,000

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.

Price per m²

£2,857

Street avg £3,046

Below

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 61 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 1.2 t/year

On par

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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.

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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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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