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42a, Recreation Road, Guildford, GU1 1HP

EPC B
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor area
67 m²
721 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 82
Council tax
Band E
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Overview

About 42a

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

42a is a semi-detached house in Guildford (GU1 1HP). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2023 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (October 2024) returns a B (score 82), comfortably above the UK average. The rating has held steady at B across 4 certificates since October 2024. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Good to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while floor efficiency dropped from Very Good to Poor.

At 67 m² it's 19.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (83 m² median across 17 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode.

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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.

42a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Oct 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
B82
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Very Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
1.2 t/year
Occupancy
—

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 October 2034

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2024from Oct 2024
Heating System
Heat PumpGas Boiler

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Hot Water
GoodVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
GoodVery Good

Window efficiency improved

Oct 2024from Oct 2024
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Oct 2024from Oct 2024
Heating System
Heat PumpGas Boiler

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Hot Water
GoodVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
GoodVery Good

Window efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42a, Recreation Road, Guildford, GU1 1HP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42a has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

10 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

42a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£596,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 1HP: £320,000 (2021–2009).

On the street

Versus other Recreation Road homes

Three headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

42a outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

82 (B)

Street avg 67 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 42a

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
Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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£400k

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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

0.1 km

Guildford College — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Sandfield Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 1HP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for GU1 1HP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.2dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for GU1 1HP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.1dB

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 42a, Recreation Road, Guildford, GU1 1HP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.