What type of property is School House, Firsway, GU2 8DB?

School House, Firsway, GU2 8DB is a detached house.

What is the EPC rating for School House, Firsway, GU2 8DB?

The current EPC rating for School House, Firsway, GU2 8DB is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in January 2018. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2011 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of School House, Firsway, GU2 8DB?

School House, Firsway, GU2 8DB has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft). That makes it about 85% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in GU2 8DB. Source: EPC Register.

How is School House, Firsway, GU2 8DB heated?

The latest EPC at School House, Firsway, GU2 8DB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is School House, Firsway, GU2 8DB?

School House, Firsway, GU2 8DB is in council tax band E.

Where is School House, Firsway, GU2 8DB located?

School House, Firsway, GU2 8DB sits in Guildford. It falls within the GU2 postcode district in Surrey.

What is crime like near School House, Firsway, GU2 8DB?

Police records around School House, Firsway, GU2 8DB 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 School House, Firsway, GU2 8DB?

The closest primary school to School House, Firsway, GU2 8DB is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (346m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kings College Guildford (879m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near School House, Firsway, GU2 8DB?

The closest bus stop to School House, Firsway, GU2 8DB is Westway, 107m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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School House, Firsway, Guildford, GU2 8DB

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About School House

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

School House is a detached house in Guildford (GU2 8DB). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (January 2018) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

At 77 m² the property is well over the postcode median (37 m² across 6 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs).

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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)

Jan 2018

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 January 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2018from May 2011

EPC improved fromE45toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against School House, Firsway, Guildford, GU2 8DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

School House has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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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.

School House has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£486,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

On the street

Versus other Firsway homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for School House runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 66 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 38 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

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

Westway — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around GU2 8DB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GU2 8DB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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