Sold STC Bungalow

103 SAFFRON PLATT

GUILDFORD, SURREY GU2 9XY

4 beds 2 baths 98 m² Listed 17 May 2025 (-432d)

£599,950

Guide Price

Reduced on 14 Jul 2025

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# 4 bedroom bungalow for sale (GU2 9XY)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 103 SAFFRON PLATT, GUILDFORD, SURREY GU2 9XY |
| Price | £599,950 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | E |
| Last sold | £599,950 Feb 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 21/11/2032
- **Current heating cost:** £757/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,700

### Recommendations
- A2 (£850 - £1,500)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- E (£25)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2523-3922-4209-4822-2200)

## Description

A fully refurbished detached bungalow located in a quiet no-through road, ideally positioned near popular local schools, leisure facilities and excellent local amenities. The property features bright and versatile living spaces, including a light-filled and spacious sitting/dining room, a well-equipped kitchen, a separate utility room, and three/four generously sized bedrooms providing flexible accommodation. An exciting opportunity exists for the new owner to significantly extend the footprint of the property (Planning Ref: PP-1198135) Externally, the home offers the convenience of a shingle driveway providing off street parking and an extensive south facing rear garden (garden images have been digitally enhanced for illustrative purposes only).

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/162087758/1069511) - EPC Rating Graph

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #4823119
- **Address:** 103 Saffron Platt, GUILDFORD, GU2 9XY
- **Certificate Issued:** 02/07/2007
- **Work Completed:** 08/06/2007
- **Items:** 5 window(s), 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #3594330
- **Address:** 103 Saffron Platt, GUILDFORD, GU2 9XY
- **Certificate Issued:** 30/03/2006
- **Work Completed:** 10/03/2006
- **Items:** 2 window(s), 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #3009836
- **Address:** 103 Saffron Platt, GUILDFORD, GU2 9XY
- **Certificate Issued:** 05/09/2005
- **Work Completed:** 18/07/2005
- **Items:** 4 window(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 103 SAFFRON PLATT, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 9XY | £599,950 | 27/02/2026 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 9 BRYANSTONE AVENUE, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 9UN | £676,000 | 11/11/2022 | Detached |
| 41 SAFFRON PLATT, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 9XX | £460,000 | 04/10/2022 | Detached |
| 167 WORPLESDON ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 9XD | £587,500 | 28/09/2022 | Detached |
| 4 THORNTON CLOSE, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 9XE | £550,000 | 31/08/2022 | Detached |
| 165 WORPLESDON ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 9XD | £585,000 | 29/07/2022 | Detached |
| 2 LANGLEY PLACE, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 9AN | £715,000 | 13/04/2022 | Detached |
| 3 BRYANSTONE AVENUE, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 9UN | £617,500 | 18/03/2022 | Detached |
| 18 FAIRBORNE WAY, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 9GB | £595,000 | 18/01/2022 | Detached |
| 24 SAFFRON PLATT, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 9XZ | £450,000 | 17/12/2021 | Detached |
| 199 WORPLESDON ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 9XD | £753,569 | 15/11/2021 | Detached |
| 237 WORPLESDON ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 9XJ | £612,000 | 29/09/2021 | Detached |
| 27 FAIRBORNE WAY, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 9GB | £639,000 | 23/09/2021 | Detached |
| 177 WORPLESDON ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 9XD | £485,000 | 10/09/2021 | Detached |

**Area average:** £594,275 (13 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £813,188 (13 Detached, GU2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -26.2%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Guildford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,555/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,728/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,901/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Guildford (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,973/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.29% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £216,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £172,800

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £6,122/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 18.2%
- **10y growth:** 26.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Guildford; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -3.7%
- **5y growth (index):** 12.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 20.5%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

98 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£599,950 Feb 2026

Price per m²

£6,122/m²

Local average

£813,188 (-26.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (30,355 of 33,755)

Street crime

188 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Beautiful three/four bedroom home with the potential to extend further PP-11981355
Light and spacious sitting/dining room
Modern kitchen with integrated double ovens
Wet room and two further separate w/c
Master bedroom with attractive bay window
Three further well-proportioned bedrooms
Generous rear garden, with large dining space, mature borders and trees
Driveway providing off street parking for several cars

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Listed by

Guildford

Curchods Estate Agents

Reference: 162087758

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 22/11/2022

Expiry date: 21/11/2032

Current heating cost: £757/year

Potential heating cost: £583/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,700

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Flat roof or sloping ceiling insulation (£850 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£25)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #4823119

Property Details

Street: 103 Saffron Platt

Town: GUILDFORD

Postcode: GU2 9XY

Installation Details

Items: 5 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 02/07/2007

Work Completed: 08/06/2007

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #3594330

Property Details

Street: 103 Saffron Platt

Town: GUILDFORD

Postcode: GU2 9XY

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 30/03/2006

Work Completed: 10/03/2006

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #3009836

Property Details

Street: 103 Saffron Platt

Town: GUILDFORD

Postcode: GU2 9XY

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows

Certificate Issued: 05/09/2005

Work Completed: 18/07/2005

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	27/02/2026 (4 months ago)	£599,950	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
9 BRYANSTONE AVENUE, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 9UN	£676,000	11/11/2022	Detached
41 SAFFRON PLATT, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 9XX	£460,000	04/10/2022	Detached
167 WORPLESDON ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 9XD	£587,500	28/09/2022	Detached
4 THORNTON CLOSE, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 9XE	£550,000	31/08/2022	Detached
165 WORPLESDON ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 9XD	£585,000	29/07/2022	Detached
2 LANGLEY PLACE, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 9AN	£715,000	13/04/2022	Detached
3 BRYANSTONE AVENUE, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 9UN	£617,500	18/03/2022	Detached
18 FAIRBORNE WAY, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 9GB	£595,000	18/01/2022	Detached
24 SAFFRON PLATT, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 9XZ	£450,000	17/12/2021	Detached
199 WORPLESDON ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 9XD	£753,569	15/11/2021	Detached
237 WORPLESDON ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 9XJ	£612,000	29/09/2021	Detached
27 FAIRBORNE WAY, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 9GB	£639,000	23/09/2021	Detached
177 WORPLESDON ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 9XD	£485,000	10/09/2021	Detached

Area average: £594,275 (13 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 18.2%

10y growth 26.7%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Guildford. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) -3.7%

5y (index) 12.1%

10y (index) 20.5%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Guildford. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,555/mo

Realistic £1,728/mo

Optimistic £1,901/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Guildford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Guildford: £1,973/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View GU2 9XY

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Johnston Walk	0.1 miles
Shop	Prime Wines	0.2 miles
Shop	Heather's Bakery	0.2 miles
University	MySurrey Hive	1.2 miles
University	University Hall	1.2 miles
Train station	Guildford	1.6 miles
Train station	London Road (Guildford)	1.8 miles
Hospital	Aldershot Centre for Health	7.5 miles
Hospital	Frimley Park Hospital	7.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	77
Criminal damage and arson	25
Anti-social behaviour	21
Shoplifting	18
Other crime	10
Other theft	10
Public order	10
Vehicle crime	7
Burglary	5
Drugs	2
Possession of weapons	2
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	188

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
Stoughton Infant School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 15 Jan 2024
Northmead Junior School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 12 Sep 2016
The Hope Service	Other	0.5 miles	Outstanding — 12 Jun 2018
Christ's College, Guildford	Secondary	0.6 miles	Good — 21 Nov 2022
Guildford Nursery School	Nursery	0.6 miles	Good — 15 Nov 2012

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.29%

Max investor price (0.8%) £216,000

Target investor price (1%) £172,800

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).