31b, Farnham Road, Guildford, GU2 4JN
About 31b
31b is a semi-detached house in Guildford (GU2 4JN). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (February 2021) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in November 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. At 55 m² this is the 40th smallest of 62 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 16–246 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to B across 62 units on file.
Across 1995–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £201,000 is 10.7% below the 2024 sale of £225,000, a rare downward gap that often correlates with deferred maintenance or unfinished works. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£380/sq ft) was about 22.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 55 m² it's 22.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (45 m² median across 61 EPCs). Most recent transfer: October 2024 at £225,000.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 25 February 2031
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Connected to mains gas supply
Hot water system upgraded
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
Wall insulation improved
Get a survey for this property
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.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
31b 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.
Sales history & valuation
31b has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.
£201,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 29 years.
£225,000
Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 29 years.
Sales timeline
24 October 2024Most recent
£225,000
+12.5%over 3 years26 August 2021
£200,000
+56.3%over 10 years5 July 2011
£128,000
+212.2%over 16 years27 April 1995
£41,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in GU2 4JN: £232,500 (2024–2022).
Nearby sales in GU2 4JN
Flat 4, 37 Farnham Road, Guildford, GU2 4JN
Sold Nov 2024
£225,00031a, Farnham Road, Guildford, GU2 4JN
Sold May 2024
£260,00033 Farnham Road, Guildford, GU2 4JN
Sold Dec 2022
£268,000Second Floor Flat, 51 Farnham Road, Guildford, GU2 4JN
Sold Nov 2022
£232,500Flat 1, 35 Farnham Road, Guildford, GU2 4JN
Sold Jul 2022
£25,000
Versus other Farnham Road homes
On years held, 31b runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£4,091
Street avg £5,110
Floor Area
55 m²
Street avg 47 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.0 t/year
Street avg 2.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
196/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Guildford Railway Station — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Guildford County 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.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.9dB







