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5 Abbots Way, Guildford, GU1 2XP

Extendable3 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
138 m²
1485 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 5 Abbots Way

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

5 Abbots Way is a four-bedroom detached house in Guildford (GU1 2XP). It has a recorded floor area of 138 m² (around 1485 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (May 2017) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Period features are noted in the property record. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 138 m² it sits well below the postcode median (287 m² across 4 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2021. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1997–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,133,000 is 17.8% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£648/sq ft) was about 180.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in August 2017.

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
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-west-facing
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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
May 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 May 2027

7 months remaining
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Abbots Way, Guildford, GU1 2XP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

1 application on record at 5 Abbots Way, Guildford, GU1 2XP

1decisions1extensions8documents1nearby
Flagged:Demolition
  1. Jan 2021
    DemolitionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Proposed single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory.

    Extension
    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    20/P/02072
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  • The 8 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Current estimate

£1,133,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.2% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£962,000

Growth on file: 5.2% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 31 August 2017Most recent

    £962,000

    +55.2%over 12 years
  2. 6 January 2005

    £620,000

    +80.8%over 7 years
  3. 6 May 1997

    £343,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GU1 2XP: £830,000 (2011–1998).

On the street

Versus other Abbots Way homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 5 Abbots Way runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£6,971

Street avg £3,823

Strongly above

Floor Area

138 m²

Street avg 321 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 11 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 10.1 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Abbots Way

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Crime

466/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Merrow Junior School. 9 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around GU1 2XP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for GU1 2XP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for GU1 2XP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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