5 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LQ is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 2,099 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £1,191,442 , which equates to approximately £568 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Jul 2016 for £980,000. Since then, the value has increased by £211,442, representing a 21.6% increase, or approximately 2.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,191,442 is:

  • 51.9% higher than the average property price on Merrow Woods
  • 38.7% higher than the average in the GU1 2LQ postcode area
  • and 87.7% higher than the average price for Guildford as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 11 October 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
2099 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,191,442
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£568
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Merrow Woods, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2LQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Oct 2024.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 12 May 2011. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 7.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation(assumed) to pitched, insulated, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 4% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, insulated
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to GU1 2LQ

1 st / 17
Price Rank
39% higher than average
1 st / 15
Size Rank
59% bigger than average
12 th / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% lower than average

Compared to other properties in GU1 2LQ , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 15 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 1st out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,191,442
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+22 %
29 Jul 2016
£980,000
Leasehold
+113 %
1 Dec 2003
£460,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 6
size: 1572 sq ft
sale price: £425,000
sale date: 20 Mar 2009
rooms: 6
size: 1281 sq ft
sale price: £810,000
sale date: 20 Dec 2017
rooms: 4
size: 1163 sq ft
sale price: £705,000
sale date: 24 Jul 2020
rooms: 6
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £755,000
sale date: 28 Jul 2023
rooms: 5
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £821,000
sale date: 30 Jun 2021

Data Sources

The property at 5 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LQ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Jul 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Oct 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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