What type of property is 2 Hill Rise, Downing Avenue, GU2 7SY?

2 Hill Rise, Downing Avenue, GU2 7SY is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 2 Hill Rise, Downing Avenue, GU2 7SY sell for?

2 Hill Rise, Downing Avenue, GU2 7SY last sold for £165,000 in December 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £249,000 in June 2004, so prices have been falling over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Hill Rise, Downing Avenue, GU2 7SY appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2004 and December 2012, 2 Hill Rise, Downing Avenue, GU2 7SY fell from £249,000 to £165,000, a change of £84,000. That works out to roughly -4.7% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Hill Rise, Downing Avenue, GU2 7SY?

The current EPC rating for 2 Hill Rise, Downing Avenue, GU2 7SY is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in February 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Hill Rise, Downing Avenue, GU2 7SY?

2 Hill Rise, Downing Avenue, GU2 7SY has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Hill Rise, Downing Avenue, GU2 7SY heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Hill Rise, Downing Avenue, GU2 7SY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Hill Rise, Downing Avenue, GU2 7SY?

2 Hill Rise, Downing Avenue, GU2 7SY is in council tax band D.

Where is 2 Hill Rise, Downing Avenue, GU2 7SY located?

2 Hill Rise, Downing Avenue, GU2 7SY sits in Guildford. It falls within the GU2 postcode district in Surrey.

How safe is the area around 2 Hill Rise, Downing Avenue, GU2 7SY?

Police records around 2 Hill Rise, Downing Avenue, GU2 7SY show an average of 196 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 44% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (18% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Hill Rise, Downing Avenue, GU2 7SY?

The closest primary school to 2 Hill Rise, Downing Avenue, GU2 7SY is Queen Eleanor's Church of England School (249m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kings College Guildford (810m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2 Hill Rise, Downing Avenue, GU2 7SY?

The closest bus stop to 2 Hill Rise, Downing Avenue, GU2 7SY is Raymond Crescent, 86m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Hill Rise, Downing Avenue, Guildford, GU2 7SY

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 2 Hill Rise

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

2 Hill Rise is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Guildford (GU2 7SY). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2019) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since December 2008. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

Across 2004–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at -4.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £415,000 sits 151.5% above the 2012 sale of £165,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£222/sq ft) was about 28.6% below the postcode norm. Last sold in December 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years.

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
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2019

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 February 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2019from Dec 2008

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

43%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Hill Rise, Downing Avenue, Guildford, GU2 7SY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Hill Rise has no planning applications on record.

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.

2 Hill Rise valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£415,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -4.7% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£165,000

Growth on file: -4.7% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

18 December 2012Most recent
£165,000
-33.7%over 8 years
29 June 2004
£249,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GU2 7SY: £450,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in GU2 7SY

On the street

Versus other Downing Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 2 Hill Rise stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,391

Street avg £4,726

Strongly below

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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.

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Crime

196/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Raymond Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Queen Eleanor's Church of England School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.9dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for GU2 7SY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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