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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 20 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 70% 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 46.4% below the postcode norm. Sold December 2023 for £275,000.
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
- Open-plan layoutYes
Outside
- Communal garden
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
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.
- Jun 2023Loft ConversionHeritageRefuse
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).
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
See how we calculated this£348,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
Last sold (2023)
£275,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
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)
Floor Area
101 m²
Street avg 65 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.5 t/year
Street avg 6.8 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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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.
Road noise across the postcode
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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.4dB
Everything within walking distance
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