What kind of home is 3 Railway Cottages, Merrow Lane, GU4 7BS?

3 Railway Cottages, Merrow Lane, GU4 7BS is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 3 Railway Cottages, Merrow Lane, GU4 7BS?

3 Railway Cottages, Merrow Lane, GU4 7BS last sold for £470,000 in September 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £193,500 in April 2005. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Railway Cottages, Merrow Lane, GU4 7BS changed over time?

Across 3 sales between April 2005 and September 2016, 3 Railway Cottages, Merrow Lane, GU4 7BS rose from £193,500 to £470,000, a change of £276,500. That works out to roughly +8.1% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Railway Cottages, Merrow Lane, GU4 7BS?

The current EPC rating for 3 Railway Cottages, Merrow Lane, GU4 7BS is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2016. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Railway Cottages, Merrow Lane, GU4 7BS?

3 Railway Cottages, Merrow Lane, GU4 7BS has a recorded floor area of 128 m² (1,378 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Railway Cottages, Merrow Lane, GU4 7BS use?

The latest EPC at 3 Railway Cottages, Merrow Lane, GU4 7BS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 3 Railway Cottages, Merrow Lane, GU4 7BS?

3 Railway Cottages, Merrow Lane, GU4 7BS has 4 approved extension applications on file including part-single-part-two-storey extension and single-storey rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Railway Cottages, Merrow Lane, GU4 7BS?

3 Railway Cottages, Merrow Lane, GU4 7BS is in council tax band C.

Which area is 3 Railway Cottages, Merrow Lane, GU4 7BS in?

3 Railway Cottages, Merrow Lane, GU4 7BS sits in Guildford. It falls within the GU4 postcode district.

What is crime like near 3 Railway Cottages, Merrow Lane, GU4 7BS?

Police records around 3 Railway Cottages, Merrow Lane, GU4 7BS 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 3 Railway Cottages, Merrow Lane, GU4 7BS?

The closest primary school to 3 Railway Cottages, Merrow Lane, GU4 7BS is Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School (804m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is George Abbot School (1.1km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Railway Cottages, Merrow Lane, GU4 7BS?

The closest bus stop to 3 Railway Cottages, Merrow Lane, GU4 7BS is Merrow Lane, 162m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Railway Cottages, Merrow Lane, Guildford, GU4 7BS

3 sales on record4 planning records

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

128 m²

1378 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3 Railway Cottages

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

3 Railway Cottages is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Guildford (GU4 7BS). It has a recorded floor area of 128 m² (around 1378 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in May 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Period features are noted in the property record.

4 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, a porch and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in September 2016. Across 2005–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £619,000 is 31.7% above the 2016 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

Building

Period featuresYes
RefurbishedYes

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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)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 31 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from May 2016

EPC improved fromD64toC74

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Railway Cottages, Merrow Lane, Guildford, GU4 7BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

4 applications on record at 3 Railway Cottages, Merrow Lane, Guildford, GU4 7BS

4decisions4extensions26documents3nearby

Flagged:Demolition

Jun 2011
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Side of property
Two storey side extension. (Amended plans received 16/06/2011)
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
11/P/00741
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More recent applications — locked
PorchMar 2024Decision
PorchSept 2023Decision

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2005.

Current estimate

£619,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.1% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£470,000

Growth on file: 8.1% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

1 September 2016Most recent
£470,000
+90.3%over 9 years
9 March 2007
£247,000
+27.6%over 1 year
7 April 2005
£193,500

Median price across the last 3 sales in GU4 7BS: £230,000 (2007–2004).

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Area

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Full Guildford report

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

Crime

58/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Merrow Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 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 7BS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GU4 7BS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

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