What type of property is 16 Friars Gate, GU2 7PQ?

16 Friars Gate, GU2 7PQ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 16 Friars Gate, GU2 7PQ last change hands?

16 Friars Gate, GU2 7PQ last sold for £503,000 in June 2017, around 9 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £135,000 in June 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 16 Friars Gate, GU2 7PQ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between June 1999 and June 2017, 16 Friars Gate, GU2 7PQ rose from £135,000 to £503,000, a change of £368,000. That works out to roughly +7.6% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 16 Friars Gate, GU2 7PQ have?

The current EPC rating for 16 Friars Gate, GU2 7PQ is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in December 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Friars Gate, GU2 7PQ?

16 Friars Gate, GU2 7PQ has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in GU2 7PQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Friars Gate, GU2 7PQ heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Friars Gate, GU2 7PQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 16 Friars Gate, GU2 7PQ have?

The most recent planning decision at 16 Friars Gate, GU2 7PQ was a refusal for single-storey rear extension (ref. 22/P/00231) in August 2022. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 16 Friars Gate, GU2 7PQ?

16 Friars Gate, GU2 7PQ is in council tax band D.

Where is 16 Friars Gate, GU2 7PQ located?

16 Friars Gate, GU2 7PQ sits in Guildford. It falls within the GU2 postcode district in Surrey.

What is crime like near 16 Friars Gate, GU2 7PQ?

Police records around 16 Friars Gate, GU2 7PQ show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 16 Friars Gate, GU2 7PQ?

The closest primary school to 16 Friars Gate, GU2 7PQ is Onslow Infant School (573m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Guildford County School (637m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 16 Friars Gate, GU2 7PQ?

The closest bus stop to 16 Friars Gate, GU2 7PQ is Friar's Gate, 73m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Friars Gate, Guildford, GU2 7PQ

3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 16 Friars Gate

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

16 Friars Gate is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Guildford (GU2 7PQ). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since July 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 3-band jump.

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 77% of similar EPCs). Across 1999–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £601,000 is 19.5% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£623/sq ft) was about 70.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in June 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff street

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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)

Dec 2023

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2023from Jul 2009

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Friars Gate, Guildford, GU2 7PQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 16 Friars Gate was refused — worth checking the council file.

2 applications on record at 16 Friars Gate, Guildford, GU2 7PQ

2decisions2extensions13documents10nearby

Apr 2013
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Rear and side extension, roof extension with dormer windows and hardstanding for one vehicle with dropped kerb (as amended by plans received 14/03/2013).
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
13/P/00228
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ExtensionAug 2022Decision

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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.

16 Friars Gate has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£601,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.6% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£503,000

Growth on file: 7.6% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

6 June 2017Most recent
£503,000
+66.8%over 10 years
18 July 2006
£301,500
+123.3%over 7 years
14 June 1999
£135,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GU2 7PQ: £630,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in GU2 7PQ

On the street

Versus other Friars Gate homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 16 Friars Gate stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£6,707

Street avg £5,304

Strongly above

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 99 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

On par

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Area

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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Friar's Gate — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Onslow Infant School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around GU2 7PQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GU2 7PQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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