What kind of home is 78 Hook Road, KT6 5BH?

78 Hook Road, KT6 5BH is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 78 Hook Road, KT6 5BH sell for?

78 Hook Road, KT6 5BH last sold for £640,000 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £205,000 in April 2001, so prices have been rising over 23 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 78 Hook Road, KT6 5BH?

Across 2 sales between April 2001 and March 2024, 78 Hook Road, KT6 5BH rose from £205,000 to £640,000, a change of £435,000. That works out to roughly +5.1% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 78 Hook Road, KT6 5BH?

The current EPC rating for 78 Hook Road, KT6 5BH is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in May 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 78 Hook Road, KT6 5BH?

78 Hook Road, KT6 5BH has a recorded floor area of 147 m² (1,582 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 130% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in KT6 5BH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 78 Hook Road, KT6 5BH use?

The latest EPC at 78 Hook Road, KT6 5BH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 78 Hook Road, KT6 5BH had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at 78 Hook Road, KT6 5BH was a refusal for renovation (ref. 24/01719/HOU) in September 2024. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 78 Hook Road, KT6 5BH?

78 Hook Road, KT6 5BH 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 78 Hook Road, KT6 5BH in?

78 Hook Road, KT6 5BH sits in Surbiton. It falls within the KT6 postcode district.

Is 78 Hook Road, KT6 5BH in a safe area?

Police records around 78 Hook Road, KT6 5BH show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 31% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 78 Hook Road, KT6 5BH?

The closest primary school to 78 Hook Road, KT6 5BH is Tolworth Junior School (688m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Southborough High School (532m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 78 Hook Road, KT6 5BH?

The closest bus stop to 78 Hook Road, KT6 5BH is Ash Tree Close, 53m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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78 Hook Road, Surbiton, KT6 5BH

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

147 m²

1582 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 78 Hook Road

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

78 Hook Road is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Surbiton (KT6 5BH). It has a recorded floor area of 147 m² (around 1582 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (May 2021) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

At 147 m² the property is well over the postcode median (66 m² across 53 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2001–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £847,000 is 32.3% above the 2024 sale price. Sold March 2024 for £640,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2024.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenWest-facing
ParkingOff street

Building

RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2021

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2021from Feb 2011

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 78 Hook Road, Surbiton, KT6 5BH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 78 Hook Road was refused — worth checking the council file.

Sept 2024
RenovationFull
In report
Replacement of existing boundary wall with 2m high brick wall. Installation of 2nos gate
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
24/01719/HOU
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Signs of HMO activity in the area
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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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2001.

Current estimate

£847,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£640,000

Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

28 March 2024Most recent
£640,000
+212.2%over 22 years
17 April 2001
£205,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in KT6 5BH: £750,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in KT6 5BH

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Signs of HMO activity in the area
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On the street

Versus other Hook Road homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 78 Hook Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,354

Street avg £5,282

Below

Floor Area

147 m²

Street avg 138 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.3 t/year

Street avg 7.3 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Ash Tree Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Southborough High School. 32 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around KT6 5BH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for KT6 5BH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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