What type of property is 42a, Pond Meadow, GU2 8LF?

42a, Pond Meadow, GU2 8LF is an end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 42a, Pond Meadow, GU2 8LF?

42a, Pond Meadow, GU2 8LF last sold for £285,000 in August 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £250,000 in September 2009, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 42a, Pond Meadow, GU2 8LF appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2009 and August 2013, 42a, Pond Meadow, GU2 8LF rose from £250,000 to £285,000, a change of £35,000. That works out to roughly +3.4% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 42a, Pond Meadow, GU2 8LF?

The current EPC rating for 42a, Pond Meadow, GU2 8LF is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. It has dropped from a B recorded in May 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 42a, Pond Meadow, GU2 8LF?

42a, Pond Meadow, GU2 8LF has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (1,001 sq ft). That makes it about 24% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in GU2 8LF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 42a, Pond Meadow, GU2 8LF heated?

The latest EPC at 42a, Pond Meadow, GU2 8LF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 42a, Pond Meadow, GU2 8LF?

42a, Pond Meadow, GU2 8LF has 1 planning record on file (1 refused), most recent in July 2017. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Where is 42a, Pond Meadow, GU2 8LF located?

42a, Pond Meadow, GU2 8LF sits in Guildford. It falls within the GU2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 42a, Pond Meadow, GU2 8LF?

Police records around 42a, Pond Meadow, GU2 8LF 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 42a, Pond Meadow, GU2 8LF?

The closest primary school to 42a, Pond Meadow, GU2 8LF is Guildford Grove Primary School (170m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kings College Guildford (241m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 42a, Pond Meadow, GU2 8LF?

The closest bus stop to 42a, Pond Meadow, GU2 8LF is Homestall, 124m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

42a, Pond Meadow, Guildford, GU2 8LF

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

93 m²

1001 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Tenure

Private Rental

Get directions

Overview

About 42a

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

42a is an end-of-terrace house in Guildford (GU2 8LF). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2012 onwards. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (May 2016); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Last sold in August 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years. Across 2009–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £414,000 is 45.3% above the 2013 sale price. One planning record on file: an extension refused in 2017.

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 · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2026

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 May 2036

9 years remaining

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

21st centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC C

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

From £695 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42a, Pond Meadow, Guildford, GU2 8LF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 42a, Pond Meadow, Guildford, GU2 8LF

1decisions1extensions6documents36nearby

Jul 2017
ExtensionOutline
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Prior notification for a single storey 6.00 metres rear extension, 3.0 metres in height with an eaves height of 2.8 metres.
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
17/W/00065
Full record in report

Unlock 42a, Pond Meadow, Guildford, GU2 8LF's full planning history

You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.

Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
All 1 application on this property in full, plus 36 notable nearby
The 6 documents, officer reports & conditions
What the pattern means for extending or converting here

£14.99one-off · instant

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

42a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£414,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 4 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2013)

£285,000

Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

11 August 2013Most recent
£285,000
+14.0%over 3 years
3 September 2009
£250,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GU2 8LF: £410,000 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in GU2 8LF

On the street

Versus other Pond Meadow homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 42a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,065

Street avg £4,806

Strongly below

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly above

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 · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£419k

1 Fairfield Rise

GU2 8DG

£422k

1 Cathedral View

GU2 8FD

£406k

1 Broomfield

GU2 8LQ

£405k

1 Cabell Road

GU2 8JE

£401k

1 Barnwood Road

GU2 8JB

3 bed1 bath

£386k

1 Dunmore

GU2 8LA

£381k

1 Blackwell Avenue

GU2 8LU

£460k

1 Aldershot Road

GU2 8AE

2 bed

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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

196/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Homestall — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Guildford Grove Primary School. 15 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 8LF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GU2 8LF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 42a, Pond Meadow, Guildford, GU2 8LF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.