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Sylvias Cottage, By Pass, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1DY

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
125 m²
1345 sq ft
Energy rating
G
Score 1
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Sylvias Cottage

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

Sylvias Cottage is a detached house in Compton, Guildford, Guildford (GU3 1DY). It has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (around 1345 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a G (score 1), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The recommended improvements would lift it to D (score 65), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on lpg.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £746,000 is 16.6% above the 2024 sale price. Last sale on file: £640,000 in January 2024.

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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.

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

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
G1
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
13.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC GPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Sylvias Cottage, By Pass, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1DY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at Sylvias Cottage, By Pass, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1DY

2decisions1extensions25documents1nearby
  1. Apr 2024
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Rear of property

    First floor front extension and two storey rear extension, along with changes to fenestration (description amended 30/4/2024)

    Documents
    23 docs on file
    Reference
    24/P/00442
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConditionsDecision

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  • The 25 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.
Current estimate

£746,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£640,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 12 January 2024Most recent

    £640,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in GU3 1DY: £704,750 (2012–2008).

On the street

Versus other By Pass homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Sylvias Cottage is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£5,120

Street avg £5,332

Below

Floor Area

125 m²

Street avg 256 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 9 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

13.0 t/year

Street avg 10.8 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Sylvias Cottage

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£750k

1 Oak Cottages, Withies Lane, Compton

GU3 1JA

2 bed1 bath
£740k

1 Ignors Wood, Puttenham Heath Road, Compton

GU3 1DU

3 bed2 bath
£758k

1 Lascombe Lane, Puttenham

GU3 1BA

£722k

1 Angel Court, Eastbury Lane, Compton

GU3 1EF

3 bed1 bath
£721k

1 Granary Cottages, Littleton Lane

GU3 1HW

£793k

1 Coneycroft Farm Cottages, Down Lane, Compton

GU3 1DN

4 bed2 bath
£799k

1 Moat Cottages, Loseley Park

GU3 1HL

£830k

1 Hops End, Puttenham

GU3 1AE

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

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.

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 1DY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for GU3 1DY

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for GU3 1DY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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