What kind of home is 3 Orchard Close, GU3 2EY?

3 Orchard Close, GU3 2EY is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 3 Orchard Close, GU3 2EY last change hands?

3 Orchard Close, GU3 2EY last sold for £447,500 in December 2023, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Orchard Close, GU3 2EY have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Orchard Close, GU3 2EY is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Orchard Close, GU3 2EY?

3 Orchard Close, GU3 2EY has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Orchard Close, GU3 2EY use?

The latest EPC at 3 Orchard Close, GU3 2EY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Orchard Close, GU3 2EY?

3 Orchard Close, GU3 2EY is in council tax band E.

Which area is 3 Orchard Close, GU3 2EY in?

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

How safe is the area around 3 Orchard Close, GU3 2EY?

Police records around 3 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 3 Orchard Close, GU3 2EY?

The closest primary school to 3 Orchard Close, GU3 2EY is Normandy Village School (1.6km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 3 Orchard Close, GU3 2EY?

The closest bus stop to 3 Orchard Close, GU3 2EY is Orchard Close, 171m away. The nearest rail option is Wanborough Rail Station, 407m away.

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3 Orchard Close, Normandy, Guildford, GU3 2EY

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Orchard Close

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

3 Orchard Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Normandy, Guildford, Guildford (GU3 2EY). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £511,000 is 14.2% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£540/sq ft) was about 55% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £447,500 in December 2023.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageDetached
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Orchard Close, Normandy, Guildford, GU3 2EY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Orchard Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Current estimate

£511,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£447,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

12 December 2023Most recent
£447,500

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 years held, 3 Orchard Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,812

Street avg £4,377

Strongly above

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 86 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£492k

1 Eva Cottages, Elm Hill, Normandy

GU3 2HY

3 bed

£462k

1 Orchard Way, Normandy

GU3 2EZ

3 bed1 bath

£570k

1 Algernon Place, Station Approach, Normandy

GU3 2BF

3 bed2 bath

£441k

1 Old Hall Cottages, Guildford Road, Normandy

GU3 2BP

3 bed

£425k

1 Milton Close, Normandy

GU3 2DJ

3 bed

£691k

1 Mariners Drive, Guildford Road, Normandy

GU3 2DB

3 bed1 bath

£823k

1 Laureldene, Normandy

GU3 2DU

3 bed2 bath

£594k

1 Glaziers Lane, Normandy

GU3 2DH

4 bed2 bath

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.

Full Guildford report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

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

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around GU3 2EY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

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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FAQ

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