Sandyknowe, By Pass, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1DY
About Sandyknowe
Sandyknowe is a detached house in Compton, Guildford, Guildford (GU3 1DY). It has a recorded floor area of 549 m² (around 5909 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in April 2010 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Good; while main heating dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 66). Main heating runs on lpg.
Untraded for 15 years, with the last transfer in April 2011. At 549 m² the property is well over the postcode median (119 m² across 3 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £2,928,000 sits 83% above the 2011 sale of £1,600,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£271/sq ft) was about 46.4% below the postcode norm. 5 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an annexe, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.
Energy performance
Sandyknowe's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Window efficiency improved
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, is a large detached home over 300m², and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
5 applications on record at Sandyknowe, By Pass, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1DY
- Sept 2003FullOutcome in report
Rebuilding of stables to a three bedroom property.
- Reference
- 03/P/01591
- More recent applications — locked
- AnnexFeb 2008Decision
- AnnexJun 2007Decision
+ 2 more applications in the report
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Sales history & valuation
Sandyknowe valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£2,928,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£1,600,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
4 April 2011Most recent
£1,600,000
Median price across the last 4 sales in GU3 1DY: £661,000 (2024–2008).
Versus other By Pass homes
On price per m², Sandyknowe runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,914
Street avg £6,067
Floor Area
549 m²
Street avg 114 m²
Habitable Rooms
13 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
14.0 t/year
Street avg 10.5 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
4/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.6 km
Down Lane — bus stop.
Closest school
1.8 km
Puttenham CofE Infant School. 2 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
47.4dB







