What kind of home is 7 Abbotswood Close, GU1 1XA?

7 Abbotswood Close, GU1 1XA is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 7 Abbotswood Close, GU1 1XA?

7 Abbotswood Close, GU1 1XA last sold for £1,000,000 in February 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 7 Abbotswood Close, GU1 1XA?

The current EPC rating for 7 Abbotswood Close, GU1 1XA is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in December 2021. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Abbotswood Close, GU1 1XA?

7 Abbotswood Close, GU1 1XA has a recorded floor area of 140 m² (1,507 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in GU1 1XA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Abbotswood Close, GU1 1XA use?

The latest EPC at 7 Abbotswood Close, GU1 1XA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 7 Abbotswood Close, GU1 1XA?

The most recent planning decision at 7 Abbotswood Close, GU1 1XA was a refusal for single-storey side and rear extension (ref. 24/P/00329) in May 2024. Earlier filings include 2 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Abbotswood Close, GU1 1XA?

7 Abbotswood Close, GU1 1XA is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 7 Abbotswood Close, GU1 1XA in?

7 Abbotswood Close, GU1 1XA sits in Guildford. It falls within the GU1 postcode district in Surrey.

What is crime like near 7 Abbotswood Close, GU1 1XA?

Police records around 7 Abbotswood Close, GU1 1XA show an average of 466 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 32% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (22% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 7 Abbotswood Close, GU1 1XA?

The closest primary school to 7 Abbotswood Close, GU1 1XA is Burpham Primary School (1.0km), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is George Abbot School (546m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 7 Abbotswood Close, GU1 1XA?

The closest bus stop to 7 Abbotswood Close, GU1 1XA is Banks Way, 253m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Abbotswood Close, Guildford, GU1 1XA

3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

140 m²

1507 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 7 Abbotswood Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

7 Abbotswood Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Guildford (GU1 1XA). It has a recorded floor area of 140 m² (around 1507 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (December 2021) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since December 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good.

3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£664/sq ft) was about 70.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: February 2023 at £1,000,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Summer houseYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2021

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 December 2031

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2021from Dec 2009

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

41%94%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Abbotswood Close, Guildford, GU1 1XA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a garage conversion application was refused at 7 Abbotswood Close in 2024.

3 applications on record at 7 Abbotswood Close, Guildford, GU1 1XA

3decisions3extensions22documents10nearby

Apr 2006
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
Erection of single storey side extension.
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
06/P/00567
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
Garage ConversionAug 2024Decision
Garage ConversionMay 2024Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

7 Abbotswood Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,078,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£1,000,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

23 February 2023Most recent
£1,000,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GU1 1XA: £1,040,000 (2024–2015).

Nearby sales in GU1 1XA

On the street

Versus other Abbotswood Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 7 Abbotswood Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£7,143

Street avg £4,944

Strongly above

Floor Area

140 m²

Street avg 155 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 6.4 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

466/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Banks Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

George Abbot School. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around GU1 1XA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.8dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for GU1 1XA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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