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Yew Tree Cottage, Heath Lane, Albury, Guildford, GU5 9DD

1 planning record

Estimated value

£1,059,000

  • Since the 2009 sale (£685,000)+55%
  • Against GU5 9DD's recent median (£1,080,000)-2%

Newest record on this page: August 2023. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
127 m²
1367 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 47
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Private Rental
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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£1,059,000

  • Against its 2009 sale (£685,000)+55%
  • Against GU5 9DD's recent median (£1,080,000)-2%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for Yew Tree Cottage is modelled from its 127 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in GU5 9DD. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    127 m² from the EPC lodged in June 2023

  • Sales of this home

    1 sale recorded, the latest in 2009

  • Recent sales in GU5 9DD

    5 sales, median £1,080,000 (2023–2009)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: August 2023Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 applicationFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The latest sale fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.

Sales timeline

  1. 2 September 2009Most recent

    £685,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GU5 9DD: £1,080,000 (2023–2009).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for Yew Tree Cottage, Heath Lane, Albury, Guildford, GU5 9DD. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About Yew Tree Cottage

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

Yew Tree Cottage is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Albury, Guildford, Guildford (GU5 9DD). It has a recorded floor area of 127 m² (around 1367 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows an E (score 47), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 3 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average and main heating dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot.

It hasn't traded since September 2009, a hold of 17 years that's notably long for the area. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Today's modelled estimate of £1,059,000 sits 54.6% above the 2009 sale of £685,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£501/sq ft) was about 16.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2008. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2

Outside

  • LandYes
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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jun 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E47
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
7.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 June 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2017from Nov 2008
EPC improved fromE42toG3
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
FullThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2023from Mar 2017
EPC improved fromG3toE47
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
ElectricOil

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Yew Tree Cottage, Heath Lane, Albury, Guildford, GU5 9DD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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

1 application on record at Yew Tree Cottage, Heath Lane, Albury, Guildford, GU5 9DD

1decisions1extensions4documents1nearby
Flagged:Demolition
  1. Mar 2008
    DemolitionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Side of property

    Two storey side extension following demolition of existing single storey side addition.

    Extension
    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    08/P/00106
    Full record in report

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On the street

Versus other Heath Lane homes

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

On price per m², Yew Tree Cottage runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,394

Street avg £5,586

Below

Floor Area

127 m²

Street avg 151 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

7.8 t/year

Street avg 8.1 t/year

Below
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

Talgai — bus stop.

Closest school

1.6 km

Shere CofE Aided Infant School. 1 school nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Shere CofE Aided Infant SchoolPrimary1.6km

Nearest stops

  • TalgaiBus stop287m
  • Park GatesBus stop1.4km
  • Upper LodgeBus stop1.4km
  • Village HallBus stop1.6km

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences165 reports37%
  • Anti-social Behaviour68 reports15%
  • Criminal Damage & Arson47 reports11%
  • Other Theft37 reports8%

Go deeper on the local area

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 9DD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for GU5 9DD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for GU5 9DD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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How to read this page

Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for Yew Tree Cottage is modelled from its 127 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in GU5 9DD. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for Yew Tree Cottage. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for Yew Tree Cottage was lodged in June 2023 at band E and is valid until June 2033. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to Yew Tree Cottage. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 12 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 1 school and 27 stops listed are measured in a straight line from GU5 9DD, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
Yew Tree Cottage is in council tax band G. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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