What kind of home is Sandilands, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8RB?

Sandilands, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8RB is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did Sandilands, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8RB sell for?

Sandilands, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8RB last sold for £1,290,000 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £750,000 in January 2011. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Sandilands, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8RB appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between January 2011 and May 2024, Sandilands, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8RB rose from £750,000 to £1,290,000, a change of £540,000. That works out to roughly +4.2% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Sandilands, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8RB?

The current EPC rating for Sandilands, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8RB is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Sandilands, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8RB?

Sandilands, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8RB has a recorded floor area of 179 m² (1,927 sq ft), around 45 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 52% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in GU4 8RB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Sandilands, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8RB use?

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

What is the council tax band for Sandilands, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8RB?

Sandilands, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8RB 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 Sandilands, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8RB in?

Sandilands, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8RB sits in Blackheath, Guildford, Guildford. It falls within the GU4 postcode district in Surrey.

What is crime like near Sandilands, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8RB?

Police records around Sandilands, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8RB 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 Sandilands, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8RB?

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

What is the nearest station to Sandilands, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8RB?

The closest bus stop to Sandilands, Blackheath Lane, GU4 8RB is Chestnut Corner, 481m away. The nearest rail option is Chilworth Rail Station, 1.1km away.

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Sandilands, Blackheath Lane, Blackheath, Guildford, GU4 8RB

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

179 m²

1927 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Sandilands

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

Sandilands is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Blackheath, Guildford, Guildford (GU4 8RB). It has a recorded floor area of 179 m² (around 1927 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2016. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Period features are noted in the property record.

At 179 m² the property is well over the postcode median (118 m² across 15 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2011–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£670/sq ft) was about 56% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold May 2024 for £1,290,000.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3

Building

Period featuresYes
RefurbishedYes

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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)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2023from Feb 2016

Windows

Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

50%71%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

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

Sandilands 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.

Sandilands valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,271,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£1,290,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

6 May 2024Most recent
£1,290,000
+12.2%over 7 years
23 June 2016
£1,150,000
+53.3%over 5 years
31 January 2011
£750,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GU4 8RB: £900,000 (2023–2014).

Nearby sales in GU4 8RB

On the street

Versus other Blackheath Lane homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Sandilands is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£7,207

Street avg £5,929

Above

Floor Area

179 m²

Street avg 175 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.8 t/year

Street avg 6.2 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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

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

0.5 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 8RB 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 8RB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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