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42a, Madrid Road, Guildford, GU2 7NU

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 1st
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
62 m²
667 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 42a

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

42a is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Guildford (GU2 7NU). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2019) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. At 62 m² this is the 31st smallest of 51 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 32–133 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 51 units on file.

Held since December 2001 — that's 24 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1997–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at 15.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £316,000 sits 130.7% above the 2001 sale of £137,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£205/sq ft) was about 41.1% 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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • 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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2019from Jul 2009
EPC improved fromD60toC71
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

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Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42a, Madrid Road, Guildford, GU2 7NU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42a has no planning applications on record.

10

But the area is active

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

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

42a's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1997).

Current estimate

£316,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 15.5% per year over 4 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2001)

£137,000

Growth on file: 15.5% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 December 2001Most recent

    £137,000

    +89.0%over 4 years

  2. 16 July 1997

    £72,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in GU2 7NU: £205,000 (2023–2023).

On the street

Versus other Madrid Road homes

Four headline reads against 36 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

42a outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,210

Street avg £4,334

Strongly below

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 54 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 42a

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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.
£250k

1 Carrich House, Curling Vale

GU2 7QA

1 bed
£455k

1 Hill Rise, Downing Avenue

GU2 7SY

3 bed
£708k

1 Bray Road

GU2 7LQ

3 bed1 bath
£712k

1 Farm Walk

GU2 7QW

3 bed
£846k

1 Bannisters Road

GU2 7RA

3 bed
£851k

1 Friars Gate

GU2 7PQ

3 bed1 bath
£525k

1 Downing Avenue

GU2 7SY

4 bed1 bath
£595k

1 Denzil Road

GU2 7NQ

4 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

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Astolat — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Guildford County School. 17 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 7NU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for GU2 7NU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for GU2 7NU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

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

Common questions

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