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

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

What did Lawlyn, Abbotswood Close, GU1 1XA sell for?

Lawlyn, Abbotswood Close, GU1 1XA last sold for £725,000 in October 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

The current EPC rating for Lawlyn, Abbotswood Close, GU1 1XA is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2011. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Lawlyn, Abbotswood Close, GU1 1XA?

Lawlyn, Abbotswood Close, GU1 1XA has a recorded floor area of 165 m² (1,776 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in GU1 1XA. Source: EPC Register.

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

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

Has Lawlyn, Abbotswood Close, GU1 1XA had any planning applications?

Lawlyn, Abbotswood Close, GU1 1XA has 2 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in February 2014. Source: PlanIt planning register.

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

Lawlyn, 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 Lawlyn, Abbotswood Close, GU1 1XA in?

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

How safe is the area around Lawlyn, Abbotswood Close, GU1 1XA?

Police records around Lawlyn, 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 Lawlyn, Abbotswood Close, GU1 1XA?

The closest primary school to Lawlyn, 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 Lawlyn, Abbotswood Close, GU1 1XA?

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

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Lawlyn, Abbotswood Close, Guildford, GU1 1XA

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

165 m²

1776 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About Lawlyn

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

Lawlyn is a four-bedroom detached house in Guildford (GU1 1XA). It has a recorded floor area of 165 m² (around 1776 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in March 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

Last changed hands 13 years ago, in October 2013. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Today's modelled estimate of £1,081,000 is 49.1% above the 2013 sale price.

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
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageDetached

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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 4)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 March 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2013from Mar 2011

EPC improved fromD60toC73

Windows

SecondaryPartial Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2014from Jul 2013

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls

GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Mar 2025from Sept 2014

Heating System

Heat PumpGas Boiler

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

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

2 applications on record at Lawlyn, Abbotswood Close, Guildford, GU1 1XA

2decisions10documents10nearby

Feb 2013
Full
Outcome in report
Proposed new dwelling and detached garage on land to the north of Lawlyn. Demolition of existing garage and reposition to south of Lawlyn.
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
12/P/01834
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ConditionsFeb 2014Decision

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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.

Lawlyn valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,081,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£725,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

17 October 2013Most recent
£725,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GU1 1XA: £1,040,000 (2024–2021).

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.

Lawlyn outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,394

Street avg £5,249

On par

Floor Area

165 m²

Street avg 152 m²

Above

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

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Guildford district page.

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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

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FAQ

Common questions

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