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7 Banks Way, Guildford, GU4 7NL

EPC B3 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
41 m²
441 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 87
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Freehold
Overview

About 7 Banks Way

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

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.

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

  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms1
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSide
  • ParkingAllocated

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • RefurbishedYes
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.

7 Banks Way ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Apr 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
B87
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
0.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2018from Oct 2008
EPC improved fromD62toE45
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting
100%75%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Aug 2024from Oct 2018
Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Apr 2025from Aug 2024
EPC improved fromE53toB87
Heating System
Room HeatersHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Solar

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar HW

Solar water heating installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseFreeholdEPC BNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £885 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Banks Way, Guildford, GU4 7NL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Banks Way has no planning applications on record.

3

But the area is active

3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2001.

Current estimate

£279,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 23 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£235,000

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 4 March 2024Most recent

    £235,000

    +40.7%over 14 years
  2. 2 June 2009

    £167,000

    +63.7%over 8 years
  3. 5 April 2001

    £102,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GU4 7NL: £390,000 (2024–2023).

On the street

Versus other Banks Way homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 7 Banks Way stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,732

Street avg £4,968

Above

Floor Area

41 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

0.6 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Banks Way

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

Larger 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.

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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around GU4 7NL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for GU4 7NL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.5dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for GU4 7NL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.3dB

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 7 Banks Way, Guildford, GU4 7NL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.