5 Merrick Close, Stevenage, SG1 6GH
About 5 Merrick Close
5 Merrick Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Stevenage (SG1 6GH). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band C. At 74 m² this is the 18th smallest of 64 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 51–187 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. Other recorded features include outbuildings. The latest certificate (May 2012) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Average. The latest certificate is from May 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Across 2007–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £271,000 sits 50.6% above the 2014 sale of £180,000. At 74 m² it sits well below the postcode median (108 m² across 63 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 12 years since the last transfer (April 2014).
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms2
- Dining roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- GarageYes
- OutbuildingsYes
Energy performance
5 Merrick Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 10 May 2022
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system upgraded
Planning history
5 Merrick Close has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
1applications of note in the surrounding area
Sales history & valuation
£271,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.9% per year over 7 years.
£180,000
Growth on file: -1.9% per year over 7 years.
Sales timeline
3 April 2014Most recent
£180,000
-12.2%over 6 years26 July 2007
£204,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in SG1 6GH: £362,500 (2025–2025).
Nearby sales in SG1 6GH
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Versus other Merrick Close homes
On floor area, 5 Merrick Close stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,432
Street avg £3,556
Floor Area
74 m²
Street avg 60 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.7 t/year
Street avg 1.5 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
45.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
36.4dB