What kind of home is 1a, Chestnut Way, GU5 0JE?

1a, Chestnut Way, GU5 0JE is a detached house.

How energy efficient is 1a, Chestnut Way, GU5 0JE?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Chestnut Way, GU5 0JE is F with a score of 28 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has dropped from a C recorded in March 2011 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1a, Chestnut Way, GU5 0JE?

1a, Chestnut Way, GU5 0JE has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (452 sq ft). That makes it about 53% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in GU5 0JE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1a, Chestnut Way, GU5 0JE use?

The latest EPC at 1a, Chestnut Way, GU5 0JE records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1a, Chestnut Way, GU5 0JE?

1a, Chestnut Way, GU5 0JE is in council tax band C.

Which area is 1a, Chestnut Way, GU5 0JE in?

1a, Chestnut Way, GU5 0JE sits in Bramley, Guildford, Guildford. It falls within the GU5 postcode district.

Is 1a, Chestnut Way, GU5 0JE in a safe area?

Police records around 1a, Chestnut Way, GU5 0JE 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, Chestnut Way, GU5 0JE?

The closest primary school to 1a, Chestnut Way, GU5 0JE is Bramley CofE Infant School and Nursery (649m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 1a, Chestnut Way, GU5 0JE?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Chestnut Way, GU5 0JE is Chestnut Way, 143m away. In total there are 28 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1a, Chestnut Way, Bramley, Guildford, GU5 0JE

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

42 m²

452 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 28

Council tax

Band C

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 detached house in Bramley, Guildford, Guildford (GU5 0JE). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows an F (score 28), near the bottom of the EPC scale. Earlier certificates rated it C (March 2011); the latest reading is 3 bands lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 73), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 42 m² it sits well below the postcode median (89 m² across 12 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement.

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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 sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

F28

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Mar 2011

EPC improved fromC74toD59

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Jul 2026from Jan 2024

EPC improved fromD59toF28

Heating System

Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Windows

SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC FNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Chestnut Way, Bramley, Guildford, GU5 0JE, 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

£237,000

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 0JE: £425,000 (2023–2010).

Nearby sales in GU5 0JE

On the street

Versus other Chestnut Way homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1a is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

28 (F)

Street avg 67 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

42 m²

Street avg 93 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 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.

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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

0.1 km

Chestnut Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Bramley CofE Infant School and Nursery. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GU5 0JE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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