What type of property is 1 Merrow Place, GU4 7DL?

1 Merrow Place, GU4 7DL is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 1 Merrow Place, GU4 7DL sell for?

1 Merrow Place, GU4 7DL last sold for £852,500 in May 2026. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £285,000 in March 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Merrow Place, GU4 7DL?

Across 5 sales between March 2001 and May 2026, 1 Merrow Place, GU4 7DL rose from £285,000 to £852,500, a change of £567,500. That works out to roughly +4.4% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Merrow Place, GU4 7DL have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Merrow Place, GU4 7DL is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Merrow Place, GU4 7DL?

1 Merrow Place, GU4 7DL has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (1,292 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 25% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in GU4 7DL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Merrow Place, GU4 7DL heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Merrow Place, GU4 7DL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 Merrow Place, GU4 7DL?

1 Merrow Place, GU4 7DL has 2 approved extension applications on file including part-single-part-two-storey side extension and rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Merrow Place, GU4 7DL?

1 Merrow Place, GU4 7DL is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 1 Merrow Place, GU4 7DL located?

1 Merrow Place, GU4 7DL sits in Guildford. It falls within the GU4 postcode district in Surrey.

Is 1 Merrow Place, GU4 7DL in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Merrow Place, GU4 7DL 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.

Which schools serve 1 Merrow Place, GU4 7DL?

The closest primary school to 1 Merrow Place, GU4 7DL is Merrow Junior School (133m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Peter's Catholic School (479m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Merrow Place, GU4 7DL?

The closest bus stop to 1 Merrow Place, GU4 7DL is Baldwin Crescent, 213m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Merrow Place, Guildford, GU4 7DL

Notable views5 sales on record4 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

120 m²

1292 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Merrow Place

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

1 Merrow Place is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Guildford (GU4 7DL). It has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (around 1292 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Other recorded features include notable views.

A recent sale: £852,500 in May 2026. 4 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, a garage conversion, a loft conversion and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2001–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£660/sq ft) was about 119.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 120 m² it's 27.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (166 m² median across 9 EPCs).

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Notable viewsYes

Building

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2023

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 April 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from Apr 2009

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%86%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Merrow Place, Guildford, GU4 7DL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes both a loft conversion and an extension — the classic family-home expansion.

4 applications on record at 1 Merrow Place, Guildford, GU4 7DL

4decisions4extensions32documents3nearby

Apr 2010
ConservatoryFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Addition of tiled roof to existing rear conservatory, with section of flat roof following removal of existing polycarbonate.
Extension
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
10/P/00360
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ExtensionMar 2023Decision
Garage ConversionDec 2020Decision

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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.

1 Merrow Place has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£897,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£852,500

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

27 May 2026Most recent
£852,500
+33.2%over 9 years
6 January 2017
£640,000
+60.0%over 7 years
30 October 2009
£400,000
+2.6%over 3 years
17 August 2006
£390,000
+36.8%over 5 years
27 March 2001
£285,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GU4 7DL: £860,000 (2026–2021).

Nearby sales in GU4 7DL

On the street

Versus other Merrow Place homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 1 Merrow Place runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£7,104

Street avg £4,888

Strongly above

Floor Area

120 m²

Street avg 159 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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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

0.1 km

Merrow Junior School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GU4 7DL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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