What kind of home is Gospel House, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AX?

Gospel House, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AX is a 5-bedroom detached house.

When did Gospel House, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AX last change hands?

Gospel House, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AX last sold for £680,000 in January 2008, around 19 years ago. Before that, it sold for £312,500 in December 1998, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for Gospel House, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AX?

Across 2 sales between December 1998 and January 2008, Gospel House, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AX rose from £312,500 to £680,000, a change of £367,500. That works out to roughly +8.9% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Gospel House, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AX have?

The current EPC rating for Gospel House, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AX is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Gospel House, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AX?

Gospel House, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AX has a recorded floor area of 165 m² (1,776 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 110% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in GU4 7AX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Gospel House, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AX use?

The latest EPC at Gospel House, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Gospel House, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AX?

Gospel House, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AX 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 Gospel House, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AX in?

Gospel House, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AX sits in Guildford. It falls within the GU4 postcode district.

Is Gospel House, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AX in a safe area?

Police records around Gospel House, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AX 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 Gospel House, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AX?

The closest primary school to Gospel House, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AX is Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School (216m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Peter's Catholic School (731m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Gospel House, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AX?

The closest bus stop to Gospel House, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AX is Baldwin Crescent, 125m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Gospel House, Old Merrow Street, Guildford, GU4 7AX

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

165 m²

1776 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About Gospel House

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

Gospel House is a five-bedroom detached house in Guildford (GU4 7AX). It has a recorded floor area of 165 m² (around 1776 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It hasn't traded since January 2008, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. At 165 m² the property is well over the postcode median (99 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1998–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,110,000 sits 63.2% above the 2008 sale of £680,000.

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

Bedrooms5

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2026

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Mar 2013

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Gospel House, Old Merrow Street, Guildford, GU4 7AX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Gospel House 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1998.

Current estimate

£1,110,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.9% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2008)

£680,000

Growth on file: 8.9% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

24 January 2008Most recent
£680,000
+117.6%over 9 years
4 December 1998
£312,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in GU4 7AX: £850,000 (2023–2021).

Nearby sales in GU4 7AX

On the street

Versus other Old Merrow Street homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Gospel House outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,121

Street avg £5,688

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Floor Area

165 m²

Street avg 107 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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

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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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Crime

58/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Baldwin Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GU4 7AX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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