2 Birchwood Drive, Lightwater, GU18 5RX is a freehold detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 1,324 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £719,757 , which equates to approximately £544 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Apr 2015 for £540,000. Since then, the value has increased by £179,757, representing a 33.3% increase, or approximately 3.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £719,757 is:

  • 88.8% higher than the average property price on Birchwood Drive
  • 76.1% higher than the average in the GU18 5RX postcode area
  • and 27.5% higher than the average price for Lightwater as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 19 June 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
1324 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£719,757
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£544
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

2 Birchwood Drive, Lightwater, Surrey Heath, Surrey, GU18 5RX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Jun 2025.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 4 Mar 2014. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 2.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation (assumed) to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to below average lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Below average lighting efficiency
Average

Compared to GU18 5RX

1 st / 37
Price Rank
76% higher than average
4 th / 27
Size Rank
62% bigger than average
12 th / 27
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% higher than average

Compared to other properties in GU18 5RX , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 37. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 27 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 4th out of 27 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£719,757
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+33 %
9 Apr 2015
£540,000
Leasehold
+43 %
16 Jul 2010
£377,500
Leasehold
+213.3 %
17 Oct 1996
£120,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £580,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2022
rooms: 5
size: 1141 sq ft
sale price: £540,000
sale date: 19 Jul 2019

Data Sources

The property at 2 Birchwood Drive, Lightwater, GU18 5RX appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 9 Apr 2015. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Jun 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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