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8 Josephs Road, Guildford, GU1 1DW

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 1st
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
66 m²
710 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 57
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 8 Josephs Road

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

8 Josephs Road is a semi-detached house in Guildford (GU1 1DW). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in September 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Main heating runs on electricity.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2010. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 66 m² it's 29% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (93 m² median across 28 EPCs).

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 5)
Nov 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D57
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 November 2029

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2012from Sept 2011
EPC improved fromF22toE50
Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
22%75%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2013from Apr 2012
Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Apr 2017from Aug 2013
EPC improved fromE53toD55
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Hot Water
AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2019from Apr 2017
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls
Prog + StatManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
PoorVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century1st Floor MaisonetteEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Josephs Road, Guildford, GU1 1DW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

1 application on record at 8 Josephs Road, Guildford, GU1 1DW

1decisions1extensions3documents10nearby
Flagged:Demolition
  1. Feb 2010
    DemolitionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Side of property

    Two storey side extension following demolition of existing garage.

    Extension
    Documents
    3 docs on file
    Reference
    09/P/01894
    Full record in report

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  • The 3 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

8 Josephs Road has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£315,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in GU1 1DW: £549,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Josephs Road homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

57 (D)

Street avg 59 (D)

On par

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Josephs Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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 Guildford district page.
Full Guildford report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

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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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around GU1 1DW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for GU1 1DW

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

59.4dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for GU1 1DW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

51.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Josephs Road, Guildford, GU1 1DW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.