What type of property is Lea Cottage, Hook Lane, GU5 9QQ?

Lea Cottage, Hook Lane, GU5 9QQ is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did Lea Cottage, Hook Lane, GU5 9QQ last change hands?

Lea Cottage, Hook Lane, GU5 9QQ last sold for £1,230,000 in December 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £50,000 in September 1998, so prices have been rising over 22 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of Lea Cottage, Hook Lane, GU5 9QQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 1998 and December 2020, Lea Cottage, Hook Lane, GU5 9QQ rose from £50,000 to £1,230,000, a change of £1,180,000. That works out to roughly +15.5% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Lea Cottage, Hook Lane, GU5 9QQ?

The current EPC rating for Lea Cottage, Hook Lane, GU5 9QQ is E with a score of 43 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Lea Cottage, Hook Lane, GU5 9QQ?

Lea Cottage, Hook Lane, GU5 9QQ has a recorded floor area of 237 m² (2,551 sq ft), around 59 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 37% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in GU5 9QQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is Lea Cottage, Hook Lane, GU5 9QQ heated?

The latest EPC at Lea Cottage, Hook Lane, GU5 9QQ records lpg as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for Lea Cottage, Hook Lane, GU5 9QQ?

The most recent planning decision at Lea Cottage, Hook Lane, GU5 9QQ was a refusal for an application (ref. 23/D/00048) in August 2023. Earlier filings include 6 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Lea Cottage, Hook Lane, GU5 9QQ?

Lea Cottage, Hook Lane, GU5 9QQ 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 Lea Cottage, Hook Lane, GU5 9QQ located?

Lea Cottage, Hook Lane, GU5 9QQ sits in Shere, Guildford, Guildford. It falls within the GU5 postcode district in Surrey.

What is crime like near Lea Cottage, Hook Lane, GU5 9QQ?

Police records around Lea Cottage, Hook Lane, GU5 9QQ show an average of 37 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (12% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Lea Cottage, Hook Lane, GU5 9QQ?

The closest primary school to Lea Cottage, Hook Lane, GU5 9QQ is Shere CofE Aided Infant School (1.1km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to Lea Cottage, Hook Lane, GU5 9QQ?

The closest bus stop to Lea Cottage, Hook Lane, GU5 9QQ is Burrows Farm, 318m away. The nearest rail option is Gomshall Rail Station, 1.4km away.

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Lea Cottage, Hook Lane, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9QQ

8 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

237 m²

2551 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 43

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About Lea Cottage

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

Lea Cottage is a four-bedroom detached house in Shere, Guildford, Guildford (GU5 9QQ). It has a recorded floor area of 237 m² (around 2551 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows an E (score 43), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since August 2019. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and main heating dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 77), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on lpg.

At 237 m² the property is well over the postcode median (158 m² across 11 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 8 planning records sit against the property, 6 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension, a porch and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1998–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 15.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,611,000 is 31% above the 2020 sale price. Sold December 2020 for £1,230,000.

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
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageYes

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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.

Lea Cottage's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2023

EPC Rating

E43

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

7.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 April 2033

6 years remaining

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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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Lea Cottage, Hook Lane, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9QQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at Lea Cottage was refused — worth checking the council file.

8 applications on record at Lea Cottage, Hook Lane, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9QQ

8decisions3extensions90documents1nearby

Flagged:Demolition

Mar 2020
Conditions
Outcome in report
Variation of the planing obligation contained in clause 8(4) of the Section 52 Agreement dated 20/02/87 to remove the requirements.
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
86/P/00230/S106/01
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OutlineJul 2025Decision
FullMar 2024Decision

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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.

Lea Cottage has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£1,611,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 15.5% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£1,230,000

Growth on file: 15.5% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

8 December 2020Most recent
£1,230,000
+2360.0%over 22 years
27 September 1998
£50,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GU5 9QQ: £1,150,000 (2025–2014).

Nearby sales in GU5 9QQ

On the street

Versus other Hook Lane homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£5,190

Street avg £4,714

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Floor Area

237 m²

Street avg 220 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

7.4 t/year

Street avg 9.0 t/year

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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

0.3 km

Burrows Farm — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

Shere CofE Aided Infant School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GU5 9QQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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