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Riverdale, Ferry Lane, Guildford, GU2 4EE

Notable viewsExtendable3 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
134 m²
1442 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Freehold
Overview

About Riverdale

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

Riverdale is a four-bedroom detached house in Guildford (GU2 4EE). It has a recorded floor area of 134 m² (around 1442 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band G. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in April 2023 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. Other recorded features include notable views. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

It changed hands recently, sold March 2025 for £1,140,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references conservation-area consent, which constrain future alterations. Across 1996–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£790/sq ft) was about 103.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 134 m² it's 29.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (190 m² median across 3 EPCs).

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • Extension potentialPossible
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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)
Jul 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Apr 2023
EPC improved fromE41toC70
Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
23%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centuryDetached BungalowFreeholdEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Riverdale, Ferry Lane, Guildford, GU2 4EE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Riverdale sits within a conservation area — exterior works face additional planning controls.

2 applications on record at Riverdale, Ferry Lane, Guildford, GU2 4EE

2decisions9documents2nearby
Flagged:RetrospectiveConservation area
  1. Feb 2008
    Tree WorksTrees
    Outcome in report

    Lop deceased Sycamore tree to render it safe (St Catherines Conservation Area).

    Conservation Area
    Documents
    1 doc on file
    Reference
    07/T/00235
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
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  • The 9 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

Price for Riverdale has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£1,201,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£1,140,000

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 17 March 2025Most recent

    £1,140,000

    +330.2%over 26 years
  2. 18 November 1998

    £265,000

    +35.9%over 1 year
  3. 20 December 1996

    £195,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GU2 4EE: £360,000 (2021–1998).

On the street

Versus other Ferry Lane homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², Riverdale stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£8,507

Street avg £5,076

Strongly above

Floor Area

134 m²

Street avg 162 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 9.0 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Riverdale

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

Larger development activity nearby

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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
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.

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Chestnut Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

St Nicolas' Church of England Infant School. 12 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 GU2 4EE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for GU2 4EE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for GU2 4EE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.1dB

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 Riverdale, Ferry Lane, Guildford, GU2 4EE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.