Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Jan 2006 New build New £199,000 -0.4% -2.3%
Aug 2004 £200,001 na na
Internal area
95 square metres (1,023 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £2,094 per square metre (£195 per square foot) in Jan 2006. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £3,407 per square metre (£317 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Jan 2006 £199,000 £2,095 £323,685 £3,407
Aug 2004 £200,001 £2,105 £364,995 £3,842

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 95 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £323,685. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Marston Moretaine are now selling for between £3,430 and £4,400 per square metre (£318 and £408 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 95 m², this implies a valuation between £326,000 and £418,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
2
Type
Semi-detached
Council tax band
D
Archived listings
History:
Archived rental listing for 4 Merchant Lane. Advertised on multiple portals. It was added on 15/05/2025.
Photos:

There are 18 archived estate agent listing photos for 4 Merchant Lane.

Photos for 4 Merchant Lane
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
Planning applications
Planning ref:
January 2005 MB/04/02044/FULL
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
4 Merchant Lane, Cranfield,
Description:
Full: Pair of semi-detached dwellings with integral garages.

Planning ref:
September 2004 MB/04/01379/FULL
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application refused
Address:
4 Merchant Lane, Cranfield,
Description:
Full: Erection of two detached dwellings with integral garages following demolition of existing dwelling and garage.

Planning ref:
January 2004 MB/03/02113/OUT
Type:
Outline application - proposal prior to a full application, including assessments and scoping opinions.
Status:
Application approved
Address:
4 Merchant Lane, Cranfield,
Description:
Outline: Detached dwelling following demolition of existing dwelling (all matters reserved)
EPC Inspections
Summary:
19 July 2018 - energy performance certificate grade C
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Rental
Tenure:
Private rental
Property type:
Semi-Detached House , has 5 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 2003 to 2006
Area:
95 sqm (1,023 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed). Roof: Pitched, insulated (assumed). Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Frequently asked questions

4 Merchant Lane is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £323,685.
  • Based on an internal area of 95 m² and recent prices in Marston Moretaine, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £326,000 to £418,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 4 Merchant Lane last sold for £199,000 in January 2006. The transaction was recorded as a new-build sale.

HouseMetric shows 4 Merchant Lane as 95 m² (1,023 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 2 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is C, from an inspection dated 19 July 2018. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 4 Merchant Lane was in council tax band D. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

4 Merchant Lane is in postcode MK43 0BU, in Marston Moretaine. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Merchant Lane, MK43 0BU or analysis of the Marston Moretaine property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 1 June 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

For more detail on HouseMetric data sources, update frequency and valuation methods, see the HouseMetric FAQs.