What type of property is 2 Highfield, GU4 8JP?

2 Highfield, GU4 8JP is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 2 Highfield, GU4 8JP sell for?

2 Highfield, GU4 8JP last sold for £775,000 in February 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £495,000 in February 2013, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Highfield, GU4 8JP appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2013 and February 2020, 2 Highfield, GU4 8JP rose from £495,000 to £775,000, a change of £280,000. That works out to roughly +6.5% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Highfield, GU4 8JP?

The current EPC rating for 2 Highfield, GU4 8JP is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in January 2020. It has improved from a F recorded in October 2012 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Highfield, GU4 8JP?

2 Highfield, GU4 8JP has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (1,281 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Highfield, GU4 8JP heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Highfield, GU4 8JP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Highfield, GU4 8JP?

2 Highfield, GU4 8JP is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 2 Highfield, GU4 8JP located?

2 Highfield, GU4 8JP sits in Shalford, Guildford, Guildford. It falls within the GU4 postcode district in Surrey.

How safe is the area around 2 Highfield, GU4 8JP?

Police records around 2 Highfield, GU4 8JP 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 2 Highfield, GU4 8JP?

The closest primary school to 2 Highfield, GU4 8JP is Shalford Infant School (1.1km), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Broadwater School (2.2km).

How well connected is 2 Highfield, GU4 8JP?

The closest bus stop to 2 Highfield, GU4 8JP is Foxburrow Hill Road, 585m away. The nearest rail option is Shalford (Surrey) Rail Station, 999m away.

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2 Highfield, Shalford, Guildford, GU4 8JP

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

119 m²

1281 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Highfield

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

2 Highfield is a three-bedroom detached house in Shalford, Guildford, Guildford (GU4 8JP). It has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (around 1281 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (January 2020) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in October 2012 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2013–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £955,000 is 23.2% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£605/sq ft) was about 66.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: February 2020 at £775,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2013.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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)

Jan 2020

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 January 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2020from Oct 2012

EPC improved fromF38toD55

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

18%69%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Highfield, Shalford, Guildford, GU4 8JP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 2 Highfield, Shalford, Guildford, GU4 8JP

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Jun 2013
ExtensionOutline
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Prior notification for a single storey 1.6m rear extension, 3.6m in height with an eaves height of 2.5m.
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
13/W/00021
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

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Current estimate

£955,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£775,000

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

27 February 2020Most recent
£775,000
+56.6%over 7 years
1 February 2013
£495,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GU4 8JP: £500,000 (2024–2009).

Nearby sales in GU4 8JP

On the street

Versus other Highfield homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 2 Highfield stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£6,513

Street avg £5,147

Strongly above

Floor Area

119 m²

Street avg 119 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.5 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Guildford report

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Crime

58/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.6 km

Foxburrow Hill Road — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

Shalford Infant School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GU4 8JP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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