What kind of home is 20 Rectory Close, GU4 7AR?

20 Rectory Close, GU4 7AR is a detached house.

How energy efficient is 20 Rectory Close, GU4 7AR?

The current EPC rating for 20 Rectory Close, GU4 7AR is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in June 2014. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Rectory Close, GU4 7AR?

20 Rectory Close, GU4 7AR has a recorded floor area of 189 m² (2,034 sq ft). That makes it about 24% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in GU4 7AR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Rectory Close, GU4 7AR use?

The latest EPC at 20 Rectory Close, GU4 7AR records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 20 Rectory Close, GU4 7AR have?

20 Rectory Close, GU4 7AR has 2 approved extension applications on file including single-storey extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Rectory Close, GU4 7AR?

20 Rectory Close, GU4 7AR is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 20 Rectory Close, GU4 7AR in?

20 Rectory Close, GU4 7AR sits in Guildford. It falls within the GU4 postcode district in Surrey.

How safe is the area around 20 Rectory Close, GU4 7AR?

Police records around 20 Rectory Close, GU4 7AR show an average of 58 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (30% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 20 Rectory Close, GU4 7AR?

The closest primary school to 20 Rectory Close, GU4 7AR is Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School (122m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Peter's Catholic School (637m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 20 Rectory Close, GU4 7AR?

The closest bus stop to 20 Rectory Close, GU4 7AR is Partridge Way, 211m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Rectory Close, Guildford, GU4 7AR

3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

189 m²

2034 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 20 Rectory Close

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

20 Rectory Close is a detached house in Guildford (GU4 7AR). It has a recorded floor area of 189 m² (around 2034 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (June 2014) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from June 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 189 m² it's 20.8% larger than the typical home in the postcode (157 m² median across 18 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 72% of similar EPCs).

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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.

20 Rectory Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 02 Jun 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2014

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 2 June 2024

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2014from Jul 2009

EPC improved fromD62toC77

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very GoodVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

18%95%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Rectory Close, Guildford, GU4 7AR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 20 Rectory Close, Guildford, GU4 7AR

3decisions2extensions18documents3nearby

Jun 2013
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Alterations and raising of roof to facilitate the formation of a habitable room in the roof and an enlarged first floor bedroom (as amended by plans received on 21/05/2013 for removal of rear balcony)
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
13/P/00546
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FullDec 2013Decision
ExtensionAug 2013Decision

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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.

20 Rectory Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£1,125,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in GU4 7AR: £1,075,000 (2026–2022).

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On the street

Versus other Rectory Close homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

20 Rectory Close outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

77 (C)

Street avg 63 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

189 m²

Street avg 152 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 5.7 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

58/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Partridge Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around GU4 7AR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GU4 7AR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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