Skip to content

The Old Orchard, Suffield Lane, Puttenham, Guildford, GU3 1BD

8 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Floor area
248 m²
2669 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About The Old Orchard

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

The Old Orchard is a five-bedroom detached house in Puttenham, Guildford, Guildford (GU3 1BD). It has a recorded floor area of 248 m² (around 2669 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (January 2015) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in March 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The latest certificate is from January 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include outbuildings and attached land beyond the plot.

At 248 m² the property is well over the postcode median (87 m² across 8 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 8 planning records sit against the property, 6 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, a garage conversion, an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references conservation-area consent, which constrain future alterations. Across 2012–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 36.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £2,102,000 is 23.6% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£637/sq ft) was about 80.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in April 2015.

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingYes
  • OutbuildingsYes
  • LandYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about The Old Orchard

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 Old Orchard's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 13 Jan 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2015

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2015from Mar 2012
EPC improved fromE53toC74
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Permanent outbuildings

Because the property has been extended more than once and has permanent outbuildings, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £1,945 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Old Orchard, Suffield Lane, Puttenham, Guildford, GU3 1BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

8 applications on record at The Old Orchard, Suffield Lane, Puttenham, Guildford, GU3 1BD

7decisions2extensions33documents1nearby
Flagged:DemolitionConservation area
  1. Dec 2009
    Tree WorksTrees
    Outcome in report

    Raise the crown of Copperbeech Tree by 2.2m (Puttenham conservation area).

    Conservation Area
    Documents
    3 docs on file
    Reference
    09/T/00183
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Tree WorksDecision
  4. Garage ConversionDecision

+ 5 more applications in the report

Unlock The Old Orchard, Suffield Lane, Puttenham, Guildford, GU3 1BD's full planning history

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

  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (7 on record)
  • All 8 applications on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
  • The 33 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2012.

Current estimate

£2,102,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 36.7% per year over 3 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2015)

£1,700,000

Growth on file: 36.7% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 9 April 2015Most recent

    £1,700,000

    +120.8%over 2 years
  2. 25 September 2012

    £770,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GU3 1BD: £1,050,000 (2021–2007).

On the street

Versus other Suffield Lane homes

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

Price per m² for The Old Orchard runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£6,855

Street avg £4,439

Strongly above

Floor Area

248 m²

Street avg 102 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about The Old Orchard

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

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

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

The Good Intent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Puttenham CofE Infant School. 1 school 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 GU3 1BD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for GU3 1BD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for GU3 1BD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.6dB

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 The Old Orchard, Suffield Lane, Puttenham, Guildford, GU3 1BD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.