Has Ferndale, Old Manor Lane, GU4 8NE had any planning applications?

The only planning records linked to Ferndale, Old Manor Lane, GU4 8NE are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Ferndale, Old Manor Lane, GU4 8NE?

Ferndale, Old Manor Lane, GU4 8NE is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Ferndale, Old Manor Lane, GU4 8NE in?

Ferndale, Old Manor Lane, GU4 8NE sits in Chilworth, Guildford, Guildford. It falls within the GU4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Ferndale, Old Manor Lane, GU4 8NE?

Police records around Ferndale, Old Manor Lane, GU4 8NE 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.

What schools are near Ferndale, Old Manor Lane, GU4 8NE?

The closest primary school to Ferndale, Old Manor Lane, GU4 8NE is Chilworth CofE (Aided) Infant School (548m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to Ferndale, Old Manor Lane, GU4 8NE?

The closest bus stop to Ferndale, Old Manor Lane, GU4 8NE is Blacksmith Lane, 177m away. The nearest rail option is Chilworth Rail Station, 683m away.

Ferndale, Old Manor Lane, Chilworth, Guildford, GU4 8NE

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

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 8NE: £697,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in GU4 8NE

Herons Brook, Old Manor Lane, Chilworth, Guildford, GU4 8NE
Sold Jul 2025
£925,000
Howleen, Old Manor Lane, Chilworth, Guildford, GU4 8NE
Sold Oct 2023
£697,000
The Millers Cottage, Old Manor Lane, Chilworth, Guildford, GU4 8NE
Sold Feb 2022
£750,000
2 Magazine Cottages, Old Manor Lane, Chilworth, Guildford, GU4 8NE
Sold Dec 2021
£487,500
4 Magazine Cottages, Old Manor Lane, Chilworth, Guildford, GU4 8NE
Sold Mar 2021
£443,000

Overview

About Ferndale

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

Ferndale is a property in Chilworth, Guildford, Guildford (GU4 8NE). It has council tax band G.

4 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references conservation-area consent, which constrain future alterations.

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

No EPC on record

This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Ferndale, Old Manor Lane, Chilworth, Guildford, GU4 8NE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history at Ferndale is exclusively tree-management applications — typical for a property with mature trees on or near the plot.

Mar 2021
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
T1 (Cherry) - fell. T2 (Leyland Cypress) - remove four lowest limbs and remove deadwood on 3 main stems up to 5 metres. G1 (Hazel) - reduce height by 2.7 metres to height of fence 1.8 metres. G2 (Laurel Hedge) - behind shed reduce height by 1.5 m to 3 metres, reduce width by 1m garden side and beyond shed reduce height to 1.8m. Chilworth Gunpowder Mills Conservation area.
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
21/T/00067
Full record in report
Apr 2018
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
T2, T3 & T4 Holly - Reduce in height to 3 or 4 metres. T5 Hazel - Reduce length of low branch. T6 Cherry - Cut back to reduce weight on trunk. T7 Apple - reduce back to keep healthy T8 Fir - reduce back to clear driveway. T9 Hazel - reduce height to fence level. T10 - Cherry - remove deadwood.
Documents
17 docs on file
Reference
18/T/00069
Full record in report

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

58/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Blacksmith Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Chilworth CofE (Aided) Infant School. 5 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

Chilworth CofE (Aided) Infant SchoolPrimary548m
Tillingbourne Junior SchoolPrimary696m
Shalford Infant SchoolPrimary2.2km
Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior SchoolPrimary2.6km

Nearest stops

Blacksmith LaneBus stop177m
Village HallBus stop208m
Chantry RoadBus stop528m
Chilworth Railway StationBus stop579m

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences257 reports37%
Anti-social Behaviour129 reports18%
Vehicle Crime67 reports10%
Criminal Damage & Arson56 reports8%

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GU4 8NE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£590k

1 Alder Grove, Chilworth

GU4 8FA

£866k

1 Ashcroft, Shalford

GU4 8JT

3 bed2 bath

£310k

1 Ashley Gardens, Shalford

GU4 8JA

2 bed2 bath

£323k

1 Atherton Close, Shalford

GU4 8HZ

£500k

1 Boundary Cottages, Dorking Road, Chilworth

GU4 8RR

3 bed

£352k

How to read this page

Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.

How the estimate is made: We don't publish an estimate for Ferndale because there is no EPC to tell the model the home's size and specification. The full report sets its records against recent comparable sales in GU4 8NE.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. No sale is recorded for Ferndale, which usually means it hasn't changed hands since 1995 or the sale was not for value. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: There is no Energy Performance Certificate on the public register for Ferndale. A valid EPC is needed to sell or let a home in England and Wales, and lasts 10 years.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 4 applications are matched to Ferndale. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 12 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 5 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from GU4 8NE, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band: Ferndale is in council tax band G. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Ferndale, Old Manor Lane, Chilworth, Guildford, GU4 8NE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.