5a, Church Road, Guildford, GU1 4NG
About 5a
5a is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Guildford (GU1 4NG). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). At 46 m² this is the 7th smallest of 44 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 43–131 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 44 units on file.
It hasn't traded since February 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1996–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 18.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £259,000 sits 61.9% above the 2003 sale of £159,950. At 46 m² it sits well below the postcode median (74 m² across 43 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Communal gardenYes
- ParkingAllocated
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 28 February 2034
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
5a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
11 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
5a has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.
£259,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 18.4% per year over 7 years.
£159,950
Growth on file: 18.4% per year over 7 years.
Sales timeline
14 February 2003Most recent
£159,950
+128.5%over 4 years30 October 1998
£70,000
+35.9%over 2 years28 May 1996
£51,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in GU1 4NG: £587,500 (2025–2023).
Versus other Church Road homes
5a outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£3,477
Street avg £3,971
Floor Area
46 m²
Street avg 60 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.1 t/year
Street avg 2.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Police Station — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Sandfield Primary School. 20 schools nearby.
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A Local Area 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
45.2dB