Printing House Square, Flat 49, Martyr Road, Guildford, GU1 4AJ
About Printing House Square
Printing House Square is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Guildford (GU1 4AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band D. At 56 m² this is the 21st smallest of 62 units on EPC record in Printing House Square, where floor areas span 34–217 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. Other recorded features include a balcony. The latest certificate (January 2019) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (October 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).
It hasn't traded since December 2007, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £303,000 is 10.2% above the 2007 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£456/sq ft) was about 21.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 56 m² it's 24.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (74 m² median across 61 EPCs).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Open-plan layoutYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- BalconyYes
Energy performance
Printing House Square's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Connected to mains gas supply
High performance glazing installed
Wall insulation upgraded
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Planning history
Printing House Square has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
11applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.
£303,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£275,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
14 December 2007Most recent
£275,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in GU1 4AJ: £300,000 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in GU1 4AJ
Printing House Square, Flat 65, Martyr Road, Guildford, GU1 4AJ
Sold Mar 2025
£278,000Printing House Square, Flat 94, Martyr Road, Guildford, GU1 4AJ
Sold Feb 2025
£140,000Printing House Square, Flat 46, Martyr Road, Guildford, GU1 4AJ
Sold Sept 2024
£360,000Printing House Square, Flat 78, Martyr Road, Guildford, GU1 4AJ
Sold Apr 2024
£300,000Printing House Square, Flat 33, Martyr Road, Guildford, GU1 4AJ
Sold Apr 2024
£525,000
Versus other Martyr Road homes
On years held, Printing House Square stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£4,911
Street avg £4,253
Floor Area
56 m²
Street avg 69 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.2 t/year
Street avg 1.4 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
27/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Library — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Sandfield Primary School. 20 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.4dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.1dB







