What type of property is 4 Josephs Road, GU1 1DW?

4 Josephs Road, GU1 1DW is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 4 Josephs Road, GU1 1DW?

4 Josephs Road, GU1 1DW last sold for £565,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £343,000 in July 2013, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 4 Josephs Road, GU1 1DW?

Across 2 sales between July 2013 and July 2024, 4 Josephs Road, GU1 1DW rose from £343,000 to £565,000, a change of £222,000. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Josephs Road, GU1 1DW?

The current EPC rating for 4 Josephs Road, GU1 1DW is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Josephs Road, GU1 1DW?

4 Josephs Road, GU1 1DW has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in GU1 1DW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Josephs Road, GU1 1DW heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Josephs Road, GU1 1DW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 4 Josephs Road, GU1 1DW had any planning applications?

4 Josephs Road, GU1 1DW has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in November 2014 under ref. 14/W/00133. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 4 Josephs Road, GU1 1DW?

4 Josephs Road, GU1 1DW is in council tax band D.

Where is 4 Josephs Road, GU1 1DW located?

4 Josephs Road, GU1 1DW sits in Guildford. It falls within the GU1 postcode district in Surrey.

What is crime like near 4 Josephs Road, GU1 1DW?

Police records around 4 Josephs Road, GU1 1DW show an average of 466 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 32% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (22% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 4 Josephs Road, GU1 1DW?

The closest primary school to 4 Josephs Road, GU1 1DW is Weyfield Primary Academy (822m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Surrey Maths School (890m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 4 Josephs Road, GU1 1DW?

The closest bus stop to 4 Josephs Road, GU1 1DW is Guildford College, 273m away. The nearest rail option is London Road (Guildford) Rail Station, 984m away.

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4 Josephs Road, Guildford, GU1 1DW

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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About 4 Josephs Road

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

4 Josephs Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Guildford (GU1 1DW). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2013. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2014. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2013–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£640/sq ft) was about 107.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold July 2024 for £565,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

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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)

Apr 2023

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 April 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from May 2013

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

100%78%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Josephs Road, Guildford, GU1 1DW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Josephs Road has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 4 Josephs Road, Guildford, GU1 1DW

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Nov 2014
ExtensionOutline
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Prior Notification for a single storey 4m rear extension, 3.2m in height with an eaves height of 2.7m.
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
14/W/00133
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

4 Josephs Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£568,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£565,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

3 July 2024Most recent
£565,000
+64.7%over 10 years
30 July 2013
£343,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GU1 1DW: £540,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in GU1 1DW

On the street

Versus other Josephs Road homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 4 Josephs Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£6,890

Street avg £4,244

Strongly above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 99 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

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Area

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Crime

466/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Guildford College — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Weyfield Primary Academy. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

59.4dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for GU1 1DW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

51.7dB

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