7 Banks Way, Guildford, GU4 7NL
About 7 Banks Way
7 Banks Way is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Guildford (GU4 7NL). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (April 2025) returns a high B (score 87), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good. Main heating runs on electricity.
At 41 m² it sits well below the postcode median (70 m² across 27 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2001–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £279,000 is 18.7% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£532/sq ft) was about 78% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold March 2024 for £235,000.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
- Open-plan layoutYes
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenSide
- ParkingAllocated
Building
- TenureFreehold
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
7 Banks Way ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system changed
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls changed
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Wall insulation upgraded
Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency
Hot water system upgraded
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Solar water heating installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
7 Banks Way has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 2001.
£279,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 23 years.
£235,000
Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 23 years.
Sales timeline
4 March 2024Most recent
£235,000
+40.7%over 14 years2 June 2009
£167,000
+63.7%over 8 years5 April 2001
£102,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in GU4 7NL: £390,000 (2024–2023).
Versus other Banks Way homes
On epc rating, 7 Banks Way stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£5,732
Street avg £4,968
Floor Area
41 m²
Street avg 72 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
0.6 t/year
Street avg 3.1 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Banks Way — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
George Abbot School. 15 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
56.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
48.3dB







