What type of property is 23 Bentham Avenue, GU21 5LF?

23 Bentham Avenue, GU21 5LF is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 23 Bentham Avenue, GU21 5LF?

23 Bentham Avenue, GU21 5LF last sold for £355,000 in November 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 23 Bentham Avenue, GU21 5LF?

The current EPC rating for 23 Bentham Avenue, GU21 5LF is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in August 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 23 Bentham Avenue, GU21 5LF?

23 Bentham Avenue, GU21 5LF has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 23 Bentham Avenue, GU21 5LF heated?

The latest EPC at 23 Bentham Avenue, GU21 5LF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 23 Bentham Avenue, GU21 5LF have?

The most recent planning decision at 23 Bentham Avenue, GU21 5LF was a refusal for an application (ref. PLAN/2025/0944) in February 2026. Earlier filings include 2 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 23 Bentham Avenue, GU21 5LF?

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

Where is 23 Bentham Avenue, GU21 5LF located?

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

What is crime like near 23 Bentham Avenue, GU21 5LF?

Police records around 23 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 23 Bentham Avenue, GU21 5LF?

The closest primary school to 23 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 23 Bentham Avenue, GU21 5LF?

The closest bus stop to 23 Bentham Avenue, GU21 5LF is Forsyth Road, 97m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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23 Bentham Avenue, Woking, GU21 5LF

7 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 23 Bentham Avenue

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

23 Bentham Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Woking (GU21 5LF). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since April 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

7 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 5 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £464,000 is 30.7% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£375/sq ft) was about 70.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £355,000 in November 2019.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDetached

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 3)

Aug 2019

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2014from Apr 2012

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

40%63%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2019from Feb 2014

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Bentham Avenue, Woking, GU21 5LF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 23 Bentham Avenue was refused — worth checking the council file.

Feb 2026
ExtensionConditions
In report
Section 73 application for the variation of Condition 3 of PLAN/2025/0164 (Erection of a part two-storey, part single-storey rear extension and single storey front extension along with the formation of new vehicular access and creation of hardstanding (Amended Plans)) to allow for a first floor rear catslide extension.
Agent
Nigel Rose Architects
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
PLAN/2025/0944
View planning record
Aug 2025
Outline
In report
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for erection of rear outbuilding following removal of existing garage.
Agent
Harding Rose Architects
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
PLAN/2025/0532
View planning record

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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.

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

Current estimate

£464,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£355,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

22 November 2019Most recent
£355,000

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.

23 Bentham Avenue is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£4,034

Street avg £2,991

Above

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 91 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Below

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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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The full 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 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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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