What type of property is Hillcrest, Sweetwater Lane, GU5 0UP?

Hillcrest, Sweetwater Lane, GU5 0UP is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for Hillcrest, Sweetwater Lane, GU5 0UP?

Hillcrest, Sweetwater Lane, GU5 0UP last sold for £802,000 in June 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Hillcrest, Sweetwater Lane, GU5 0UP?

The current EPC rating for Hillcrest, Sweetwater Lane, GU5 0UP is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Hillcrest, Sweetwater Lane, GU5 0UP?

Hillcrest, Sweetwater Lane, GU5 0UP has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (1,087 sq ft). That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in GU5 0UP. Source: EPC Register.

How is Hillcrest, Sweetwater Lane, GU5 0UP heated?

The latest EPC at Hillcrest, Sweetwater Lane, GU5 0UP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Hillcrest, Sweetwater Lane, GU5 0UP?

Hillcrest, Sweetwater Lane, GU5 0UP is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is Hillcrest, Sweetwater Lane, GU5 0UP located?

Hillcrest, Sweetwater Lane, GU5 0UP sits in Shamley Green, Guildford, Guildford. It falls within the GU5 postcode district in Surrey.

Is Hillcrest, Sweetwater Lane, GU5 0UP in a safe area?

Police records around Hillcrest, Sweetwater Lane, GU5 0UP 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.

Which schools serve Hillcrest, Sweetwater Lane, GU5 0UP?

The closest primary school to Hillcrest, Sweetwater Lane, GU5 0UP is Wonersh and Shamley Green CofE Aided Primary School (527m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near Hillcrest, Sweetwater Lane, GU5 0UP?

The closest bus stop to Hillcrest, Sweetwater Lane, GU5 0UP is Red Lion, 261m away. In total there are 26 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Hillcrest, Sweetwater Lane, Shamley Green, Guildford, GU5 0UP

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

101 m²

1087 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About Hillcrest

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

Hillcrest is a detached house in Shamley Green, Guildford, Guildford (GU5 0UP). It has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (around 1087 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£738/sq ft) was about 93.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £802,000 in June 2024.

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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

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 February 2034

7 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Hillcrest, Sweetwater Lane, Shamley Green, Guildford, GU5 0UP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Hillcrest has no planning applications on record.

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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.

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

Current estimate

£847,000

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Last sold (2024)

£802,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

17 June 2024Most recent
£802,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GU5 0UP: £812,500 (2026–2025).

Nearby sales in GU5 0UP

On the street

Versus other Sweetwater Lane homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Hillcrest outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£7,941

Street avg £5,431

Strongly above

Floor Area

101 m²

Street avg 122 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

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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

37/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Red Lion — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 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 0UP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GU5 0UP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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