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1 Fernden Cottages, Merrow Lane, Guildford, GU4 7BW

Estimated value

£497,000

  • Since the 2007 sale (£270,000)+84%
  • Against GU4 7BW's recent median (£202,500)+145%

Newest record on this page: August 2021. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
79 m²
850 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£497,000

  • Against its 2007 sale (£270,000)+84%
  • Against GU4 7BW's recent median (£202,500)+145%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 1 Fernden Cottages is modelled from its 79 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in GU4 7BW. 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

    79 m² from the EPC lodged in August 2021

  • Sales of this home

    1 sale recorded, the latest in 2007

  • Recent sales in GU4 7BW

    4 sales, median £202,500 (2017–1998)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: February 2017Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
PlanningNone on this homeFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 December 2007Most recent

    £270,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in GU4 7BW: £202,500 (2017–1998).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 1 Fernden Cottages, Merrow Lane, Guildford, GU4 7BW. 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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Overview

About 1 Fernden Cottages

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

1 Fernden Cottages is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Guildford (GU4 7BW). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2021) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

It hasn't traded since December 2007, 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. Today's modelled estimate of £497,000 sits 84.1% above the 2007 sale of £270,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£318/sq ft) was about 72.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Aug 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 August 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2021from Sept 2009
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
100%53%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Fernden Cottages, Merrow Lane, Guildford, GU4 7BW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Fernden Cottages has no planning applications on record.

3

But the area is active

3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

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.
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

0.1 km

Merrow Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School. 9 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Merrow CofE Controlled Infant SchoolPrimary736m
  • Merrow Junior SchoolPrimary953m
  • George Abbot SchoolSecondary1.0km
  • St Peter's Catholic SchoolSecondary1.1km

Nearest stops

  • Merrow LaneBus stop79m
  • Fitzjohn CloseBus stop254m
  • New Inn LaneBus stop415m
  • Glendale DriveBus stop528m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences257 reports37%
  • Anti-social Behaviour129 reports18%
  • Vehicle Crime67 reports10%
  • Criminal Damage & Arson56 reports8%

Go deeper on the local area

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 7BW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for GU4 7BW

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for GU4 7BW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Method

How to read this page

Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 1 Fernden Cottages is modelled from its 79 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in GU4 7BW. 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 1 Fernden Cottages. 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 1 Fernden Cottages was lodged in August 2021 at band D and is valid until August 2031. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 1 Fernden Cottages. 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 9 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from GU4 7BW, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
1 Fernden Cottages is in council tax band D. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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