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Medstead, Dorking Road, Gomshall, Guildford, GU5 9NY

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
165 m²
1776 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Medstead

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

Medstead is a four-bedroom detached house in Gomshall, Guildford, Guildford (GU5 9NY). It has a recorded floor area of 165 m² (around 1776 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Other recorded features include outbuildings.

At 165 m² the property is well over the postcode median (113 m² across 9 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It changed hands recently, sold July 2025 for £925,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2013–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,141,000 is 23.4% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£521/sq ft) was about 47.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingOff street
  • 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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Aug 2012
EPC improved fromE40toD66
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
47%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Permanent outbuildings

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, 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 Medstead, Dorking Road, Gomshall, Guildford, GU5 9NY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Medstead has an approved rear extension on the planning record.

2 applications on record at Medstead, Dorking Road, Gomshall, Guildford, GU5 9NY

2decisions1extensions9documents1nearby
  1. Apr 2013
    ExtensionOutline
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Rear of property

    Lawful Development Certificate to establish whether planning permission is required for a single storey rear extension.

    Documents
    3 docs on file
    Reference
    13/P/00260
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
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  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
  • The 9 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

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

Current estimate

£1,141,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£925,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 July 2025Most recent

    £925,000

    +90.7%over 12 years

  2. 4 January 2013

    £485,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GU5 9NY: £669,820 (2023–2018).

On the street

Versus other Dorking Road homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Medstead is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£5,606

Street avg £4,220

Above

Floor Area

165 m²

Street avg 138 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.3 t/year

Street avg 6.8 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Medstead

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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1 Albury House, The Street, Albury

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£809k

1 Archery Place, Gomshall

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£718k

1 Forrest Place, Shere

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£671k

1 Heathrow, Gomshall

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3 bed1 bath
£631k

1 Bank Terrace, Gomshall Lane, Shere

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3 bed1 bath
£572k

1 Dorking Road, Gomshall

GU5 9NY

3 bed1 bath
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

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

Gomshall Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

1.5 km

Shere CofE Aided Infant School. 2 schools nearby.

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for GU5 9NY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.0dB

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

Common questions

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