How energy efficient is Flat 1, 18 Sydney Road, GU1 3LL?

The current EPC rating for Flat 1, 18 Sydney Road, GU1 3LL is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2017. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat 1, 18 Sydney Road, GU1 3LL?

Flat 1, 18 Sydney Road, GU1 3LL has a recorded floor area of 36 m² (388 sq ft). That makes it about 35% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in GU1 3LL. Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat 1, 18 Sydney Road, GU1 3LL heated?

The latest EPC at Flat 1, 18 Sydney Road, GU1 3LL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Flat 1, 18 Sydney Road, GU1 3LL?

Flat 1, 18 Sydney Road, GU1 3LL is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is Flat 1, 18 Sydney Road, GU1 3LL located?

Flat 1, 18 Sydney Road, GU1 3LL sits in Guildford. It falls within the GU1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Flat 1, 18 Sydney Road, GU1 3LL?

Police records around Flat 1, 18 Sydney Road, GU1 3LL 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 Flat 1, 18 Sydney Road, GU1 3LL?

The closest primary school to Flat 1, 18 Sydney Road, GU1 3LL is Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School (353m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Surrey Maths School (1.5km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Flat 1, 18 Sydney Road, GU1 3LL?

The closest bus stop to Flat 1, 18 Sydney Road, GU1 3LL is Waterden Road, 178m away. The nearest rail option is London Road (Guildford) Rail Station, 602m away.

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Flat 1, 18 Sydney Road, Guildford, GU1 3LL

Property type

End terrace

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

36 m²

388 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About Flat 1

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

Flat 1 is an end-of-terrace house in Guildford (GU1 3LL). It has a recorded floor area of 36 m² (around 388 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. At 36 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 5 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 26–53 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in May 2017 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 36 m² it sits well below the postcode median (55 m² across 21 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from May 2017

EPC improved fromD67toC69

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 1, 18 Sydney Road, Guildford, GU1 3LL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 1 has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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.

Flat 1 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£250,000

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 3LL: £345,000 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in GU1 3LL

On the street

Versus other Sydney Road homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for Flat 1 lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 64 (D)

On par

Floor Area

36 m²

Street avg 49 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Waterden Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around GU1 3LL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GU1 3LL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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