What type of property is 12 Bentham Avenue, GU21 5LF?

12 Bentham Avenue, GU21 5LF is a semi-detached house.

When did 12 Bentham Avenue, GU21 5LF last change hands?

12 Bentham Avenue, GU21 5LF last sold for £214,950 in February 2003, around 23 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 Bentham Avenue, GU21 5LF have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Bentham Avenue, GU21 5LF is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in April 2019. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Bentham Avenue, GU21 5LF?

12 Bentham Avenue, GU21 5LF has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (980 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Bentham Avenue, GU21 5LF heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Bentham Avenue, GU21 5LF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Bentham Avenue, GU21 5LF?

12 Bentham Avenue, GU21 5LF is in council tax band D.

Where is 12 Bentham Avenue, GU21 5LF located?

12 Bentham Avenue, GU21 5LF sits in Woking. It falls within the GU21 postcode district in Surrey.

Is 12 Bentham Avenue, GU21 5LF in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Bentham Avenue, GU21 5LF show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 12 Bentham Avenue, GU21 5LF?

The closest primary school to 12 Bentham Avenue, GU21 5LF is New Monument Primary Academy (493m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Bishop David Brown School (1.1km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 12 Bentham Avenue, GU21 5LF?

The closest bus stop to 12 Bentham Avenue, GU21 5LF is Forsyth Road, 97m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Bentham Avenue, Woking, GU21 5LF

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

91 m²

980 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 12 Bentham Avenue

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

12 Bentham Avenue is a semi-detached house in Woking (GU21 5LF). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in August 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

Held since February 2003 — that's 23 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £469,000 sits 118.2% above the 2003 sale of £214,950.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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 3)

Apr 2019

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2016from Aug 2013

EPC improved fromE46toD67

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Apr 2019from Apr 2016

EPC improved fromD67toC71

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

55%82%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Bentham Avenue, Woking, GU21 5LF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Bentham Avenue has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

6applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

12 Bentham Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£469,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2003)

£214,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

21 February 2003Most recent
£214,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in GU21 5LF: £350,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in GU21 5LF

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On the street

Versus other Bentham Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 12 Bentham Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,362

Street avg £3,079

Below

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 91 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Above

Comparables

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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 Woking district page.

Full Woking report

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

Crime

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Forsyth Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

New Monument Primary Academy. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around GU21 5LF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GU21 5LF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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