What type of property is 8 Mitchells Cottages, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8QX?

8 Mitchells Cottages, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8QX is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 8 Mitchells Cottages, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8QX last change hands?

8 Mitchells Cottages, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8QX last sold for £490,000 in May 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £385,000 in October 2007, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Mitchells Cottages, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8QX appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2007 and May 2020, 8 Mitchells Cottages, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8QX rose from £385,000 to £490,000, a change of £105,000. That works out to roughly +1.9% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Mitchells Cottages, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8QX?

The current EPC rating for 8 Mitchells Cottages, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8QX is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in February 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Mitchells Cottages, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8QX?

8 Mitchells Cottages, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8QX has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Mitchells Cottages, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8QX heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Mitchells Cottages, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8QX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Mitchells Cottages, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8QX?

8 Mitchells Cottages, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8QX is in council tax band D.

Where is 8 Mitchells Cottages, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8QX located?

8 Mitchells Cottages, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8QX sits in Blackheath, Guildford, Guildford. It falls within the GU4 postcode district in Surrey.

What is crime like near 8 Mitchells Cottages, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8QX?

Police records around 8 Mitchells Cottages, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8QX 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.

Which schools serve 8 Mitchells Cottages, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8QX?

The closest primary school to 8 Mitchells Cottages, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8QX is Chilworth CofE (Aided) Infant School (1.2km), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 8 Mitchells Cottages, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8QX?

The closest bus stop to 8 Mitchells Cottages, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8QX is Chestnut Corner, 68m away. The nearest rail option is Chilworth Rail Station, 1.1km away.

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8 Mitchells Cottages, Blackheath Lane, Blackheath, Guildford, GU4 8QX

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Mitchells Cottages

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

8 Mitchells Cottages is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Blackheath, Guildford, Guildford (GU4 8QX). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2020) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since December 2019. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while roof efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Other recorded features include outbuildings.

Across 2007–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £567,000 is 15.7% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£690/sq ft) was about 62.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold May 2020 for £490,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

ParkingOff street
OutbuildingsYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2020

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2020from Dec 2019

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Permanent outbuildings

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Mitchells Cottages, Blackheath Lane, Blackheath, Guildford, GU4 8QX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Mitchells Cottages 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£567,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.9% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£490,000

Growth on file: 1.9% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

13 May 2020Most recent
£490,000
+27.3%over 12 years
8 October 2007
£385,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GU4 8QX: £450,000 (2025–2010).

Nearby sales in GU4 8QX

On the street

Versus other Blackheath Lane homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 8 Mitchells Cottages lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£7,424

Street avg £6,289

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Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

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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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1 Boundary Cottages, Dorking Road, Chilworth

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3 bed

£269k

1 Castor Court, Blacksmith Lane, Chilworth

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1 Brook Road, 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

Chestnut Corner — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

Chilworth CofE (Aided) Infant School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GU4 8QX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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