What energy rating does 1a, Hornhatch, GU4 8AY have?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Hornhatch, GU4 8AY is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has dropped from a C recorded in October 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a, Hornhatch, GU4 8AY?

1a, Hornhatch, GU4 8AY has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a, Hornhatch, GU4 8AY heated?

The latest EPC at 1a, Hornhatch, GU4 8AY records electricity as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1a, Hornhatch, GU4 8AY?

1a, 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.

Where is 1a, Hornhatch, GU4 8AY located?

1a, Hornhatch, GU4 8AY sits in Chilworth, Guildford, Guildford. It falls within the GU4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1a, Hornhatch, GU4 8AY?

Police records around 1a, Hornhatch, GU4 8AY 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 1a, Hornhatch, GU4 8AY?

The closest primary school to 1a, Hornhatch, GU4 8AY is Tillingbourne Junior School (277m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 1a, Hornhatch, GU4 8AY?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Hornhatch, GU4 8AY is Hornhatch, 83m away. The nearest rail option is Shalford (Surrey) Rail Station, 1.4km away.

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1a, Hornhatch, Chilworth, Guildford, GU4 8AY

Property type

Detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a detached house in Chilworth, Guildford, Guildford (GU4 8AY). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (October 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 51 m² this is the 13th smallest of 35 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 33–103 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 35 units on file.

At 51 m² it sits well below the postcode median (73 m² across 34 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.

1a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

0.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2021from Oct 2014

Heating System

Storage HeatersHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Jul 2026from Jul 2021

EPC improved fromC80toD67

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Hornhatch, Chilworth, Guildford, GU4 8AY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a 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.

1a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£204,000

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 (2025–2023).

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.

CO₂ Emissions for 1a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

67 (D)

Street avg 70 (C)

Below

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 48 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

0.6 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

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Comparables

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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

58/mo

Falling 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

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Common questions

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