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Lea Cottage, Hook Lane, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9QQ
This 237 square metre property in Shere, Guildford, Guildford carries an energy performance rating of E. It is heated by oil-fired central heating and is currently listed as owner-occupied. The property last sold for £1,230,000 in 2020, representing a significant increase from its previous sale.
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor Area
237 m²
Council Tax
Band F
Property Features
Built Before 1900
Garage
Off-street covered parking
En-suite Bathroom
Private bathroom attached to bedroom
Dining Room
Separate dining space
Utility Room
Separate laundry and storage
Cloakroom
Downstairs WC
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2023
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
E43
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
7.4 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Apr 2023from Aug 2019
Main Fuel
OilLPG
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull Control
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
AveragePoor
Hot water efficiency decreased
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Walls
Very PoorPoor
Wall insulation improved
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£1,193,000
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Transaction history
+2360.0%(22y)
£1,230,000Latest
Dec 2020£50,000
Sept 1998Source: HM Land Registry
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Mar 2010
£400,000
1 Burrows Lea Cottage Hook Lane Shere Guildford GU5 9QQ
Apr 1996
£175,000
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 Hook Lane
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 8 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£5,190/£4,055 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than 60% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
5 years/15 years avg
ShorterLonger
Lowest among similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
43 (E)/53 (E) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than only 38% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
237 m²/256 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than 63% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
7.4 t/year/10.3 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Around average
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
7 rooms/8 rooms avg
FewerMore
Around average
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.
Places to visit
Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
44.1dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
36.2dB
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
2 within 3kmP
Shere CofE Aided Infant School
1.1km
14 mins
P
Peaslake Free School
2.1km
25 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmBurrows Farm
Bus Stop318m
4 mins
Burrows Cross
Bus Stop493m
6 mins
Heathrow
Bus Stop799m
10 mins
Lenten Close
Bus Stop901m
11 mins
Tower Hill
Bus Stop937m
11 mins
Gomshall Rail Station
Rail1.4km
17 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Map
32 points of interest nearby
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