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Benchway, Flat 3, 2 Abbot Road, Guildford, GU1 3TA

Notable views1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Floor 3rd
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
101 m²
1087 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About Benchway

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

Benchway is a one-bedroom detached house in Guildford (GU1 3TA). It has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (around 1087 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. At 101 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across Benchway (46–101 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (70 versus a worst of 61). Other recorded features include notable views. The latest certificate (November 2018) shows a C (score 70).

One planning record on file: a loft conversion refused in 2023. The record references listed-building consent, which constrain future alterations. At 101 m² it sits well below the postcode median (179 m² across 21 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £348,000 is 26.5% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£253/sq ft) was about 45.9% below the postcode norm. Sold December 2023 for £275,000.

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

  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms1
  • Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

  • Communal gardenYes
  • ParkingAllocated
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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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.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
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Victorian-era3rd Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Benchway, Flat 3, 2 Abbot Road, Guildford, GU1 3TA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a loft conversion application was refused at Benchway in 2023.

1 application on record at Benchway, Flat 3, 2 Abbot Road, Guildford, GU1 3TA

1decisions1extensions17documents2nearby
Flagged:RetrospectiveListed building
  1. Jun 2023
    Loft ConversionHeritage
    Outcome in report

    Listed Building Consent for conversion of loftspace to habitable accommodation, replacement of original windows with double glazing and installation of sky light in loftspace (retrospective application).

    ListedRetrospective
    Documents
    17 docs on file
    Reference
    23/P/00027
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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.

Benchway valuation runs notably under the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£348,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£275,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 December 2023Most recent

    £275,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GU1 3TA: £1,075,000 (2023–2016).

On the street

Versus other Abbot Road homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, Benchway stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 43 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

101 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 6.8 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Benchway

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

Larger development activity nearbyA planning decision worth checking

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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
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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.
Full Guildford report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

27/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Great Quarry — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Pewley Down Infant School. 19 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 3TA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for GU1 3TA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for GU1 3TA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

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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