42 THE SHIMMINGS
GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 2NQ
£305,000
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Tormead Road | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Peacocks | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | London Road (Guildford) | 0.7 miles |
| University | University Hall | 1.6 miles |
| Hospital | Cobham Day Surgery | 8.8 miles |
Property details
Tenure
Leasehold
Property type
Flat
Floor area
82 m²
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 1950-1966
Last sold
£305,000 Mar 2026
Price per m²
£3,720/m²
Local average
£295,419 (58 sales)
Street crime
146 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 25/03/2022
Expiry date: 24/03/2032
Current heating cost: £468/year
Potential heating cost: £321/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £1,225
Recommendations
- Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
- Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | Type | % change | Today’s value (HPI) | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 27/03/2026 | £305,000 | Flat | +22% | £306,604 to April 2026 | View transaction |
| Sold | 12/08/2011 | £249,999 | Flat | — | £349,414 to April 2026 | View transaction |
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Sold comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Land Registry Price Paid Data.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 ELGIN GARDENS, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 1UB | £135,000 | 11/02/2026 | Flat |
| 33 LINDFIELD GARDENS, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 1TS | £340,000 | 09/01/2026 | Flat |
| SHAWFIELDS, 41 3 CRANLEY ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 2JE | £360,000 | 01/12/2025 | Flat |
| 32 THE SHIMMINGS, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 2NQ | £317,500 | 23/07/2025 | Flat |
| PARKFIELD HOUSE FLAT 48 LINDFIELD GARDENS, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 1TS | £335,000 | 24/06/2025 | Flat |
| SHAWFIELDS, 41 9 CRANLEY ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 2JE | £325,000 | 30/05/2025 | Flat |
| 24 THE SHIMMINGS, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 2NG | £390,000 | 09/12/2024 | Flat |
| 17 THE SHIMMINGS, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 2NG | £407,000 | 03/11/2023 | Flat |
| 8 LINDFIELD GARDENS, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 1TP | £330,000 | 03/11/2023 | Flat |
| 32 JORDANS CLOSE, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 2PB | £280,000 | 28/09/2023 | Flat |
| CHESTNUT HOUSE, 55 FLAT 3 CRANLEY ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 2JW | £445,000 | 13/07/2023 | Flat |
| 24 JORDANS CLOSE, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 2PB | £250,000 | 27/06/2023 | Flat |
| EVERSLEIGH 2 BUCKINGHAM CLOSE, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 1TR | £545,000 | 26/05/2023 | Flat |
| NEWLANDS 12 BUCKINGHAM CLOSE, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 1TR | £570,000 | 09/05/2023 | Flat |
| THE CLOCKHOUSE, 140 49 LONDON ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 1FF | £580,000 | 19/04/2023 | Flat |
| THE CLOCKHOUSE, 140 17 LONDON ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 1FF | £585,000 | 16/03/2023 | Flat |
| 7 JORDANS CLOSE, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 2PA | £295,000 | 03/03/2023 | Flat |
| 19 LINDFIELD GARDENS, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 1TP | £310,000 | 28/02/2023 | Flat |
| NEWLANDS 3 BUCKINGHAM CLOSE, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 1TR | £552,500 | 21/10/2022 | Flat |
| 16 JORDANS CLOSE, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 2PA | £210,000 | 18/10/2022 | Flat |
Area average: £378,100 (20 sales)
For sale comparables
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Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Guildford. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Guildford. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Guildford.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Guildford: Apr 2025 – Mar 2026
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 |
| Shoplifting | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 |
| Other theft | 13 |
| Public order | 13 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total incidents | 146 |
Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tormead School | Other | 0.3 miles | — (No rating) |
| Boxgrove Primary School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 8 Jun 2015 |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 11 Sep 2013 |
| George Abbot School | Secondary | 0.6 miles | Good — 13 Jan 2020 |
| Guildford High School | Other | 0.6 miles | — (No rating) |
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