What kind of home is 1 Atherton Close, GU4 8HZ?

1 Atherton Close, GU4 8HZ is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Atherton Close, GU4 8HZ?

1 Atherton Close, GU4 8HZ last sold for £190,000 in November 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £125,000 in September 2001, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Atherton Close, GU4 8HZ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2001 and November 2012, 1 Atherton Close, GU4 8HZ rose from £125,000 to £190,000, a change of £65,000. That works out to roughly +3.8% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Atherton Close, GU4 8HZ have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Atherton Close, GU4 8HZ is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in January 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Atherton Close, GU4 8HZ?

1 Atherton Close, GU4 8HZ has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (506 sq ft). That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in GU4 8HZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Atherton Close, GU4 8HZ use?

The latest EPC at 1 Atherton Close, GU4 8HZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Atherton Close, GU4 8HZ?

1 Atherton Close, GU4 8HZ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 1 Atherton Close, GU4 8HZ in?

1 Atherton Close, GU4 8HZ sits in Shalford, Guildford, Guildford. It falls within the GU4 postcode district in Surrey.

How safe is the area around 1 Atherton Close, GU4 8HZ?

Police records around 1 Atherton Close, GU4 8HZ 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 1 Atherton Close, GU4 8HZ?

The closest primary school to 1 Atherton Close, GU4 8HZ is Shalford Infant School (185m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Broadwater School (2.5km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Atherton Close, GU4 8HZ?

The closest rail stop to 1 Atherton Close, GU4 8HZ is Shalford (Surrey) Rail Station, 160m away. The nearest bus option is Shalford Railway Station, 260m away.

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1 Atherton Close, Shalford, Guildford, GU4 8HZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

47 m²

506 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Atherton Close

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

1 Atherton Close is a semi-detached house in Shalford, Guildford, Guildford (GU4 8HZ). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2015) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from January 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2001–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £332,000 sits 74.7% above the 2012 sale of £190,000. At 47 m² it's 17.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (57 m² median across 8 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs). Last changed hands 14 years ago, in November 2012.

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 17 Jan 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2015

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2015from Oct 2012

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

AverageVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%60%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Atherton Close, Shalford, Guildford, GU4 8HZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Atherton Close 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.

1 Atherton Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£332,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.8% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£190,000

Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

9 November 2012Most recent
£190,000
+52.0%over 11 years
20 September 2001
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GU4 8HZ: £368,000 (2025–2016).

Nearby sales in GU4 8HZ

On the street

Versus other Atherton Close homes

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

On habitable rooms, 1 Atherton Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,043

Street avg £4,968

On par

Floor Area

47 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.3 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.

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Shalford (Surrey) Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.2 km

Shalford Infant School. 10 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GU4 8HZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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