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22 Downing Avenue, Guildford, GU2 7SY

Extendable3 sales on record3 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
69 m²
743 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 22 Downing Avenue

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

22 Downing Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Guildford (GU2 7SY). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1996–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £525,000 is 10.5% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£640/sq ft) was about 101.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £475,000 in March 2023.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from Nov 2008
EPC improved fromE53toD66
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
62%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 22 Downing Avenue, Guildford, GU2 7SY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A an extension application was refused at 22 Downing Avenue in 2024.

3 applications on record at 22 Downing Avenue, Guildford, GU2 7SY

3decisions2extensions28documents10nearby
  1. Sept 2023
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side of property

    Proposed part single/part two storey side and extensions.

    Documents
    13 docs on file
    Reference
    23/P/01273
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (3 on record)
  • All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 10 notable nearby
  • The 28 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

22 Downing Avenue has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£525,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.4% per year over 27 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£475,000

Growth on file: 7.4% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 6 March 2023Most recent

    £475,000

    +196.9%over 21 years

  2. 26 July 2001

    £160,000

    +125.4%over 4 years

  3. 4 August 1996

    £71,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GU2 7SY: £450,000 (2024–2022).

On the street

Versus other Downing Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 22 Downing Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£6,884

Street avg £4,462

Strongly above

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 22 Downing Avenue

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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1 Farm Walk

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1 Bannisters Road

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1 Friars Gate

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£525k

1 Downing Avenue

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£595k

1 Denzil Road

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£668k

1 Curling Vale

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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

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Raymond Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Queen Eleanor's Church of England School. 16 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 GU2 7SY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for GU2 7SY

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.9dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for GU2 7SY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.7dB

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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