What type of property is 1a, Merton Street, OX16 4RP?

1a, Merton Street, OX16 4RP is an end-of-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 1a, Merton Street, OX16 4RP?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Merton Street, OX16 4RP is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a, Merton Street, OX16 4RP?

1a, Merton Street, OX16 4RP has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (1,389 sq ft). That makes it about 169% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in OX16 4RP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a, Merton Street, OX16 4RP heated?

The latest EPC at 1a, Merton Street, OX16 4RP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1a, Merton Street, OX16 4RP have?

The only planning records linked to 1a, Merton Street, OX16 4RP are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1a, Merton Street, OX16 4RP?

1a, Merton Street, OX16 4RP 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 1a, Merton Street, OX16 4RP located?

1a, Merton Street, OX16 4RP sits in Banbury. It falls within the OX16 postcode district.

Is 1a, Merton Street, OX16 4RP in a safe area?

Police records around 1a, Merton Street, OX16 4RP show an average of 342 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 44% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1a, Merton Street, OX16 4RP?

The closest primary school to 1a, Merton Street, OX16 4RP is Dashwood Banbury Academy (247m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wykham Park (1.7km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1a, Merton Street, OX16 4RP?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Merton Street, OX16 4RP is Merton Street Mosque, 82m away. The nearest rail option is Banbury Rail Station, 201m away.

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1a, Merton Street, Banbury, OX16 4RP

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

129 m²

1389 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1a

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

1a is an end-of-terrace house in Banbury (OX16 4RP). It has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (around 1389 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2024. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 129 m² the property is well over the postcode median (48 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. One planning record on file: tree works approved in 2021. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

5.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Nov 2024

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Merton Street, Banbury, OX16 4RP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 1a, Merton Street, Banbury, OX16 4RP

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Sept 2021
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
T3 x Willow - Fell and treat stump.
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
21/02707/TCA
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

1a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£289,000

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX16 4RP: £111,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in OX16 4RP

On the street

Versus other Merton Street homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1a outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

63 (D)

Street avg 63 (D)

On par

Floor Area

129 m²

Street avg 99 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.5 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

342/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Merton Street Mosque — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Dashwood Banbury Academy. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OX16 4RP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

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