Echo Pit Road Guildford
17 addresses across 2 postcodes (GU1), about 420 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 16000518.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £1,695,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 3, D: 3, E: 1, F: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band G; Band D in Guildford costs £2,547 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 90% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Shalford (Surrey), about 1.4 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 130 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 53 to 71 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 17 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St. Luke's Surgery, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 71% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 2 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £1,695,000 | £1,695,000 | £1,695,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £1,500,000 | £1,500,000 | £1,500,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £1,135,000 | £1,135,000 | £1,135,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £979,500 | £970,000 | £989,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £950,000 | £950,000 | £950,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £875,000 | £875,000 | £875,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2022 | CHANTRY DOWN GU1 3TN | Semi-detached | £1,695,000 | |
| 6 Mar 2020 | 5 GU1 3TW | Detached | £1,365,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Jul 2015 | 1 GU1 3TW | Detached | £1,500,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2009 | 7 GU1 3TW | Detached | £1,135,000 | |
| 5 Oct 2006 | 8 GU1 3TN | Detached | £989,000 | |
| 27 Sep 2006 | 3 GU1 3TW | Detached | £970,000 | |
| 25 May 2005 | 8 GU1 3TN | Detached | £950,000 | New build. |
| 26 Jul 2002 | 2 GU1 3TW | Detached | £875,000 | |
| 5 May 1998 | ROBINS WOOD GU1 3TW | Detached | £290,000 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 252 m². Most common: House, detached (8); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1930-1949 (3); 1950-1966 (2); 2024 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Guildford in 2026-27: Band D £2,547 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,698 | £1,981 | £2,264 | £2,547 | £3,113 | £3,679 | £4,246 | £5,095 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band G (53% of about 580 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Inner Court, Pewley Hill, Guildford, GU1 3SP: up to 2 homes, not permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Pewley Hill Centre, Guildford, GU1 3SQ: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 3 September 2026: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, temp obstruction 15 minute delay, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 3 September 2026: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, temp obstruction 15 minute delay, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 3 September 2026: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, temp obstruction 15 minute delay, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 3 September 2026: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, temp obstruction 15 minute delay, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 3 September 2026: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, temp obstruction 15 minute delay, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 3 September 2026: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, give and take, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 53 m and 71 m above sea level (59 m on average); the ground rises about 18 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GU1 3TN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GU1 3TW | 100% | 90% | 90% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Shalford (Surrey) 95,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| London Road (Guildford) 869,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Guildford 6.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pilgrims Way Guildford | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Friary Bus Station Guildford | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Millbrook Car Park | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 10 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Semaphore Road | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 27.9 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St. Luke's Surgery | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Access Centre | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Mount Alvernia Hospital | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Surrey Police | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | M&S ATM | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 79 ha | 130 m |
| Play area | Unnamed 500 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shalford Park 8.5 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 240 m² | 120 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 90 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Durbins, including the summerhouse, a listed building (Grade II*), 280 m north-west. 48 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Durbins, including the summerhouse | Listed building, Grade II* | 280 m north-west |
| Shalford Mill | Listed building, Grade II* | 850 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Guildford Castle | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| The Castle Gateway and Walls Adjoining to the East and South | Listed building, Grade I | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Former Private Apartments at Guildford Castle | Listed building, Grade I | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| St Catherine's Chapel | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Medieval undercroft at 72/74 High Street | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| The Jellicoe Roof Garden, Guildford | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Merrow Grange | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Chantries | Wood | 840 m (0.5 miles) east |
| St Catherine's Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Whinny Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Peas Marsh | Wetland | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Walnut Tree Bottom | Valley | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
| Postford Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 16 | 17 |
1 of the street's 17 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Guildford: see them on the Guildford page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pewley Down Infant School Church of England | Primary | 4–7 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Nicolas' Church of England Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Shalford Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sandfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Guildford County School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Surrey Maths School | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (1); On or near Echo Pit Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 50% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 70% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 19% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 52% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 21% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 71% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 3% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Chantry View Road · Pilgrims' Way · Clifford Manor Road · Warwick's Bench Road · Crown Heights · Warwick's Bench Lane · Hurst Croft · Wych Elm Rise
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.