What type of property is The Firs, Netley Close, GU5 9ND?

The Firs, Netley Close, GU5 9ND is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for The Firs, Netley Close, GU5 9ND?

The Firs, Netley Close, GU5 9ND last sold for £625,000 in March 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £435,000 in May 2012, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has The Firs, Netley Close, GU5 9ND appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2012 and March 2016, The Firs, Netley Close, GU5 9ND rose from £435,000 to £625,000, a change of £190,000. That works out to roughly +9.8% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for The Firs, Netley Close, GU5 9ND?

The current EPC rating for The Firs, Netley Close, GU5 9ND is E with a score of 52 out of 100, lodged in September 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of The Firs, Netley Close, GU5 9ND?

The Firs, Netley Close, GU5 9ND has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (1,271 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is The Firs, Netley Close, GU5 9ND heated?

The latest EPC at The Firs, Netley Close, GU5 9ND records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for The Firs, Netley Close, GU5 9ND?

The Firs, Netley Close, GU5 9ND has 2 approved extension applications on file including single-storey rear extension. The wider record also shows 2 refused applications. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is The Firs, Netley Close, GU5 9ND?

The Firs, Netley Close, GU5 9ND 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 The Firs, Netley Close, GU5 9ND located?

The Firs, Netley Close, GU5 9ND sits in Gomshall, Guildford, Guildford. It falls within the GU5 postcode district in Surrey.

How safe is the area around The Firs, Netley Close, GU5 9ND?

Police records around The Firs, Netley Close, GU5 9ND show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve The Firs, Netley Close, GU5 9ND?

The closest primary school to The Firs, Netley Close, GU5 9ND is Shere CofE Aided Infant School (939m).

What transport links are near The Firs, Netley Close, GU5 9ND?

The closest bus stop to The Firs, Netley Close, GU5 9ND is Queen Street, 100m away. The nearest rail option is Gomshall Rail Station, 593m away.

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The Firs, Netley Close, Gomshall, Guildford, GU5 9ND

5 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

118 m²

1271 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 52

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About The Firs

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

The Firs is a detached house in Gomshall, Guildford, Guildford (GU5 9ND). It has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (around 1271 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (September 2011) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 67). Main heating runs on oil. The latest certificate is from September 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

5 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension and new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in March 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years. Across 2012–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £825,000 is 32% above the 2016 sale price.

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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.

The Firs's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 25 Sept 2021

EPC Rating

E52

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

9.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC EExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Firs, Netley Close, Gomshall, Guildford, GU5 9ND, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

The Firs has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

5 applications on record at The Firs, Netley Close, Gomshall, Guildford, GU5 9ND

5decisions4extensions55documents1nearby

Jun 2012
Solar PanelsFull
Outcome in report
Extension of existing dwelling to include new enlarged roof, with front and rear dormer windows and rooflights, solar collectors, rear infill extension and replacement garage.
Extension
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
12/P/00917
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ExtensionJun 2019Decision
ExtensionJul 2013Decision

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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.

Current estimate

£825,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.8% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£625,000

Growth on file: 9.8% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

30 March 2016Most recent
£625,000
+43.7%over 3 years
17 May 2012
£435,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in GU5 9ND: £347,500 (2000–1996).

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Queen Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Shere CofE Aided Infant School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.9dB

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