Our Data Sources
Old Observatory, Dorking has a single entry in the Land Registry from March 2012 and a single entry in the EPC database dated November 2023.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 1 out of 5 and is considered of low accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
The condition of a property plays an important role in determining its value, with the degree of impact varying by property type, size and location.
For Old Observatory, Dorking, we estimate a market value of £1,060,609 and a rental value of £2,560 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £939,396 and £2,268 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for Old Observatory, Dorking as measuring 28,423 m2.
That makes it the largest plot in the postcode, where all 7 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
Old Observatory, Dorking has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 16 Nov 2023.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Room heaters, dual fuel (mineral and wood).
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of Old Observatory, Dorking completed on 7th March 2012 at £757,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 this is the property's only sale.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 39.0% over the period since March 2012.
- Sold Mar 2012£757,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Over the past 2 years 57 properties similar to Old Observatory, Dorking have sold within a radius of 4.4 kilometres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 13th May 2022, was Livery Cottage, Dorking, RH5 6NH, a freehold house which sold for £1,500,000.
Read more about house prices in RH5.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Of the 12 addresses on Sheephouse Lane, Abinger Common, Dorking, RH5, Old Observatory, Dorking comes out as the 10th largest and the 10th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £307k more expensive than the average property across the RH5 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Peaslake Free School4.0 km away
- Surrey Hills All Saints Primary School4.7 km away
- The Weald CofE Primary School5.1 km away
- The Priory Church of England School5.5 km away
- The Ashcombe School7.1 km away
- Glebelands School8.5 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Holmwood|4.6 km away
- Ockley|5.2 km away
- Gomshall|5.4 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Internet coverage here is poor, based on recent Ofcom data, and connectivity may be weak or unavailable.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Slow/none Broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.
