8 Howard Ridge, Burpham, Guildford, GU4 7LY

8 Howard Ridge is a semi-detached house in Burpham, Guildford, Guildford (GU4 7LY). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. At 72 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (72–162 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 8 units on file. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2017. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75).

Across 2011–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 26% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £242,000 is 22.6% below the 2019 sale of £312,500, running counter to the wider postcode trend, which makes the EPC and condition history especially worth a look. At 72 m² it sits well below the postcode median (125 m² across 7 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Most recent transfer: February 2019 at £312,500.