What kind of home is Lowland Cottage, Iron Lane, GU5 0BY?

Lowland Cottage, Iron Lane, GU5 0BY is a detached house.

What did Lowland Cottage, Iron Lane, GU5 0BY sell for?

Lowland Cottage, Iron Lane, GU5 0BY last sold for £585,000 in July 2003, around 23 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Lowland Cottage, Iron Lane, GU5 0BY have?

The current EPC rating for Lowland Cottage, Iron Lane, GU5 0BY is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in July 2015. It has dropped from a D recorded in April 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Lowland Cottage, Iron Lane, GU5 0BY?

Lowland Cottage, Iron Lane, GU5 0BY has a recorded floor area of 188 m² (2,024 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Lowland Cottage, Iron Lane, GU5 0BY use?

The latest EPC at Lowland Cottage, Iron Lane, GU5 0BY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for Lowland Cottage, Iron Lane, GU5 0BY?

The most recent planning decision at Lowland Cottage, Iron Lane, GU5 0BY was a refusal for mixed (ref. WA/2021/03083) in June 2022. Earlier filings include 3 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Lowland Cottage, Iron Lane, GU5 0BY?

Lowland Cottage, Iron Lane, GU5 0BY 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 Lowland Cottage, Iron Lane, GU5 0BY in?

Lowland Cottage, Iron Lane, GU5 0BY sits in Bramley, Guildford, Guildford. It falls within the GU5 postcode district in Surrey.

What is crime like near Lowland Cottage, Iron Lane, GU5 0BY?

Police records around Lowland Cottage, Iron Lane, GU5 0BY show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Lowland Cottage, Iron Lane, GU5 0BY?

The closest primary school to Lowland Cottage, Iron Lane, GU5 0BY is Bramley CofE Infant School and Nursery (1.2km), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Broadwater School (1.9km).

What transport links are near Lowland Cottage, Iron Lane, GU5 0BY?

The closest bus stop to Lowland Cottage, Iron Lane, GU5 0BY is Bramley Grange, 1.0km away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Lowland Cottage, Iron Lane, Bramley, Guildford, GU5 0BY

9 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

188 m²

2024 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Lowland Cottage

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

Lowland Cottage is a detached house in Bramley, Guildford, Guildford (GU5 0BY). It has a recorded floor area of 188 m² (around 2024 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (July 2015) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (April 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 71), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from July 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It hasn't traded since July 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £1,260,000 sits 115.4% above the 2003 sale of £585,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£289/sq ft) was about 54.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 9 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 4 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

Lowland Cottage's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 05 Jul 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2015

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

9.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2015from Apr 2010

EPC improved fromD56toE54

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

22%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC ESolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Lowland Cottage, Iron Lane, Bramley, Guildford, GU5 0BY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A partial demolition application was refused at Lowland Cottage in 2022.

9 applications on record at Lowland Cottage, Iron Lane, Bramley, Guildford, GU5 0BY

9decisions6extensions122documents7nearby

Flagged:Demolition

Aug 2005
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Erection of extensions and alterations (as amplified by letter dated 01/07/05 and additional plans received on 04/07/05)
Documents
22 docs on file
Reference
WA/2005/1264
Full record in report
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DemolitionJun 2022Decision
AnnexJul 2019Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Current estimate

£1,260,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2003)

£585,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

31 July 2003Most recent
£585,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in GU5 0BY: £750,000 (2020–2002).

Nearby sales in GU5 0BY

Bay Trees, Iron Lane, Bramley, Guildford, GU5 0BY
Sold Mar 2020
£2,505,341

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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

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.0 km

Bramley Grange — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

Bramley CofE Infant School and Nursery. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GU5 0BY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.2dB

Low

55 dB

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70 dB

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Common questions

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