31 The Orchard, Lightwater, GU18 5YS is a freehold terraced property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 452 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £229,743 , which equates to approximately £508 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 Sep 2024 for £222,500. Since then, the value has increased by £7,243, representing a 3.3% increase, or approximately 2.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £229,743 is:

  • 28.9% lower than the average property price on The Orchard
  • 30.0% lower than the average in the GU18 5YS postcode area
  • and 59.3% lower than the average price for Lightwater as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. 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 10 June 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
452 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£229,743
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£508
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

31 The Orchard, Lightwater, Surrey Heath, Surrey, GU18 5YS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Jun 2024.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 13 Mar 2014, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 22.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated (assumed) to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to GU18 5YS

28 th / 42
Price Rank
30% lower than average
28 th / 37
Size Rank
20% smaller than average
25 th / 37
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% lower than average

Compared to other properties in GU18 5YS , this house's estimated value ranks 28th out of 42. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 25th out of 37 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 28th out of 37 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£229,743
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
10 Sep 2024
£222,500
Leasehold
+17.1 %
11 Jul 2014
£189,950
Leasehold
+13.4 %
14 Dec 2007
£167,500
Leasehold
+29.8 %
20 May 2005
£129,000
Leasehold
+51.8 %
15 Dec 2000
£85,000
Leasehold
+73.5 %
9 Feb 1996
£49,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 1 Jul 2025
rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £258,000
sale date: 9 Aug 2024
rooms: 3
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 9 Feb 2023
rooms: 2
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £239,001
sale date: 31 Aug 2022
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 29 Jun 2022

Data Sources

The property at 31 The Orchard, Lightwater, GU18 5YS appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 10 Sep 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Jun 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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