What kind of home is Stable Cottage, Hook Lane, GU5 9QQ?

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

What was the last sold price for Stable Cottage, Hook Lane, GU5 9QQ?

Stable Cottage, Hook Lane, GU5 9QQ last sold for £1,150,000 in October 2025. Before that, it sold for £890,000 in August 2017, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Stable Cottage, Hook Lane, GU5 9QQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2017 and October 2025, Stable Cottage, Hook Lane, GU5 9QQ rose from £890,000 to £1,150,000, a change of £260,000. That works out to roughly +3.2% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Stable Cottage, Hook Lane, GU5 9QQ?

The current EPC rating for Stable Cottage, Hook Lane, GU5 9QQ is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in May 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Stable Cottage, Hook Lane, GU5 9QQ?

Stable Cottage, Hook Lane, GU5 9QQ has a recorded floor area of 173 m² (1,862 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 26% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in GU5 9QQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Stable Cottage, Hook Lane, GU5 9QQ use?

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

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

The most recent planning decision at Stable Cottage, Hook Lane, GU5 9QQ was a refusal for single-storey side extension (ref. 25/P/00145) in March 2025. Earlier filings include 5 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Stable Cottage, Hook Lane, GU5 9QQ?

Stable 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.

Which area is Stable Cottage, Hook Lane, GU5 9QQ in?

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

Is Stable Cottage, Hook Lane, GU5 9QQ in a safe area?

Police records around Stable 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.

What schools are near Stable Cottage, Hook Lane, GU5 9QQ?

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

What transport links are near Stable Cottage, Hook Lane, GU5 9QQ?

The closest bus stop to Stable 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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Stable Cottage, Hook Lane, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9QQ

6 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

173 m²

1862 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About Stable Cottage

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

Stable Cottage is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Shere, Guildford, Guildford (GU5 9QQ). It has a recorded floor area of 173 m² (around 1862 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (May 2016) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from May 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2017–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,004,000 is 12.7% below the 2025 sale of £1,150,000, an unusual pattern given regional price growth and worth checking against the EPC condition. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£618/sq ft) was about 28.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. A recent sale: £1,150,000 in October 2025. 6 planning records sit against the property, 5 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include a garage conversion, an extension, solar panel installation and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

GarageDouble

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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.

Stable Cottage'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 16 May 2026

Current Certificate

May 2016

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

7.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 16 May 2026

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Planning

Planning history

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

A a single-storey side extension application was refused at Stable Cottage in 2025.

6 applications on record at Stable Cottage, Hook Lane, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9QQ

6decisions6extensions43documents1nearby

Flagged:Demolition

Nov 2024
ExtensionOutline
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed development to establish whether the removal of existing lobby and erection of a single storey rear extension would be lawful.
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
24/P/01356
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Garage ConversionFeb 2026Decision
Solar PanelsFeb 2026Decision

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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.

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

Current estimate

£1,004,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£1,150,000

Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

19 October 2025Most recent
£1,150,000
+29.2%over 8 years
9 August 2017
£890,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GU5 9QQ: £1,230,000 (2025–2010).

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 for Stable Cottage runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£6,647

Street avg £4,471

Strongly above

Floor Area

173 m²

Street avg 225 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

7.1 t/year

Street avg 9.0 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

80 dB

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