What kind of home is St Marys Cottage, Woodhill Lane, GU5 0SP?

St Marys Cottage, Woodhill Lane, GU5 0SP is a detached house.

How energy efficient is St Marys Cottage, Woodhill Lane, GU5 0SP?

The current EPC rating for St Marys Cottage, Woodhill Lane, GU5 0SP is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in December 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is St Marys Cottage, Woodhill Lane, GU5 0SP?

St Marys Cottage, Woodhill Lane, GU5 0SP has a recorded floor area of 249 m² (2,680 sq ft). That makes it about 33% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in GU5 0SP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does St Marys Cottage, Woodhill Lane, GU5 0SP use?

The latest EPC at St Marys Cottage, Woodhill Lane, GU5 0SP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does St Marys Cottage, Woodhill Lane, GU5 0SP have?

St Marys Cottage, Woodhill Lane, GU5 0SP has 5 planning records on file (1 refused), most recent in October 2014. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for St Marys Cottage, Woodhill Lane, GU5 0SP?

St Marys Cottage, Woodhill Lane, GU5 0SP 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 St Marys Cottage, Woodhill Lane, GU5 0SP in?

St Marys Cottage, Woodhill Lane, GU5 0SP sits in Shamley Green, Guildford, Guildford. It falls within the GU5 postcode district in Surrey.

How safe is the area around St Marys Cottage, Woodhill Lane, GU5 0SP?

Police records around St Marys Cottage, Woodhill Lane, GU5 0SP 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 St Marys Cottage, Woodhill Lane, GU5 0SP?

The closest primary school to St Marys Cottage, Woodhill Lane, GU5 0SP is Wonersh and Shamley Green CofE Aided Primary School (996m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to St Marys Cottage, Woodhill Lane, GU5 0SP?

The closest bus stop to St Marys Cottage, Woodhill Lane, GU5 0SP is Red Lion, 455m away. In total there are 23 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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St Marys Cottage, Woodhill Lane, Shamley Green, Guildford, GU5 0SP

5 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

249 m²

2680 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About St Marys Cottage

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

St Marys Cottage is a detached house in Shamley Green, Guildford, Guildford (GU5 0SP). It has a recorded floor area of 249 m² (around 2680 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012-2021 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

5 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Dec 2025

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 December 2035

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2016from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromE47toC79

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls

GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Dec 2025from Jan 2016

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Dec 2025from Dec 2025

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against St Marys Cottage, Woodhill Lane, Shamley Green, Guildford, GU5 0SP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

5 applications on record at St Marys Cottage, Woodhill Lane, Shamley Green, Guildford, GU5 0SP

5decisions1extensions71documents6nearby

Flagged:Demolition

Feb 2011
Demolition And RebuildFull
Outcome in report
Erection of a replacement dwelling and ancillary garage following demolition of existing dwelling.
Documents
17 docs on file
Reference
WA/2010/2150
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AmendmentOct 2014Decision
RenovationMay 2014Decision

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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.

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

Current estimate

£504,000

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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 0SP: £842,500 (2018–2003).

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On the street

Versus other Woodhill Lane homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

79 (C)

Street avg 72 (C)

Above

Floor Area

249 m²

Street avg 362 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 9.2 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 9 rooms

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Red Lion — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Wonersh and Shamley Green CofE Aided Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GU5 0SP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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