What type of property is 31 Merisham Court, School Lane, OX16 2AT?

31 Merisham Court, School Lane, OX16 2AT is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 31 Merisham Court, School Lane, OX16 2AT?

31 Merisham Court, School Lane, OX16 2AT last sold for £108,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £132,750 in September 2015, so prices have been falling over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 31 Merisham Court, School Lane, OX16 2AT appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2015 and November 2024, 31 Merisham Court, School Lane, OX16 2AT fell from £132,750 to £108,000, a change of £24,750. That works out to roughly -2.2% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 31 Merisham Court, School Lane, OX16 2AT?

The current EPC rating for 31 Merisham Court, School Lane, OX16 2AT is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. It has dropped from a B recorded in April 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 31 Merisham Court, School Lane, OX16 2AT?

31 Merisham Court, School Lane, OX16 2AT has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft), around 51 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 31 Merisham Court, School Lane, OX16 2AT heated?

The latest EPC at 31 Merisham Court, School Lane, OX16 2AT records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 31 Merisham Court, School Lane, OX16 2AT?

31 Merisham Court, School Lane, OX16 2AT 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 31 Merisham Court, School Lane, OX16 2AT located?

31 Merisham Court, School Lane, OX16 2AT sits in Banbury. It falls within the OX16 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

How safe is the area around 31 Merisham Court, School Lane, OX16 2AT?

Police records around 31 Merisham Court, School Lane, OX16 2AT show an average of 8 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 62% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (487% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 31 Merisham Court, School Lane, OX16 2AT?

The closest primary school to 31 Merisham Court, School Lane, OX16 2AT is St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury (72m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wykham Park (1.6km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 31 Merisham Court, School Lane, OX16 2AT?

The closest bus stop to 31 Merisham Court, School Lane, OX16 2AT is Bolton Road, 187m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 557m 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

31 Merisham Court, School Lane, Banbury, OX16 2AT

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 02

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 31 Merisham Court

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

31 Merisham Court is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Banbury (OX16 2AT). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. At 51 m² this is the 10th smallest of 22 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 42–82 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 (70 versus a best of 87). The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 70). Earlier certificates rated it B (April 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 2015–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at -2.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £120,000 is 11.1% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£197/sq ft) was about 20.8% below the postcode norm. Most recent transfer: November 2024 at £108,000.

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

Outside

Communal gardenYes
ParkingOff road

Building

ConciergeYes
RefurbishedYes

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 31 Merisham Court

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

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)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromB81toC70

Low Energy Lighting

3%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

21st century2nd 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 31 Merisham Court, School Lane, Banbury, OX16 2AT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Merisham Court 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Current estimate

£120,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -2.2% per year over 9 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2024)

£108,000

Growth on file: -2.2% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

1 November 2024Most recent
£108,000
-18.6%over 9 years
1 September 2015
£132,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX16 2AT: £130,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in OX16 2AT

On the street

Versus other School Lane homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 31 Merisham Court runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,118

Street avg £2,488

Strongly below

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 40 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

Strongly below

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 31 Merisham Court

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

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£126k

1 Merisham Court, School Lane

OX16 2AT

1 bed1 bath

£148k

1 Foxhall Court, School Lane

OX16 2AU

1 bed1 bath

£176k

1 Hornbeam House, Foundry Street

OX16 2BL

2 bed2 bath

£185k

1 Juniper House, Clarkes Court

OX16 2BP

2 bed

£188k

1 Beech House, Clarkes Court

OX16 2BG

2 bed2 bath

£207k

1 Hawthorn House, Foundry Street

OX16 2BJ

2 bed

£210k

1 Birch House, Clarkes Court

OX16 2BT

2 bed2 bath

£132k

1 Keys Court, School Lane

OX16 2AZ

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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

Full Banbury report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

8/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Bolton Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury. 20 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 OX16 2AT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OX16 2AT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.5dB

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 31 Merisham Court, School Lane, Banbury, OX16 2AT. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.