12 Merton Street, Banbury, OX16 4RU
About 12 Merton Street
12 Merton Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Banbury (OX16 4RU). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 71). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Period features are noted in the property record.
Held since October 2006 — that's 20 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1996–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £226,000 sits 69.3% above the 2006 sale of £133,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£210/sq ft) was about 15.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 79% of similar EPCs).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Communal gardenYes
Building
- Heating systemElectric
- Period featuresYes
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Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 23 March 2036
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Level 3 Building Survey
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 history
12 Merton Street 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.
Sales history & valuation
12 Merton Street has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.
£226,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.7% per year over 10 years.
£133,500
Growth on file: 13.7% per year over 10 years.
Sales timeline
25 October 2006Most recent
£133,500
+53.4%over 4 years26 March 2002
£87,000
+81.3%over 3 years30 June 1998
£48,000
+28.0%over 1 year13 December 1996
£37,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in OX16 4RU: £195,000 (2026–2019).
Nearby sales in OX16 4RU
Versus other Merton Street homes
Years Held for 12 Merton Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,263
Street avg £2,864
Floor Area
59 m²
Street avg 67 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.1 t/year
Street avg 3.9 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
342/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Merton Street Mosque — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Dashwood Banbury Academy. 19 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.3dB