What type of property is 20 Martins Close, GU1 2SW?

20 Martins Close, GU1 2SW is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 20 Martins Close, GU1 2SW?

20 Martins Close, GU1 2SW last sold for £250,000 in June 2013, around 13 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £163,000 in November 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 20 Martins Close, GU1 2SW changed over time?

Across 3 sales between November 2001 and June 2013, 20 Martins Close, GU1 2SW rose from £163,000 to £250,000, a change of £87,000. That works out to roughly +3.8% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 20 Martins Close, GU1 2SW have?

The current EPC rating for 20 Martins Close, GU1 2SW is B with a score of 84 out of 100, lodged in August 2013. It has improved from a E recorded in February 2013 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Martins Close, GU1 2SW?

20 Martins Close, GU1 2SW has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (1,012 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Martins Close, GU1 2SW heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Martins Close, GU1 2SW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Martins Close, GU1 2SW?

20 Martins Close, GU1 2SW is in council tax band C.

Where is 20 Martins Close, GU1 2SW located?

20 Martins Close, GU1 2SW sits in Guildford. It falls within the GU1 postcode district in Surrey.

Is 20 Martins Close, GU1 2SW in a safe area?

Police records around 20 Martins Close, GU1 2SW 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 20 Martins Close, GU1 2SW?

The closest primary school to 20 Martins Close, GU1 2SW is Merrow Junior School (128m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Peter's Catholic School (313m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 20 Martins Close, GU1 2SW?

The closest bus stop to 20 Martins Close, GU1 2SW is Sheeplands Avenue, 95m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Martins Close, Guildford, GU1 2SW

EPC B3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

94 m²

1012 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 84

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 20 Martins Close

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

20 Martins Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Guildford (GU1 2SW). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2013) returns a B (score 84), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in February 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 94). The latest certificate is from August 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2001–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £402,000 sits 60.8% above the 2013 sale of £250,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£247/sq ft) was about 18.7% below the postcode norm. On the market in June 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3

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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.

20 Martins Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 28 Aug 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2013

EPC Rating

B84

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 28 August 2023

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2013from Feb 2013

EPC improved fromE48toB84

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%88%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Martins Close, Guildford, GU1 2SW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Martins Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

20 Martins Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£402,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.8% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£250,000

Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

27 June 2013Most recent
£250,000
+13.6%over 8 years
2 September 2004
£220,000
+35.0%over 2 years
16 November 2001
£163,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GU1 2SW: £420,000 (2021–2017).

Nearby sales in GU1 2SW

On the street

Versus other Martins Close homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 20 Martins Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,660

Street avg £3,731

Strongly below

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 93 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly above

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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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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

466/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Sheeplands Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Merrow Junior School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around GU1 2SW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GU1 2SW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

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Common questions

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