71 Birchwood Drive, Lightwater, GU18 5RX is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 409 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £195,472 , which equates to approximately £478 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Aug 2014 for £152,500. Since then, the value has increased by £42,972, representing a 28.2% increase, or approximately 2.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £195,472 is:

  • 48.7% lower than the average property price on Birchwood Drive
  • 52.2% lower than the average in the GU18 5RX postcode area
  • and 65.4% lower than the average price for Lightwater as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 21 October 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in GU18 5RX

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced Maisonette
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
409 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£195,472
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£478
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

71 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 21 Oct 2022.

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 single glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 7 Jul 2010. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to GU18 5RX

25 th / 37
Price Rank
52% lower than average
17 th / 27
Size Rank
50% smaller than average
1 st / 27
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% lower than average

Compared to other properties in GU18 5RX , this maisonette's estimated value ranks 25th out of 37. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 27 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 17th out of 27 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£195,472
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+28 %
22 Aug 2014
£152,500
Leasehold
+5.2 %
28 Oct 2011
£145,000
Leasehold
+29.5 %
9 Oct 2009
£112,000
Leasehold
-2.6 %
9 Aug 2002
£114,950
Leasehold
+23.7 %
1 Sep 2000
£92,950
Leasehold
+55 %
27 Nov 1998
£59,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 355 sq ft
sale price: £202,000
sale date: 10 Dec 2021
rooms: 2
size: 388 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 8 Sep 2021
rooms: 2
size: 388 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 17 Jun 2021
rooms: 2
size: 398 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 14 Sep 2020
rooms: 2
size: 361 sq ft
sale price: £198,000
sale date: 2 Oct 2018

Data Sources

The property at 71 Birchwood Drive, Lightwater, GU18 5RX appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 22 Aug 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Oct 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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