What type of property is 2 Merrow Close, PO16 9TL?

2 Merrow Close, PO16 9TL is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 2 Merrow Close, PO16 9TL last change hands?

2 Merrow Close, PO16 9TL last sold for £325,000 in January 2024, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £74,700 in November 1998, so prices have been rising over 25 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Merrow Close, PO16 9TL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 1998 and January 2024, 2 Merrow Close, PO16 9TL rose from £74,700 to £325,000, a change of £250,300. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Merrow Close, PO16 9TL?

The current EPC rating for 2 Merrow Close, PO16 9TL is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in May 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Merrow Close, PO16 9TL?

2 Merrow Close, PO16 9TL has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (1,195 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PO16 9TL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Merrow Close, PO16 9TL heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Merrow Close, PO16 9TL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Merrow Close, PO16 9TL?

2 Merrow Close, PO16 9TL is in council tax band C.

Where is 2 Merrow Close, PO16 9TL located?

2 Merrow Close, PO16 9TL sits in Portchester, Fareham, Fareham. It falls within the PO16 postcode district in Hampshire.

What is crime like near 2 Merrow Close, PO16 9TL?

Police records around 2 Merrow Close, PO16 9TL show an average of 191 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Merrow Close, PO16 9TL?

The closest primary school to 2 Merrow Close, PO16 9TL is Wicor Primary School (228m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cams Hill School (1.1km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Merrow Close, PO16 9TL?

The closest bus stop to 2 Merrow Close, PO16 9TL is The Seagull, 199m away. The nearest rail option is Portchester Rail Station, 1.3km away.

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2 Merrow Close, Portchester, Fareham, PO16 9TL

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

111 m²

1195 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 2 Merrow Close

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

2 Merrow Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Portchester, Fareham, Fareham (PO16 9TL). It has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (around 1195 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2021) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

At 111 m² it's 18.7% larger than the typical home in the postcode (94 m² median across 6 EPCs). Across 1998–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£272/sq ft) was about 15.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: January 2024 at £325,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenWest-facing
GarageYes

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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)

May 2021

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 May 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2021from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromE42toD63

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

Very PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Merrow Close, Portchester, Fareham, PO16 9TL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Merrow Close 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.

Latest sale on 2 Merrow Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£339,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£325,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

30 January 2024Most recent
£325,000
+335.1%over 25 years
6 November 1998
£74,700

Median price across the last 5 sales in PO16 9TL: £227,500 (2025–2009).

Nearby sales in PO16 9TL

On the street

Versus other Merrow Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 2 Merrow Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,928

Street avg £2,969

On par

Floor Area

111 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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1 Coppins Grove

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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

Full Fareham report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

191/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

The Seagull — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Wicor Primary School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PO16 9TL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PO16 9TL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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