Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
Springfold, Old Merrow Street, Guildford, GU4 7BA
1 planning record
Estimated value
£685,000
- Since the 2017 sale (£575,000)+19%
- Against GU4 7BA's recent median (£488,000)+40%
Newest record on this page: July 2017. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
89 m²
958 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£685,000
- Against its 2017 sale (£575,000)+19%
- Against GU4 7BA's recent median (£488,000)+40%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for Springfold is modelled from its 89 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in GU4 7BA. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
89 m² from the EPC lodged in March 2017
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2017
Recent sales in GU4 7BA
3 sales, median £488,000 (2014–1995)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: July 2017 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 application | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Sales timeline
13 July 2017Most recent
£575,000
Median price across the last 3 sales in GU4 7BA: £488,000 (2014–1995).
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for Springfold, Old Merrow Street, Guildford, GU4 7BA. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About Springfold
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
Springfold is a two-bedroom detached house in Guildford (GU4 7BA). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1967-1975. The latest certificate (March 2017) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2010. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.
One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2003. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in July 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years. Today's modelled estimate of £685,000 is 19.1% above the 2017 sale price.
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
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms2
- Dining roomYes
- Utility roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
- ConservatoryYes
- FireplaceYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageDetached
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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)
Mar 2017
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 15 March 2027
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Mar 2017from Jan 2010
Walls
PoorAverage
Wall insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
80%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against Springfold, Old Merrow Street, Guildford, GU4 7BA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
Springfold has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.
1 application on record at Springfold, Old Merrow Street, Guildford, GU4 7BA
1decisions1extensions3nearby
- Aug 2003ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension.
- Reference
- 03/P/01210
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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.
Crime
58/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Fitzjohn Close — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School. 10 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Merrow CofE Controlled Infant SchoolPrimary459m
- Merrow Junior SchoolPrimary657m
- St Peter's Catholic SchoolSecondary863m
- George Abbot SchoolSecondary1.0km
Nearest stops
- Fitzjohn CloseBus stop216m
- Merrow LaneBus stop225m
- Baldwin CrescentBus stop316m
- Greenhill GardensBus stop330m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences257 reports37%
- Anti-social Behaviour129 reports18%
- Vehicle Crime67 reports10%
- Criminal Damage & Arson56 reports8%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around GU4 7BA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.4dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for Springfold is modelled from its 89 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in GU4 7BA. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for Springfold. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for Springfold was lodged in March 2017 at band D and is valid until March 2027. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to Springfold. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 12 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 10 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from GU4 7BA, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
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