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42a, Farnham Road, Guildford, GU2 4JN

Estimated value

£665,000

  • Since the 1998 sale (£195,000)+241%
  • Against GU2 4JN's recent median (£232,500)+186%

Newest record on this page: November 2024. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
94 m²
1012 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 59
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Private Rental
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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£665,000

  • Against its 1998 sale (£195,000)+241%
  • Against GU2 4JN's recent median (£232,500)+186%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 42a is modelled from its 94 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in GU2 4JN. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    94 m² from the EPC lodged in November 2019

  • Sales of this home

    1 sale recorded, the latest in 1998

  • Recent sales in GU2 4JN

    5 sales, median £232,500 (2024–2022)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: November 2024Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
PlanningNone on this homeFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

42a's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1998).

Sales timeline

  1. 28 May 1998Most recent

    £195,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GU2 4JN: £232,500 (2024–2022).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 42a, Farnham Road, Guildford, GU2 4JN. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 42a

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

42a is a three-bedroom detached house in Guildford (GU2 4JN). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Period features are noted in the property record.

It hasn't traded since May 1998, a hold of 28 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. At 94 m² the property is well over the postcode median (45 m² across 61 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £665,000 sits 241% above the 1998 sale of £195,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£193/sq ft) was about 38.5% below the postcode norm.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2

Outside

  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • Period featuresYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D59
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 November 2029

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2019from Aug 2009
Hot Water
GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
0%29%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42a, Farnham Road, Guildford, GU2 4JN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42a has no planning applications on record.

2

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

On the street

Versus other Farnham Road homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 42a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,074

Street avg £8,701

Above

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 159 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 10.2 t/year

Strongly above
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

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.

Nearest schools

  • Guildford County SchoolSecondary258m
  • St Nicolas' Church of England Infant SchoolPrimary396m
  • Surrey Maths School16 plus559m
  • Sandfield Primary SchoolPrimary844m

Nearest stops

  • Guildford Railway StationBus stop145m
  • Wodeland AvenueBus stop178m
  • Mareschal RoadBus stop187m
  • Guildford StationBus stop201m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences1,394 reports44%
  • Anti-social Behaviour347 reports11%
  • Public Order316 reports10%
  • Criminal Damage & Arson257 reports8%

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 4JN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for GU2 4JN

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for GU2 4JN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Comparables

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Method

How to read this page

Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 42a is modelled from its 94 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in GU2 4JN. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 42a. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 42a was lodged in November 2019 at band D and is valid until November 2029. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 42a. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 18 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from GU2 4JN, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
42a is in council tax band E. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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