What kind of home is 29 Orchard Close, GU3 2EY?

29 Orchard Close, GU3 2EY is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 29 Orchard Close, GU3 2EY last change hands?

29 Orchard Close, GU3 2EY last sold for £435,000 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £275,000 in August 2006, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 29 Orchard Close, GU3 2EY appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2006 and September 2023, 29 Orchard Close, GU3 2EY rose from £275,000 to £435,000, a change of £160,000. That works out to roughly +2.7% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 29 Orchard Close, GU3 2EY?

The current EPC rating for 29 Orchard Close, GU3 2EY is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in September 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 29 Orchard Close, GU3 2EY?

29 Orchard Close, GU3 2EY has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (1,055 sq ft), around 49 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 22% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in GU3 2EY. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 29 Orchard Close, GU3 2EY use?

The latest EPC at 29 Orchard Close, GU3 2EY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 29 Orchard Close, GU3 2EY?

29 Orchard Close, GU3 2EY has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in June 2006. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 29 Orchard Close, GU3 2EY?

29 Orchard Close, GU3 2EY is in council tax band D.

Which area is 29 Orchard Close, GU3 2EY in?

29 Orchard Close, GU3 2EY sits in Normandy, Guildford, Guildford. It falls within the GU3 postcode district in Surrey.

How safe is the area around 29 Orchard Close, GU3 2EY?

Police records around 29 Orchard Close, GU3 2EY 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 29 Orchard Close, GU3 2EY?

The closest primary school to 29 Orchard Close, GU3 2EY is Normandy Village School (1.6km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 29 Orchard Close, GU3 2EY?

The closest bus stop to 29 Orchard Close, GU3 2EY is Orchard Close, 171m away. The nearest rail option is Wanborough Rail Station, 407m away.

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29 Orchard Close, Normandy, Guildford, GU3 2EY

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

98 m²

1055 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 29 Orchard Close

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

29 Orchard Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Normandy, Guildford, Guildford (GU3 2EY). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2021) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Other recorded features include a loft. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 98 m² it's 25.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (78 m² median across 16 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. One planning record on file: a loft conversion approved in 2006. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2006–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£412/sq ft) was about 17.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2023 for £435,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
LoftYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenWest-facing
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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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.

29 Orchard Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Sept 2021

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2011from Sept 2009

Low Energy Lighting

80%50%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Sept 2021from Apr 2011

EPC improved fromD67toC69

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 29 Orchard Close, Normandy, Guildford, GU3 2EY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 29 Orchard Close, Normandy, Guildford, GU3 2EY

1decisions1extensions1documents3nearby

Flagged:Retrospective

Jun 2006
Loft ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Retrospective planning application for loft conversion with rear dormer window.
Retrospective
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
06/P/01054
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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.

29 Orchard Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£478,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.7% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£435,000

Growth on file: 2.7% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

4 September 2023Most recent
£435,000
+58.2%over 17 years
16 August 2006
£275,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GU3 2EY: £465,000 (2023–2021).

Nearby sales in GU3 2EY

On the street

Versus other Orchard Close homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 29 Orchard Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,439

Street avg £4,476

On par

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Orchard Close — bus stop.

Closest school

1.6 km

Normandy Village School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GU3 2EY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.0dB

Low

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