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

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

What did Northdown, Down Lane, GU3 1DN sell for?

Northdown, Down Lane, GU3 1DN last sold for £1,088,000 in March 2022, around 4 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £620,000 in May 2006. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

Across 3 sales between May 2006 and March 2022, Northdown, Down Lane, GU3 1DN rose from £620,000 to £1,088,000, a change of £468,000. That works out to roughly +3.6% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

The current EPC rating for Northdown, Down Lane, GU3 1DN is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in October 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in December 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

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

Northdown, Down Lane, GU3 1DN has a recorded floor area of 177 m² (1,905 sq ft). That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in GU3 1DN. Source: EPC Register.

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

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

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

Northdown, Down Lane, GU3 1DN has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in November 2011 under ref. 11/P/01652. Source: PlanIt planning register.

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

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

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

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

Is Northdown, Down Lane, GU3 1DN in a safe area?

Police records around Northdown, Down Lane, GU3 1DN show an average of 51 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 32% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (18% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

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

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

How well connected is Northdown, Down Lane, GU3 1DN?

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

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

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

177 m²

1905 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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About Northdown

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

Northdown is a detached house in Compton, Guildford, Guildford (GU3 1DN). It has a recorded floor area of 177 m² (around 1905 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (October 2021) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in December 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2011. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2006–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£571/sq ft) was about 97.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: March 2022 at £1,088,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2021

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 October 2031

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2021from Dec 2010

EPC improved fromE49toD63

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

18%100%

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 Northdown, Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1DN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Northdown has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

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

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Nov 2011
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear covered courtyard (as amended by plans received 20/09/2011).
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
11/P/01652
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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.

Latest sale on Northdown was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£1,079,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.6% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£1,088,000

Growth on file: 3.6% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

1 March 2022Most recent
£1,088,000
+30.3%over 10 years
14 April 2011
£835,000
+34.7%over 4 years
24 May 2006
£620,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GU3 1DN: £650,000 (2014–2003).

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On the street

Versus other Down Lane homes

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

On price per m², Northdown stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£6,147

Street avg £3,374

Strongly above

Floor Area

177 m²

Street avg 173 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.3 t/year

Street avg 7.0 t/year

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Area

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Crime

51/mo

Falling 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

Low

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