What kind of home is Burls, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8RA?

Burls, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8RA is a detached house.

How energy efficient is Burls, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8RA?

The current EPC rating for Burls, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8RA is E with a score of 46 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Burls, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8RA?

Burls, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8RA has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (980 sq ft). That makes it about 15% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in GU4 8RA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Burls, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8RA use?

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

What is the council tax band for Burls, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8RA?

Burls, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8RA is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Burls, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8RA in?

Burls, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8RA sits in Blackheath, Guildford, Guildford. It falls within the GU4 postcode district.

What is crime like near Burls, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8RA?

Police records around Burls, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8RA 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 Burls, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8RA?

The closest primary school to Burls, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8RA is Chilworth CofE (Aided) Infant School (1.2km), one of 5 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near Burls, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8RA?

The closest bus stop to Burls, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8RA is Chestnut Corner, 43m away. The nearest rail option is Chilworth Rail Station, 1.2km away.

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Burls, Blackheath Lane, Blackheath, Guildford, GU4 8RA

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

91 m²

980 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 46

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About Burls

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

Burls is a detached house in Blackheath, Guildford, Guildford (GU4 8RA). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows an E (score 46), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 71), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 71% of similar EPCs).

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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

May 2026

EPC Rating

E46

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 May 2036

9 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Burls, Blackheath Lane, Blackheath, Guildford, GU4 8RA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Burls 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.

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

Current estimate

£678,000

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 8RA: £413,500 (2023–2005).

Nearby sales in GU4 8RA

On the street

Versus other Blackheath Lane homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for Burls lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

46 (E)

Street avg 54 (E)

Below

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 102 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

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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.

£671k

1 Burwood Cottages, One Tree Hill Road

GU4 8PJ

£630k

1 Bryant Mews, Shalford

GU4 8BH

3 bed2 bath

£609k

1 Chestnut Corner, Blackheath Lane, Blackheath

GU4 8RA

£606k

1 Brook Road, Chilworth

GU4 8ND

3 bed2 bath

£590k

1 Alder Grove, Chilworth

GU4 8FA

£831k

1 Florida Road, Shalford

GU4 8EZ

4 bed

£550k

1 Brook Green, Horsham Road, Shalford

GU4 8EG

3 bed

£545k

1 Haywards Corner, Dorking Road, Chilworth

GU4 8BG

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

0.0 km

Chestnut Corner — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

Chilworth CofE (Aided) Infant School. 5 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 8RA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

41.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GU4 8RA

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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