Energy Performance Certificate
Oak Tree Cottage, Merrow Common Road
GU4 7BL
GUILDFORD
Current
B
85
Potential
B
86
At a Glance
About This Property
This detached house is located in GUILDFORD, GU4 7BL. The property offers 246m² (2648 sq ft) of generously-sized living space. With an EPC rating of B (85/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. The oil-fired central heating has poor efficiency. Oil boilers are more expensive to run than gas and have higher carbon emissions. Consider switching to a heat pump (eligible for £7,500 BUS grant) for significant long-term savings. Estimated annual energy costs are £2257, comprising £1396 for heating, £759 for hot water, and £102 for lighting. The property produces 0.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.
How Does Oak Tree Cottage Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 85/100, this GUILDFORD property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £2257 are close to the UK average. At 246m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). CO2 emissions of 0.4 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.
Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the GU4 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs GUILDFORD
vs GU4
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 85/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 15% nationally
Energy Costs: £1461/year more than the GUILDFORD average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
Based on assessment dated 24 Feb 2025
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Property Information
Full Address
Oak Tree Cottage
Merrow Common Road
GU4 7BL
GUILDFORD
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
2024
Floor Area
246.0 m²
NaN total rooms
NaN heated
Tenure
Owner-occupied
Efficiency Score
85 / 100
Potential: 86
CO₂ Emissions
0.4 tonnes/year
1 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
19 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
24 Feb 2025
new dwelling
About GUILDFORD
GUILDFORD is situated in Surrey, South East. Properties in GUILDFORD have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £600 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The GU4 postcode district contains over 4900 registered properties.
Location & Nearby Area
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Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Boiler with radiators and underfloor heating, electric
£1396.0/yr
Hot Water
£759.0/yr
Save £202/yr
Lighting
100.0% low energy
£102.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Average thermal transmittance 0.18 W/m-¦K
Roof
Average thermal transmittance 0.11 W/m-¦K
Windows
High performance glazing
Floor
Average thermal transmittance 0.16 W/m-¦K
Heating System
Boiler with radiators and underfloor heating, electric
Main Fuel
Electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
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View UK Property Insights →Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School
PrimaryLast inspected: Feb 2011
Merrow Junior School
PrimaryLast inspected: Sept 2022
St Peter's Catholic School
SecondaryGeorge Abbot School
SecondaryLast inspected: Dec 2019
Boxgrove Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Nov 2018
Burpham Primary School
PrimarySt Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
PrimaryClandon CofE Aided Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Sept 2022
About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.
Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.
Broadband & Connectivity
Average download speed: 232 Mbps
Download Speed
Upload Speed
Available Providers
What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.
Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.
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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.
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Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.