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168a, Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, GU1 4UB

7 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
83 m²
893 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 168a

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

168a is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Guildford (GU1 4UB). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Most recent transfer: October 2018 at £399,998. Across the public record there are 7 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 73% of similar EPCs). Across 1998–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £463,000 is 15.8% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£448/sq ft) was about 42.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 March 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2022from Oct 2011
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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21st centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 168a, Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, GU1 4UB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 168a was refused — worth checking the council file.

2 applications on record at 168a, Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, GU1 4UB

2decisions1extensions24documents11nearby
  1. Oct 2024
    Outline
    Outcome in report

    Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed development to establish whether a hip to gable roof extension, roof windows on the front facing roof slope and rear dormer window would be lawful.

    Documents
    11 docs on file
    Reference
    24/P/01219
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Loft ConversionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 11 notable nearby
  • The 24 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Sale price has at least doubled since 1998.

Current estimate

£463,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 20 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2018)

£399,998

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 4 October 2018Most recent

    £399,998

    +25.0%over 5 years

  2. 19 June 2013

    £320,000

    +8.5%over 6 years

  3. 7 June 2007

    £295,000

    +37.2%over 1 year

  4. 16 June 2005

    £215,000

    -32.4%over 1 year

  5. 10 September 2003

    £318,000

    +28.7%

  6. 15 April 2003

    £247,000

    +83.0%over 4 years

  7. 24 August 1998

    £135,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GU1 4UB: £450,000 (2026–2021).

On the street

Versus other Walnut Tree Close homes

Four headline reads against 33 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

168a is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£4,819

Street avg £4,315

On par

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 168a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearbyEnvironmental risk flagged

Pick your report · from £14.99

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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

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£479k

1 Hillside Mews, Walnut Tree Close

GU1 4UB

2 bed1 bath
£380k

1 Bell House, College Road

GU1 4QG

2 bed1 bath
£609k

1 Foxenden Road

GU1 4DL

2 bed1 bath
£277k

1 Cavendish House, Eastgate Gardens

GU1 4AY

2 bed1 bath
£272k

1 Drummond Court, Drummond Road

GU1 4NT

2 bed1 bath
£449k

1 Charlton Court, Drummond Road

GU1 4NU

1 bed
£622k

1 Falcon Road

GU1 4JG

1 bed1 bath
£629k

1 Alma Cottages, Eagle Road

GU1 4HZ

3 bed2 bath
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

0.2 km

Health Centre — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Surrey Maths School. 18 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 4UB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for GU1 4UB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for GU1 4UB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

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 168a, Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, GU1 4UB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.