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20 Blackwell Avenue, Guildford, GU2 8LU

4 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
151 m²
1625 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 20 Blackwell Avenue

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

20 Blackwell Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Guildford (GU2 8LU). It has a recorded floor area of 151 m² (around 1625 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2018) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

At 151 m² the property is well over the postcode median (89 m² across 25 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Most recent transfer was November 2025 at £400,000 — fresh data. 4 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and subdivision, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2005–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £532,000 is 33% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£246/sq ft) was about 25.7% below the postcode norm.

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
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2018from Oct 2008
EPC improved fromE52toC69
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Ventilation
ExtractNatural

Ventilation system changed

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Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Blackwell Avenue, Guildford, GU2 8LU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

4 applications on record at 20 Blackwell Avenue, Guildford, GU2 8LU

3decisions3extensions33documents36nearby
Flagged:Subdivision
  1. Mar 2010
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Rear of property

    Two storey rear extension and conversion of existing house into one three bedroom dwelling and one two bed dwelling (as amended by drawings received 17/03/10 and 24/03/10).

    Documents
    14 docs on file
    Reference
    10/P/00161
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConditionsDecision
  4. SubdivisionDecision

+ 1 more application in the report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (3 on record)
  • All 4 applications on this property in full, plus 36 notable nearby
  • The 33 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.

20 Blackwell Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£532,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.3% per year over 20 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£400,000

Growth on file: 2.3% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 21 November 2025Most recent

    £400,000

    +60.0%over 20 years
  2. 4 August 2005

    £250,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GU2 8LU: £425,000 (2024–2021).

On the street

Versus other Blackwell Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

20 Blackwell Avenue is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,649

Street avg £3,853

Below

Floor Area

151 m²

Street avg 97 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 20 Blackwell 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

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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.

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Blackwell Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Guildford Grove Primary School. 13 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 8LU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for GU2 8LU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for GU2 8LU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.2dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 20 Blackwell Avenue, Guildford, GU2 8LU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.