Midhurst Road Liphook, East Hampshire
191 addresses across 20 postcodes (GU30), about 1.6 km (1 mile) long, classed as a local road. USRN 12314992.
- Sales: 123 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £187,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 90 homes have an energy certificate (B: 17, C: 50, D: 17, E: 2, F: 3, G: 1).
- Flood: 10 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 C; Band D in East Hampshire costs £2,344 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Liphook, about 470 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 920 m (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 107 to 129 m above sea level.
- Noise: 80 of its 191 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Grayshott Surgery, about 5.7 km (3.6 miles) away.
- People: About 3,230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 68% of households owned their home and 42% 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 burglary.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £187,500 | £175,000 | £200,000 |
| 2024 | 2 | £892,500 | £585,000 | £1,200,000 |
| 2023 | 3 | £179,000 | £148,000 | £200,000 |
| 2022 | 6 | £212,500 | £158,000 | £832,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £303,750 | £187,500 | £420,000 |
| 2020 | 3 | £180,000 | £130,000 | £700,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £163,750 | £105,000 | £222,500 |
| 2018 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £146,000 | £146,000 | £146,000 |
| 2016 | 3 | £645,000 | £530,000 | £653,000 |
| 2015 | 8 | £432,500 | £143,000 | £465,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £337,500 | £300,000 | £375,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nov 2025 | 59 GU30 7UP | Terraced | £175,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Sep 2025 | FLAT 5, ASHLEIGH HOUSE, 68 GU30 7DY | Flat or maisonette | £200,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Nov 2024 | TANGLEWOOD GU30 7HA | Detached | £1,200,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2024 | MIDHURST COURT, 56 GU30 7DY | Other | £15,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Mar 2024 | 40 GU30 7DY | Semi-detached | £585,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2023 | FLAT 6, ASHLEIGH HOUSE, 68 GU30 7DY | Flat or maisonette | £148,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Sep 2023 | FLAT 5, BRENT HOUSE, 66 GU30 7DY | Flat or maisonette | £200,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Aug 2023 | FLAT 5, DUNLIN HOUSE, 64 GU30 7DY | Flat or maisonette | £210,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 Aug 2023 | FLAT 7, DUNLIN HOUSE, 64 GU30 7DY | Flat or maisonette | £179,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 90 GU30 7HA | Semi-detached | £832,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2022 | 88 GU30 7HA | Semi-detached | £565,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2022 | FLAT 7, BRENT HOUSE, 66 GU30 7DY | Flat or maisonette | £210,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Aug 2022 | FLAT 1, BRENT HOUSE, 66 GU30 7DY | Flat or maisonette | £215,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Apr 2022 | FLAT 1, MIDHURST COURT, 56 GU30 7DY | Flat or maisonette | £185,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Mar 2022 | 59 GU30 7UP | Terraced | £158,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Sep 2021 | 101A GU30 7HA | Detached | £420,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2021 | FLAT 2, DUNLIN HOUSE, 64 GU30 7DY | Flat or maisonette | £187,500 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Dec 2020 | 84 GU30 7HA | Semi-detached | £700,000 | |
| 18 Sep 2020 | FLAT 2, MIDHURST COURT, 56 GU30 7DY | Flat or maisonette | £130,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Aug 2020 | FLAT 4, DUNLIN HOUSE, 64 GU30 7DY | Flat or maisonette | £180,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Oct 2019 | FLAT 4, MIDHURST COURT, 56 GU30 7DY | Flat or maisonette | £222,500 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Feb 2019 | FLAT 4, MIDHURST COURT, 56 GU30 7DY | Flat or maisonette | £100,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Jan 2019 | FLAT 1, MIDHURST COURT, 56 GU30 7DY | Flat or maisonette | £105,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Nov 2018 | FLAT 8, BRENT HOUSE, 66 GU30 7DY | Flat or maisonette | £210,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Jun 2018 | FIRST FLOOR, ARMOURY HOUSE ORDNANCE BUSINESS PARK GU30 7ZA | Other | £35,520 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 8 Jun 2018 | PART GROUND FLOOR, ARMOURY HOUSE ORDNANCE BUSINESS PARK GU30 7ZA | Other | £15,825 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 10 Jan 2018 | 101A GU30 7HA | Other | £75,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Dec 2017 | 4 GU30 7ED | Other | £58,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 Oct 2017 | 59 GU30 7UP | Terraced | £146,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Oct 2016 | 90 GU30 7HA | Semi-detached | £530,000 | |
| 15 Jun 2016 | 110 GU30 7HA | Detached | £653,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2016 | 84 GU30 7HA | Semi-detached | £645,000 | |
| 8 Mar 2016 | 60A GU30 7DY | Other | £305,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 18 Dec 2015 | FLAT 6, ASHLEIGH HOUSE, 68 GU30 7DY | Flat or maisonette | £143,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Dec 2015 | FLAT 5, BRENT HOUSE, 66 GU30 7DY | Flat or maisonette | £169,950 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Sep 2015 | 110 GU30 7HA | Detached | £302,000 | |
| 23 Sep 2015 | 40 GU30 7DY | Semi-detached | £450,000 | New build. |
| 26 Aug 2015 | 44 GU30 7DY | Semi-detached | £465,000 | New build. |
| 14 Aug 2015 | 38 GU30 7DY | Semi-detached | £450,000 | New build. |
| 11 Aug 2015 | 42 GU30 7DY | Semi-detached | £445,000 | New build. |
| 1 May 2015 | 94 GU30 7HA | Semi-detached | £420,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2014 | 48 GU30 7DY | Terraced | £300,000 | |
| 6 May 2014 | 44 GU30 7DY | Detached | £410,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 16 Apr 2014 | 86 GU30 7HA | Semi-detached | £375,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2013 | FLAT 1, BRENT HOUSE, 66 GU30 7DY | Flat or maisonette | £148,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Jun 2009 | 108 GU30 7HA | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 11 May 2009 | 84 GU30 7HA | Detached | £450,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2009 | FLAT 1, BRENT HOUSE, 66 GU30 7DY | Flat or maisonette | £130,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Feb 2008 | FLAT 5, ASHLEIGH HOUSE, 68 GU30 7DY | Flat or maisonette | £150,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Jan 2008 | FLAT 7, BRENT HOUSE, 66 GU30 7DY | Flat or maisonette | £170,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
90 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 78 m². Most common: Flat (36); House, mid-terrace (16); House, semi-detached (15). Built: 1996-2002 (33); 1983-1990 (12); 2013 (9). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (29); rented (social) (28); rented (private) (12).
Council tax
What each band costs in East Hampshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,344 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,563 | £1,823 | £2,083 | £2,344 | £2,865 | £3,386 | £3,907 | £4,688 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (23% of about 2,790 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Liphook (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Enforcement Action, Fomer OSU & Beaver Industrial Estate, Liphook, Enforcement Action, Index House, Liphook.
- Tree preservation orders: 93 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- 3, 5 AND 7, HASLEMERE ROAD, grade II
- CHILTEE MANOR, grade II
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 20 October 2026: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, multi-way signals, on the footway (minor works)
- 22 October 2026 to 23 October 2026: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major (paa) works)
- 12 November 2026 to 13 November 2026: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major (paa) works)
- 12 November 2026 to 13 November 2026: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
Finished in the last three months
- 14 September 2026 to 18 September 2026: SCOTTISH AND SOUTHERN POWER DISTRIBUTION (SSEPD), Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
- 16 August 2026 to 18 August 2026: SOUTH EAST WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 5 addresses are in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 13 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| GU30 7DY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| GU30 7UP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| GU30 7EU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| GU30 7HA | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| GU30 7TN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| GU30 7TL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| GU30 7ZA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| GU30 7ED | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| GU30 7HD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| GU30 7TW | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| GU30 7DN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| GU30 7DX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 6 | unlikely |
| GU30 7EA | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 3 / 3 | unlikely |
| GU30 7EN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| GU30 7HG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| GU30 7HS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| GU30 7HT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| GU30 7LD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| GU30 7TG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| GU30 7UR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 191 addresses are between 107 m and 129 m above sea level (112 m on average); the ground rises about 22 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GU30 7DN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GU30 7DX | 100% | 67% | 67% | 0% |
| GU30 7DY | 98% | 85% | 85% | 0% |
| GU30 7EA | 100% | 48% | 48% | 0% |
| GU30 7ED | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| GU30 7EN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GU30 7EU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GU30 7HA | 100% | 88% | 88% | 0% |
| GU30 7HD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GU30 7HG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GU30 7HS | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| GU30 7HT | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| GU30 7LD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GU30 7TG | 100% | 35% | 35% | 0% |
| GU30 7TL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GU30 7TN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GU30 7TW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GU30 7UP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GU30 7UR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GU30 7ZA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Liphook 609,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Haslemere 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.7 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Liss 308,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 1 stop within 400 m (0.2 miles), 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Admers Crescent Circle Liphook | 310 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Midhurst | 9.7 km (6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 Lion Mead | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 41.6 km (26 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 43.6 km (27 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Grayshott Surgery | 5.7 km (3.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Allied Pharmacy Liphook | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oak Lodge Dental | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Holycross Hospital | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Police station | Farnham Police Station | 16 km (9.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Southern Co-operative Liphook | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 2,720 m² | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,300 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Bramshott War Memorial Recreation Ground 3.4 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,640 m² | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Little Boarhunt, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 680 m (0.4 miles) west. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Little Boarhunt | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 680 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Hollycombe House | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| River Wey aqueduct, Radford Bridge, Liphook | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Holly Copse | Wood | 860 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| The Belt | Wood | 910 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Iron Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Golden Valley | Valley | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Folly Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Linchmere Marsh | Wetland | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 2 |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 8 |
| 55 to 59 | 76 | 12 |
| Under 55 | 111 | 169 |
80 of the street's 191 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 22 from railways, 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 East Hampshire: see them on the East Hampshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bohunt School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Liphook Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Liphook Church of England Controlled Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Fish GU30 7DR | Other catering premises | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near South Road (1); On or near Highfield Lane (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 68% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 47% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 42% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 3 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 6 to 9 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
- GU30 7DY: 47 addresses of 49 in the postcode
- GU30 7UP: 38 addresses of 42 in the postcode
- GU30 7EU: 20 addresses
- GU30 7HA: 19 addresses of 22 in the postcode
- GU30 7TN: 15 addresses
- GU30 7TL: 12 addresses
- GU30 7ZA: 12 addresses
- GU30 7ED: 10 addresses
- GU30 7HD: 5 addresses
- GU30 7TW: 3 addresses
- GU30 7DN: 1 address of 12 in the postcode
- GU30 7DX: 1 address of 27 in the postcode
- GU30 7EA: 1 address of 26 in the postcode
- GU30 7EN: 1 address of 65 in the postcode
- GU30 7HG: 1 address of 18 in the postcode
- GU30 7HS: 1 address of 18 in the postcode
- GU30 7HT: 1 address of 2 in the postcode
- GU30 7LD: 1 address of 25 in the postcode
- GU30 7TG: 1 address of 36 in the postcode
- GU30 7UR: 1 address of 12 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Midhurst Road · South Road · Chiltley Way · Gunns Farm · Hollycombe Close · Shepherds Way · Wheatsheaf Common · Chiltley Lane
All the streets in GU30 and across East Hampshire.
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.