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School Cottage, Gomshall Lane, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9HB
This 186 square metre property in Shere, Guildford, Guildford carries an energy performance rating of D, in line with typical UK homes. It is heated by electric heating and is currently listed as owner-occupied. The property last sold for £540,000 in 2018, up from £430,000 previously.
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
2
Floor Area
186 m²
Council Tax
Band E
Property Features
Built 1900–1929
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2020
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.5 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Oct 2020from Jan 2017
EPC improved fromF36toD68
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump
Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency
Main Fuel
GasElectric
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull Control
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
GoodPoor
Hot water efficiency decreased
Windows
SingleFull Double
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity
Cavity wall insulation installed
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated
Floor insulation added or improved
Low Energy Lighting
56%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Ventilation
NaturalExtract
Mechanical ventilation installed
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£892,000
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Transaction history
+25.6%(8y)
£540,000Latest
Oct 2018£430,000
Dec 2010Source: HM Land Registry
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House Price Index
Guildford-4.3%
99.7
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Gomshall Lane
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 6 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£2,903/£6,482 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than only 20% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
8 years/3 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than all similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
68 (D)/61 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than 67% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
186 m²/146 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than 83% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
4.5 t/year/5.5 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than 67% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
4 rooms/6 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than only 10% of similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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About Shere, Guildford
This property is located in Shere, a village in the Guildford district of Surrey, situated on the River Tillingbourne in the wooded Vale of Holmesdale between the North Downs and Greensand Ridge.
Shere is a village and parish in Surrey, England. It is located in the Guildford district of Surrey, 4.8 miles east south‑east of Guildford and 5.4 miles west of Dorking, and is centrally bypassed by the A25. The village sits on the River Tillingbourne and is chiefly set in the wooded Vale of Holmesdale between the North Downs and Greensand Ridge. As of 2011 the village had a population of 1,032. The area is characterised by its rural setting and surrounding woodland.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
48.7dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
41.4dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
4 months of data for Guildford
Total Crimes
12
Monthly Avg
3
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual5(42%)
Criminal Damage & Arson3(25%)
Public Order2(17%)
Other Theft1(8%)
Shoplifting1(8%)
Recent Incidents
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Station Road
Criminal Damage & Arson
Nov 2025On or near Parking Area
Other Theft
Nov 2025On or near Parking Area
Public Order
Nov 2025On or near Parking Area
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Station Road
Criminal Damage & Arson
Sept 2025On or near Station Road
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
1 within 3kmP
Shere CofE Aided Infant School
8m
< 1 min
Transport Links
28 within 3kmVillage Hall
Bus Stop57m
1 min
Medical Centre
Bus Stop247m
3 mins
Upper Lodge
Bus Stop548m
7 mins
Heathrow
Bus Stop827m
10 mins
Queen Street
Bus Stop930m
11 mins
Gomshall Rail Station
Rail1.5km
18 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Map
29 points of interest nearby
Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
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