What type of property is 3 Chester Close, GU2 9TE?

3 Chester Close, GU2 9TE is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 3 Chester Close, GU2 9TE last change hands?

3 Chester Close, GU2 9TE last sold for £425,000 in September 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £215,000 in October 2011, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Chester Close, GU2 9TE appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2011 and September 2021, 3 Chester Close, GU2 9TE rose from £215,000 to £425,000, a change of £210,000. That works out to roughly +7.1% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Chester Close, GU2 9TE have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Chester Close, GU2 9TE is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in May 2021. It has improved from a F recorded in April 2011 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Chester Close, GU2 9TE?

3 Chester Close, GU2 9TE has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Chester Close, GU2 9TE heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Chester Close, GU2 9TE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Chester Close, GU2 9TE?

3 Chester Close, GU2 9TE is in council tax band D.

Where is 3 Chester Close, GU2 9TE located?

3 Chester Close, GU2 9TE sits in Guildford. It falls within the GU2 postcode district in Surrey.

What is crime like near 3 Chester Close, GU2 9TE?

Police records around 3 Chester Close, GU2 9TE 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 3 Chester Close, GU2 9TE?

The closest primary school to 3 Chester Close, GU2 9TE is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (178m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kings College Guildford (1.0km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Chester Close, GU2 9TE?

The closest bus stop to 3 Chester Close, GU2 9TE is The Clockhouse, 131m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Chester Close, Guildford, GU2 9TE

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Chester Close

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

3 Chester Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Guildford (GU2 9TE). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2021) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Across 2011–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £488,000 is 14.8% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£506/sq ft) was about 57.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2021 at £425,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff street

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2021

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2021from Apr 2011

EPC improved fromF25toD63

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

22%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Chester Close, Guildford, GU2 9TE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Chester Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

6 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.

Latest sale on 3 Chester Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£488,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£425,000

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

2 September 2021Most recent
£425,000
+97.7%over 9 years
11 October 2011
£215,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GU2 9TE: £250,000 (2022–2010).

Nearby sales in GU2 9TE

On the street

Versus other Chester Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 3 Chester Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,449

Street avg £3,855

Strongly above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 77 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

On par

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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

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Clockhouse — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School. 15 schools nearby.

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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 9TE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GU2 9TE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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