What type of property is Ivy Cottage, West Flexford Lane, GU3 2JW?

Ivy Cottage, West Flexford Lane, GU3 2JW is a detached house.

When did Ivy Cottage, West Flexford Lane, GU3 2JW last change hands?

Ivy Cottage, West Flexford Lane, GU3 2JW last sold for £273,500 in July 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Ivy Cottage, West Flexford Lane, GU3 2JW?

The current EPC rating for Ivy Cottage, West Flexford Lane, GU3 2JW is E with a score of 43 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. It has improved from a G recorded in November 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Ivy Cottage, West Flexford Lane, GU3 2JW?

Ivy Cottage, West Flexford Lane, GU3 2JW has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft). That makes it about 61% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in GU3 2JW. Source: EPC Register.

How is Ivy Cottage, West Flexford Lane, GU3 2JW heated?

The latest EPC at Ivy Cottage, West Flexford Lane, GU3 2JW records lpg as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Ivy Cottage, West Flexford Lane, GU3 2JW?

Ivy Cottage, West Flexford Lane, GU3 2JW is in council tax band D.

Where is Ivy Cottage, West Flexford Lane, GU3 2JW located?

Ivy Cottage, West Flexford Lane, GU3 2JW sits in Wanborough, Guildford, Guildford. It falls within the GU3 postcode district in Surrey.

How safe is the area around Ivy Cottage, West Flexford Lane, GU3 2JW?

Police records around Ivy Cottage, West Flexford Lane, GU3 2JW 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.

Which schools serve Ivy Cottage, West Flexford Lane, GU3 2JW?

The closest primary school to Ivy Cottage, West Flexford Lane, GU3 2JW is Puttenham CofE Infant School (2.1km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near Ivy Cottage, West Flexford Lane, GU3 2JW?

The closest rail stop to Ivy Cottage, West Flexford Lane, GU3 2JW is Wanborough Rail Station, 691m away. The nearest bus option is Wanborough Railway Station, 695m away.

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Ivy Cottage, West Flexford Lane, Wanborough, Guildford, GU3 2JW

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 43

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About Ivy Cottage

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

Ivy Cottage is a detached house in Wanborough, Guildford, Guildford (GU3 2JW). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows an E (score 43), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in November 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on lpg.

Today's modelled estimate of £431,000 sits 57.6% above the 2025 sale of £273,500. Most recent transfer was July 2025 at £273,500 — fresh data. At 77 m² it sits well below the postcode median (182 m² across 13 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

E43

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 August 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2014from Nov 2009

Low Energy Lighting

0%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2020from Nov 2014

EPC improved fromG11toF33

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Aug 2023from Feb 2020

EPC improved fromF33toE43

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

62%94%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Ivy Cottage, West Flexford Lane, Wanborough, Guildford, GU3 2JW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Ivy Cottage 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.

Ivy Cottage valuation runs notably under the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£431,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£273,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

10 July 2025Most recent
£273,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in GU3 2JW: £650,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in GU3 2JW

On the street

Versus other West Flexford Lane homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, Ivy Cottage runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,552

Street avg £5,214

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Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 171 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 6.1 t/year

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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.

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1 Culls Road, Normandy

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£454k

1 Eva Cottages, Elm Hill, Normandy

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£455k

1 Old Hall Cottages, Guildford Road, Normandy

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3 bed

£460k

1 Orchard Way, Normandy

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3 bed1 bath

£488k

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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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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

51/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.7 km

Wanborough Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

2.1 km

Puttenham CofE Infant School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

41.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GU3 2JW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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