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17a, Thatchers Lane, Worplesdon, Guildford, GU3 3RT

Property type
Detached
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
54 m²
581 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Social Rental
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Overview

About 17a

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

17a is a detached house in Worplesdon, Guildford, Guildford (GU3 3RT). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. At 54 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 23 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 48–120 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2020. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 54 m² it sits well below the postcode median (90 m² across 22 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 1999–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £314,000 is 14.2% above the 2013 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£473/sq ft) was about 45.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in June 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
1.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Oct 2020
Walls
AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
100%71%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17a, Thatchers Lane, Worplesdon, Guildford, GU3 3RT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17a has no planning applications on record.

2

But the area is active

2 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.

17a has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£314,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£275,000

Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 13 June 2013Most recent

    £275,000

    +168.3%over 13 years
  2. 19 November 1999

    £102,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in GU3 3RT: £558,000 (2024–2021).

On the street

Versus other Thatchers Lane homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 17a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,093

Street avg £3,381

Strongly above

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £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
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.

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

51/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Village Hall — bus stop.

Closest school

1.9 km

Worplesdon Primary School. 5 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 3RT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for GU3 3RT

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for GU3 3RT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 17a, Thatchers Lane, Worplesdon, Guildford, GU3 3RT. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.