Skip to content
UK Property Looker

School Cottage, Gomshall Lane, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9HB

6 planning records

Estimated value

£817,000

  • Since the 2018 sale (£540,000)+51%
  • Against GU5 9HB's recent median (£1,100,000)-26%

Newest record on this page: February 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

Learn about this valuation
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
186 m²
2002 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Get directions (opens in a new tab)
Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£817,000

  • Against its 2018 sale (£540,000)+51%
  • Against GU5 9HB's recent median (£1,100,000)-26%

Your note and figure are shown publicly on this page.

How the estimate is made

The estimate for School Cottage is modelled from its 186 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in GU5 9HB. 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

    186 m² from the EPC lodged in October 2020

  • Sales of this home

    2 sales recorded, the latest in 2018

  • Recent sales in GU5 9HB

    5 sales, median £1,100,000 (2025–2021)

This page or the full report?

DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: February 2025Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 of 6 applicationsFull 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.

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

Sales timeline

  1. 3 October 2018Most recent

    £540,000

    +25.6%over 7 years

  2. 17 December 2010

    £430,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GU5 9HB: £1,100,000 (2025–2021).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for School Cottage, Gomshall Lane, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9HB. 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

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Overview

About School Cottage

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

School Cottage is a detached house in Shere, Guildford, Guildford (GU5 9HB). It has a recorded floor area of 186 m² (around 2002 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (October 2020) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2017 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Main heating runs on electricity.

At 186 m² the property is well over the postcode median (84 m² across 11 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2010–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £817,000 sits 51.3% above the 2018 sale of £540,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£270/sq ft) was about 30.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 6 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Most recent transfer: October 2018 at £540,000.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about School Cottage

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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.
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
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 October 2030

3 years remaining

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

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against School Cottage, Gomshall Lane, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9HB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey rear extension at School Cottage.

6 applications on record at School Cottage, Gomshall Lane, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9HB

6decisions3extensions48documents1nearby
  1. Nov 2018
    Tree WorksTrees
    Outcome in report

    5 X Ash trees - fell - new fruit trees to be planted to replace

    Documents
    3 docs on file
    Reference
    18/T/00258
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. AmendmentDecision
  4. ConditionsDecision

+ 3 more applications in the report

Unlock School Cottage, Gomshall Lane, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9HB's full planning history

You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.

  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (6 on record)
  • All 6 applications on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
  • The 48 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
£14.99one-off · instant

One time fee only - money back guarantee

On the street

Versus other Gomshall Lane homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

School Cottage outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,903

Street avg £6,482

Below

Floor Area

186 m²

Street avg 146 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 5.5 t/year

Above
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

0.1 km

Village Hall — bus stop.

Closest school

0.0 km

Shere CofE Aided Infant School. 1 school nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Shere CofE Aided Infant SchoolPrimary8m

Nearest stops

  • Village HallBus stop57m
  • Medical CentreBus stop247m
  • Upper LodgeBus stop548m
  • HeathrowBus stop827m

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for GU5 9HB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildNo mains gas

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

From £1,360 · Includes VAT

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£796k

1 Archery Place, Gomshall

GU5 9NL

5 bed3 bath
£745k

1 Burrows Lea Cottage, Hook Lane, Shere

GU5 9QQ

£702k

1 Forrest Place, Shere

GU5 9BT

3 bed2 bath
£961k

1 High Hoe Cottages, Hoe Lane, Peaslake

GU5 9SP

4 bed
£675k

1 Heathrow, Gomshall

GU5 9QD

3 bed1 bath
£650k

1 Elm Cottage, Hound House Road, Shere

GU5 9JG

£1.1m

1 Albury House, The Street, Albury

GU5 9AE

3 bed2 bath
£622k

1 Bank Terrace, Gomshall Lane, Shere

GU5 9HB

3 bed1 bath

Property research, connected

Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month

Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.

Start your research
Method

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 School Cottage is modelled from its 186 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in GU5 9HB. 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. 2 sales are recorded for School 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 School Cottage was lodged in October 2020 at band D and is valid until October 2030. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 6 applications are matched to School 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 28 stops listed are measured in a straight line from GU5 9HB, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
School Cottage is in council tax band E. 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.
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about School Cottage, Gomshall Lane, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9HB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.

Know this home? Think our valuation is wrong?

Leave a note for other visitors about work done or anything the records miss, and say what you think it's worth. It takes about two minutes.

Keep exploring