What type of property is 4 Bowers Cottages, Bowers Lane, GU4 7ND?

4 Bowers Cottages, Bowers Lane, GU4 7ND is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 4 Bowers Cottages, Bowers Lane, GU4 7ND have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Bowers Cottages, Bowers Lane, GU4 7ND is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in December 2018. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Bowers Cottages, Bowers Lane, GU4 7ND?

4 Bowers Cottages, Bowers Lane, GU4 7ND has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft). That makes it about 77% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in GU4 7ND. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Bowers Cottages, Bowers Lane, GU4 7ND heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Bowers Cottages, Bowers Lane, GU4 7ND records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Bowers Cottages, Bowers Lane, GU4 7ND?

4 Bowers Cottages, Bowers Lane, GU4 7ND is in council tax band E.

Where is 4 Bowers Cottages, Bowers Lane, GU4 7ND located?

4 Bowers Cottages, Bowers Lane, GU4 7ND sits in Guildford. It falls within the GU4 postcode district in Surrey.

What is crime like near 4 Bowers Cottages, Bowers Lane, GU4 7ND?

Police records around 4 Bowers Cottages, Bowers Lane, GU4 7ND show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 3 months. Drugs makes up roughly 40% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 4 Bowers Cottages, Bowers Lane, GU4 7ND?

The closest primary school to 4 Bowers Cottages, Bowers Lane, GU4 7ND is Burpham Primary School (232m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is George Abbot School (1.2km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 4 Bowers Cottages, Bowers Lane, GU4 7ND?

The closest bus stop to 4 Bowers Cottages, Bowers Lane, GU4 7ND is Bowers Farm Drive, 481m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Bowers Cottages, Bowers Lane, Guildford, GU4 7ND

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 4 Bowers Cottages

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

4 Bowers Cottages is a semi-detached house in Guildford (GU4 7ND). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (December 2018) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 112), a 3-band jump.

At 66 m² it sits well below the postcode median (144 m² across 8 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2018

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2018from Apr 2015

EPC improved fromE41toD60

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Bowers Cottages, Bowers Lane, Guildford, GU4 7ND, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Bowers Cottages has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

4 Bowers Cottages has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£468,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in GU4 7ND: £795,000 (2024–2004).

Nearby sales in GU4 7ND

On the street

Versus other Bowers Lane homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 4 Bowers Cottages lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

60 (D)

Street avg 60 (D)

On par

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 186 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 8.0 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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.

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.5 km

Bowers Farm Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Burpham Primary School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for GU4 7ND

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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