What kind of home is 10 Merrick Close, SG1 6GH?

10 Merrick Close, SG1 6GH is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 10 Merrick Close, SG1 6GH?

10 Merrick Close, SG1 6GH last sold for £265,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £174,950 in June 2006, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 10 Merrick Close, SG1 6GH appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2006 and October 2024, 10 Merrick Close, SG1 6GH rose from £174,950 to £265,000, a change of £90,050. That works out to roughly +2.3% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 10 Merrick Close, SG1 6GH have?

The current EPC rating for 10 Merrick Close, SG1 6GH is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 10 Merrick Close, SG1 6GH?

10 Merrick Close, SG1 6GH has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (560 sq ft). That makes it about 51% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SG1 6GH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 10 Merrick Close, SG1 6GH use?

The latest EPC at 10 Merrick Close, SG1 6GH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 10 Merrick Close, SG1 6GH?

10 Merrick Close, SG1 6GH 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.

Which area is 10 Merrick Close, SG1 6GH in?

10 Merrick Close, SG1 6GH sits in Stevenage. It falls within the SG1 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 10 Merrick Close, SG1 6GH in a safe area?

Police records around 10 Merrick Close, SG1 6GH show an average of 20 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 31% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (168% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 10 Merrick Close, SG1 6GH?

The closest primary school to 10 Merrick Close, SG1 6GH is Round Diamond Primary School (430m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Nobel School (2.4km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 10 Merrick Close, SG1 6GH?

The closest bus stop to 10 Merrick Close, SG1 6GH is The Beacons, 410m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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10 Merrick Close, Stevenage, SG1 6GH

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

52 m²

560 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 10 Merrick Close

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

10 Merrick Close is a semi-detached house in Stevenage (SG1 6GH). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2015. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good.

At 52 m² it sits well below the postcode median (108 m² across 63 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2006–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£473/sq ft) was about 93.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2024 at £265,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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 2025

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Mar 2015

Low Energy Lighting

44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 10 Merrick Close, Stevenage, SG1 6GH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

10 Merrick Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Current estimate

£260,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.3% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£265,000

Growth on file: 2.3% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

28 October 2024Most recent
£265,000
+51.5%over 18 years
29 June 2006
£174,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in SG1 6GH: £362,500 (2025–2025).

Nearby sales in SG1 6GH

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On the street

Versus other Merrick Close homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

10 Merrick Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,096

Street avg £3,390

Strongly above

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 61 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

Below

Comparables

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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 Stevenage district page.

Full Stevenage report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

20/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

The Beacons — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Round Diamond Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SG1 6GH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SG1 6GH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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