What kind of home is 15a, Hornhatch, GU4 8AY?

15a, Hornhatch, GU4 8AY is a detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 15a, Hornhatch, GU4 8AY?

The current EPC rating for 15a, Hornhatch, GU4 8AY is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in July 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15a, Hornhatch, GU4 8AY?

15a, Hornhatch, GU4 8AY has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (506 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15a, Hornhatch, GU4 8AY use?

The latest EPC at 15a, Hornhatch, GU4 8AY records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15a, Hornhatch, GU4 8AY?

15a, Hornhatch, GU4 8AY is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 15a, Hornhatch, GU4 8AY in?

15a, Hornhatch, GU4 8AY sits in Chilworth, Guildford, Guildford. It falls within the GU4 postcode district in Surrey.

Is 15a, Hornhatch, GU4 8AY in a safe area?

Police records around 15a, Hornhatch, GU4 8AY 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.

What schools are near 15a, Hornhatch, GU4 8AY?

The closest primary school to 15a, Hornhatch, GU4 8AY is Tillingbourne Junior School (277m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 15a, Hornhatch, GU4 8AY?

The closest bus stop to 15a, Hornhatch, GU4 8AY is Hornhatch, 83m away. The nearest rail option is Shalford (Surrey) Rail Station, 1.4km away.

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15a, Hornhatch, Chilworth, Guildford, GU4 8AY

Property type

Detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

47 m²

506 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 15a

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

15a is a detached house in Chilworth, Guildford, Guildford (GU4 8AY). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since July 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Main heating runs on electricity. At 47 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 32 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 33–103 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 32 units on file.

At 47 m² it sits well below the postcode median (69 m² across 31 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.

15a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2021

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2021from Jul 2013

Heating System

Storage HeatersHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Heating Controls

ManualProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15a, Hornhatch, Chilworth, Guildford, GU4 8AY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 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.

15a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£211,000

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 8AY: £398,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in GU4 8AY

On the street

Versus other Hornhatch homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 15a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

80 (C)

Street avg 72 (C)

Strongly above

Floor Area

47 m²

Street avg 48 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

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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.

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3 bed

£500k

1 Boundary Cottages, Dorking Road, Chilworth

GU4 8RR

3 bed

£520k

1 Chilworth Hill Cottages, Sample Oak Lane, Chilworth

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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.

Full Guildford report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Hornhatch — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Tillingbourne Junior School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around GU4 8AY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GU4 8AY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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