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Betswy Cottage, Church Lane, Albury, Guildford, GU5 9AJ

8 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
111 m²
1195 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 57
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About Betswy Cottage

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

Betswy Cottage is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Albury, Guildford, Guildford (GU5 9AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (around 1195 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (December 2012) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from December 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include outbuildings.

At 111 m² the property is well over the postcode median (49 m² across 7 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 8 planning records sit against the property, 6 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension, a porch and tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references listed-building consent, which constrain future alterations. Across 2014–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £779,000 is 19.8% above the 2020 sale price. Most recent transfer: June 2020 at £650,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingAllocated
  • OutbuildingsYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 05 Dec 2022

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Dec 2012

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D57
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
4.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2012from Sept 2009
EPC improved fromF31toD57
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
50%11%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) wallsPermanent outbuildings

Because the property was built before 1919, has solid (non-cavity) walls, and has permanent outbuildings, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Betswy Cottage, Church Lane, Albury, Guildford, GU5 9AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a porch application was refused at Betswy Cottage in 2024.

8 applications on record at Betswy Cottage, Church Lane, Albury, Guildford, GU5 9AJ

8decisions4extensions144documents1nearby
Flagged:DemolitionListed building
  1. Apr 2015
    PorchHeritage
    Outcome in report

    Listed Building Consent for insertion of two conservation rooflights on rear roof slope, installation of log burner to existing chimney and refurbishment of rear porch (amended plans received 15/04/2015) (description amended 15/04/2015)

    ListedExtension
    Documents
    33 docs on file
    Reference
    15/P/00248
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. PorchDecision
  4. PorchDecision

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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£779,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£650,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 9 June 2020Most recent

    £650,000

    +34.0%over 5 years
  2. 21 November 2014

    £485,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in GU5 9AJ: £686,250 (2023–1998).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Betswy Cottage

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

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

0.2 km

The Drummond — bus stop.

Closest school

2.0 km

Chilworth CofE (Aided) Infant School. 2 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around GU5 9AJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for GU5 9AJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for GU5 9AJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

Low
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60 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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