What kind of home is 1 Gateside Cottages, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AZ?

1 Gateside Cottages, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AZ is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 1 Gateside Cottages, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AZ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Gateside Cottages, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AZ is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in July 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in February 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Gateside Cottages, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AZ?

1 Gateside Cottages, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AZ has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Gateside Cottages, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AZ use?

The latest EPC at 1 Gateside Cottages, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Gateside Cottages, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AZ?

1 Gateside Cottages, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AZ is in council tax band E.

Which area is 1 Gateside Cottages, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AZ in?

1 Gateside Cottages, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AZ sits in Guildford. It falls within the GU4 postcode district in Surrey.

How safe is the area around 1 Gateside Cottages, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AZ?

Police records around 1 Gateside Cottages, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AZ 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 1 Gateside Cottages, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AZ?

The closest primary school to 1 Gateside Cottages, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AZ is Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School (346m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Peter's Catholic School (811m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Gateside Cottages, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AZ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Gateside Cottages, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AZ is Baldwin Crescent, 224m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Gateside Cottages, Old Merrow Street, Guildford, GU4 7AZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Gateside Cottages

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

1 Gateside Cottages is a semi-detached house in Guildford (GU4 7AZ). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2021 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

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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 2)

Jul 2021

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 July 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2021from Feb 2021

EPC improved fromE45toD67

Hot Water

PoorGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

80%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Gateside Cottages, Old Merrow Street, Guildford, GU4 7AZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Gateside Cottages 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.

1 Gateside Cottages has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£519,000

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 1 sales in GU4 7AZ: £655,000 (2018–2018).

Nearby sales in GU4 7AZ

2 Gateside Cottages, Old Merrow Street, Guildford, GU4 7AZ
Sold Nov 2018
£655,000

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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

0.2 km

Baldwin Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School. 10 schools nearby.

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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 GU4 7AZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GU4 7AZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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