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1 The Orchard, Merton, Bicester, OX25 2NR
This 60 square metre property in Merton, Bicester, Bicester carries an energy performance rating of C, which is above the national average. It is heated by electric heating and is currently listed as social housing.
Property Type
Detached Bungalow
Bedrooms
2
Floor Area
60 m²
Council Tax
Band B
Property Features
Built 1967–1975
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Mar 2024
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.8 t/year
Tenure
Rented
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Sept 2016from Oct 2011
EPC improved fromF37toE42
Hot Water
PoorVery Poor
Hot water efficiency decreased
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedPartial Insulation
Wall insulation upgraded
Ventilation
ExtractNatural
Ventilation system changed
Mar 2024from Sept 2016
EPC improved fromE42toC73
Heating System
Storage HeatersHeat Pump
Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency
Heating Controls
ManualFull Control
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion
Hot water system changed
Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity
Wall insulation upgraded
Roof
GoodVery Good
Roof insulation improved
Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV
Solar PV panels (23 kWp) installed
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£245,000
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Transaction history
No sales history found
Nearby in OX25 2NR
House Price Index
England+1.5%
101.6
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on The Orchard
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 6 other houses on this street
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
73 (C)/62 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than all similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
60 m²/62 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than only 33% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
1.8 t/year/4.7 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than all similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
3 rooms/3 rooms avg
FewerMore
Around average
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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About Merton, Bicester
This property is located in Merton, a village and civil parish near the River Ray, about 4 miles south of Bicester in Oxfordshire, England.
Merton is a village and civil parish near the River Ray, about 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Bicester in Oxfordshire, England. The 2011 Census recorded the parish's population as 424. The locality offers a rural setting with a small population, giving it a quiet, community-oriented atmosphere. Its proximity to Bicester provides access to nearby towns while maintaining the charm of a village environment.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
49.8dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
42.7dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
4 months of data for Bicester
Total Crimes
9
Monthly Avg
2
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual4(44%)
Burglary1(11%)
Drugs1(11%)
Public Order1(11%)
Vehicle Crime1(11%)
Shoplifting1(11%)
Recent Incidents
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Briar Furlong
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Briar Furlong
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Church Lane
Burglary
Oct 2025On or near Briar Furlong
Drugs
Oct 2025On or near Sports/recreation Area
Public Order
Oct 2025On or near Hampden Square
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
1 within 3kmP
Charlton-on-Otmoor Church of England Primary School
2.2km
27 mins
Transport Links
8 within 3kmThe Plough Inn
Bus Stop195m
2 mins
Bus Shelter
Bus Stop1.8km
21 mins
Village Hall
Bus Stop2.0km
24 mins
Charlton Turn
Bus Stop2.2km
27 mins
Church View
Bus Stop2.3km
27 mins
St Mary's Church
Bus Stop2.5km
30 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
Nearby Property Businesses
Local professionals serving this area
Mortimers Commercial Limited
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Crest Surveyors Ltd
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Basil R Streat
Bicester
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Surveyor
Subject II Survey Ltd Chartered Surveyors
Oxon
RICS
Surveyor
Thomas Merrifield
Bicester
RICSResidential
Surveyor
Dalcour Maclaren Limited
Bicester
RICS
Map
9 points of interest nearby
Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
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