How energy efficient is 1a, Drodges Close, GU5 0AA?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Drodges Close, GU5 0AA is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1a, Drodges Close, GU5 0AA?

1a, Drodges Close, GU5 0AA has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (484 sq ft). That makes it about 49% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in GU5 0AA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1a, Drodges Close, GU5 0AA use?

The latest EPC at 1a, Drodges Close, GU5 0AA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1a, Drodges Close, GU5 0AA?

1a, Drodges Close, GU5 0AA is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 1a, Drodges Close, GU5 0AA in?

1a, Drodges Close, GU5 0AA sits in Bramley, Guildford, Guildford. It falls within the GU5 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1a, Drodges Close, GU5 0AA?

Police records around 1a, Drodges Close, GU5 0AA show an average of 37 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 (12% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1a, Drodges Close, GU5 0AA?

The closest primary school to 1a, Drodges Close, GU5 0AA is Bramley CofE Infant School and Nursery (1.4km), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Broadwater School (2.4km).

What is the nearest station to 1a, Drodges Close, GU5 0AA?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Drodges Close, GU5 0AA is Gosden House School, 466m away. The nearest rail option is Shalford (Surrey) Rail Station, 1.4km away.

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1a, Drodges Close, Bramley, Guildford, GU5 0AA

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

45 m²

484 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a property in Bramley, Guildford, Guildford (GU5 0AA). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. At 45 m² this is the 4th smallest of 17 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 37–130 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 73). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 45 m² it sits well below the postcode median (88 m² across 16 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

1a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate

May 2026

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 May 2036

9 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Drodges Close, Bramley, Guildford, GU5 0AA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

6 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.

1a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£195,000

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 GU5 0AA: £486,000 (2024–2016).

Nearby sales in GU5 0AA

On the street

Versus other Drodges Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 1a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 74 (C)

Below

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 40 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

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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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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

37/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.5 km

Gosden House School — bus stop.

Closest school

1.4 km

Bramley CofE Infant School and Nursery. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around GU5 0AA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

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Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GU5 0AA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

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