What kind of home is Byways, Down Lane, GU3 1DN?

Byways, Down Lane, GU3 1DN is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for Byways, Down Lane, GU3 1DN?

Byways, Down Lane, GU3 1DN last sold for £740,000 in October 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £650,000 in May 2007, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of Byways, Down Lane, GU3 1DN changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2007 and October 2014, Byways, Down Lane, GU3 1DN rose from £650,000 to £740,000, a change of £90,000. That works out to roughly +1.8% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Byways, Down Lane, GU3 1DN?

The current EPC rating for Byways, Down Lane, GU3 1DN is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Byways, Down Lane, GU3 1DN?

Byways, Down Lane, GU3 1DN has a recorded floor area of 166 m² (1,787 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Byways, Down Lane, GU3 1DN use?

The latest EPC at Byways, Down Lane, GU3 1DN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does Byways, Down Lane, GU3 1DN have?

Byways, Down Lane, GU3 1DN has council approval for side extension granted in July 2016 under ref. 16/P/00977. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Byways, Down Lane, GU3 1DN?

Byways, Down Lane, GU3 1DN is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Byways, Down Lane, GU3 1DN in?

Byways, Down Lane, GU3 1DN sits in Compton, Guildford, Guildford. It falls within the GU3 postcode district in Surrey.

How safe is the area around Byways, Down Lane, GU3 1DN?

Police records around Byways, Down Lane, GU3 1DN show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Byways, Down Lane, GU3 1DN?

The closest primary school to Byways, Down Lane, GU3 1DN is Loseley Fields Primary School (2.0km), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near Byways, Down Lane, GU3 1DN?

The closest bus stop to Byways, Down Lane, GU3 1DN is Down Lane, 165m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Byways, Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1DN

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

166 m²

1787 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Byways

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

Byways is a detached house in Compton, Guildford, Guildford (GU3 1DN). It has a recorded floor area of 166 m² (around 1787 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in November 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74).

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2016. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2007–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,102,000 is 48.9% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£414/sq ft) was about 27.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in October 2014.

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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.

Byways's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2024

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Nov 2013

EPC improved fromE49toD55

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

47%79%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Byways, Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1DN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at Byways, Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1DN

1decisions1extensions8documents1nearby

Jul 2016
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side of property
Proposed single storey and first floor extensions to south elevation with addition of two dormer windows; new fenestration; demolition of chimney and installation of external wood burning stove flue.
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
16/P/00977
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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.

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

Current estimate

£1,102,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.8% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£740,000

Growth on file: 1.8% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

2 October 2014Most recent
£740,000
+13.8%over 7 years
9 May 2007
£650,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GU3 1DN: £656,000 (2022–2006).

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On the street

Versus other Down Lane homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, Byways runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,458

Street avg £3,937

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Floor Area

166 m²

Street avg 147 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.4 t/year

Street avg 6.8 t/year

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Area

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Down Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

2.0 km

Loseley Fields Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around GU3 1DN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GU3 1DN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.0dB

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