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Flat 8, Merrow Heights, 253 Epsom Road, Guildford, GU1 2RE

UPRN:10007101357Flat/Maisonette2 bedsBuilt 2007 onwards
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: B (81)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:03:37.326764+00:00)Ownership· 1mo agoOwnership: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T16:28:43.534860+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
Flat 8, Merrow Heights, 253 Epsom Road, Guildford, GU1 2RE

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
7 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£336,000
£319k - £352kHigh
Estimate
£336k
Range
£319k – £352k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,450
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,450
Yield
5.18%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 8 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 79/100. Investment score 75/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (53/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is leasehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
79/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
75/ 100
High
Crime Score
12/ 100
Low
Walkability
53/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 14Bike 53
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£336,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,450
Gross Yield5.18%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-1.3%
5y Growth-0.6%
10y Growth+0.9%
Last Sold Price£250,000 (2018-10-08)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonLow
  • MiningModerate
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0GU1 2RE
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/T/00289
    T1. Sycamore in the rear garden of 5 downs drive on the boundary with 12 longmead. To reduce the lowest limb overhanging the garden of 12 longmead back to a suitable growth point nearest the property boundary (TPO 9 of 2009)..
    Pending
  • 26/T/00288
    T1. Fagus sylvatica located on the rear boundary of Claydon house and 12 longmead. To reduce the limbs overhanging the garden of 12 longmead by 2-3 meters but no further than the boundary and to suitable growth points due to a pattern of limb failures caused by extensive squirrel damage in the crown (TPO 9 of 2009).
    Pending
  • 26/P/01273
    Change of use of the existing caretaker's accommodation (Class C3) to a multi-purpose room (Class F1) for use as an intervention, small group, activity and after-school club space for existing pupils only. Demolition of the existing detached garage and erection of a single-storey extension to provide additional intervention and club room space, together with a new entrance lobby.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership43.3%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining133 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2018-10-08
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

Broadband (-)
-
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
-
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£39,985
Population Density4,078 /km²
Owner Occupied61%
Age Distribution
0-15 19%16-64 58%65+ 23%

Schools Nearby

  • Merrow Junior School
    0.1 mi
    Good
  • Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • St Peter's Catholic School
    0.3 mi
    Outstanding
  • St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
    0.6 mi
    Good

1 of 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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