What type of property is 8 Douglas Close, GU4 7PB?

8 Douglas Close, GU4 7PB is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 8 Douglas Close, GU4 7PB last change hands?

8 Douglas Close, GU4 7PB last sold for £312,500 in May 2009, around 17 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £250,000 in February 2006. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Douglas Close, GU4 7PB appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between February 2006 and May 2009, 8 Douglas Close, GU4 7PB rose from £250,000 to £312,500, a change of £62,500. That works out to roughly +7.1% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Douglas Close, GU4 7PB?

The current EPC rating for 8 Douglas Close, GU4 7PB is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Douglas Close, GU4 7PB?

8 Douglas Close, GU4 7PB has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Douglas Close, GU4 7PB heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Douglas Close, GU4 7PB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Douglas Close, GU4 7PB?

8 Douglas Close, GU4 7PB is in council tax band E.

Where is 8 Douglas Close, GU4 7PB located?

8 Douglas Close, GU4 7PB sits in Guildford. It falls within the GU4 postcode district in Surrey.

Is 8 Douglas Close, GU4 7PB in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Douglas Close, GU4 7PB 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 8 Douglas Close, GU4 7PB?

The closest primary school to 8 Douglas Close, GU4 7PB is Burpham Primary School (1.4km), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Christ's College, Guildford (1.5km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Douglas Close, GU4 7PB?

The closest bus stop to 8 Douglas Close, GU4 7PB is Village Hall, 115m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Douglas Close, Jacob S Well, Guildford, GU4 7PB

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Douglas Close

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

8 Douglas Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Guildford (GU4 7PB). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Held since May 2009 — that's 17 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Across 2006–2009, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £560,000 sits 79.2% above the 2009 sale of £312,500.

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
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-west-facing
GarageYes

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

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 April 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from Feb 2009

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

0%64%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Douglas Close, Jacob S Well, Guildford, GU4 7PB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Douglas Close 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.

8 Douglas Close saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£560,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2009)

£312,500

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

13 May 2009Most recent
£312,500
-10.7%over 2 years
11 July 2006
£350,000
+40.0%
13 February 2006
£250,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GU4 7PB: £499,950 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in GU4 7PB

On the street

Versus other Douglas Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Douglas Close outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,676

Street avg £5,552

Strongly below

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 97 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£575k

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4 bed1 bath

£511k

1 Abbots House, Burpham Lane

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2 bed2 bath

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1 Braemar Cottages, Clandon Road, West Clandon

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4 bed1 bath

£642k

1 Appletree Cottage, Merrow Street

GU4 7AN

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£650k

1 Briar Way

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4 bed

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

58/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Village Hall — bus stop.

Closest school

1.4 km

Burpham Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GU4 7PB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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