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CAVENDISH HOUSE, EASTGATE GARDENS, GUILDFORD, SURREY GU1 4AY

1 beds 1 baths 495 sq ft Listed 15 Nov 2024 (-577d)

£210,000

Guide Price

Reduced on 10 Mar 2025

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

46 m²

Council tax band

B

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£205,000 Aug 2025

Price per m²

£4,565/m²

Local average

£292,294 (-28.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (23,272 of 33,755)

Street crime

419 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • NO ONWARD CHAIN
  • Central location
  • Modern throughout
  • Double bedroom
  • Large living space
  • Modern kitchen with appliances
  • Elevator
  • Positioned close to local shops, pubs and restaurants

Description

NO ONWARD CHAIN
This stunning, large one double bedroom located in the heart of Guildford.
Positioned close to local shops, pubs and restaurants, this property is ideal for town living or would make a great investment.

Description - This charming property is located in the heart of Guildford.

This modern flat boasts a spacious reception room, perfect for entertaining guests or relaxing after a long day. The property further features a large double bedroom, providing ample space for a comfortable night's sleep.

One of the highlights of this flat is the inviting balcony, where you can enjoy your morning coffee or unwind in the evening while taking in the views of the bustling city below. The bathroom is sleek and contemporary, adding a touch of luxury to your daily routine.

Situated in a purpose-built development, this property offers the convenience of a central location, allowing easy access to all that Guildford has to offer. Whether you fancy a leisurely stroll in the picturesque town centre or a shopping spree in the nearby shops, this flat is ideally located for both work and play.

Listed by

Guildford

Cavender Property Solutions

Reference: 155036108

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 13/11/2024

Expiry date: 12/11/2034

Current heating cost: £180/year

Potential heating cost: £157/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £1,023

Recommendations

  • Add additional 80 mm jacket to hot water cylinder (£15 - £30)
  • High heat retention storage heaters and dual immersion cylinder (£800 - £1,200)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #2018718

Property Details

Street: 5 Cavendish House

Town: Eastgate Gardens

Postcode: GU1 4AY

Installation Details

Items: 1 window and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 07/09/2004

Work Completed: 13/04/2004

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

8% since 2014

Event Date Price % change
Sold 01/08/2025 (10 months ago) £205,000 -6.8%
Sold 17/12/2021 (4 years ago) £220,000 +15.8%
Sold 29/01/2014 (12 years ago) £190,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
7 FLAT 3 YORK ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4DR £96,000 17/11/2025 Flat
24 FLAT C YORK ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4DF £145,000 29/09/2025 Flat
Same street CAVENDISH HOUSE 2 EASTGATE GARDENS, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4AY £305,000 12/03/2025 Flat
FLAT B13 TRINITY GATE, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 3PN £435,000 15/12/2023 Flat
THE ROYALS 11 HIGH STREET, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 3DD £230,000 23/11/2023 Flat
VERNON HOUSE, 25 FLAT 2 YORK ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4DN £167,000 20/10/2023 Flat
45 FLAT 3 YORK ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4DN £160,000 21/09/2023 Flat
CHERTSEY COURT, 56 - 58 FLAT 2 CHERTSEY STREET, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4HL £200,000 14/04/2023 Flat
18 FLAT 4 DENE ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4DB £196,500 24/02/2023 Flat
14 FLAT 3 YORK ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4DE £166,000 09/02/2023 Flat
39 FLAT 1 YORK ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4DN £421,005 07/10/2022 Flat
SHIRLEY COURT 1 YORK ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4DH £203,000 23/09/2022 Flat
67 FLAT 2 YORK ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4DG £225,000 26/08/2022 Flat
THE RESIDENCE, 251 APARTMENT 202 HIGH STREET, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 3BJ £455,000 04/08/2022 Flat
FLAT B15 TRINITY GATE, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 3PN £815,000 26/07/2022 Flat
22 FLAT 4 DENE ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4DD £200,000 18/07/2022 Flat
67 FLAT 5 YORK ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4DG £179,000 20/06/2022 Flat
CHERTSEY COURT, 56 - 58 FLAT 12 CHERTSEY STREET, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4HL £312,500 17/06/2022 Flat
14 FLAT 4 DENE ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4DB £350,000 31/05/2022 Flat
8 FLAT 1 YORK ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4DE £390,000 23/03/2022 Flat
EASTGATE LODGE, 1 FLAT 5 EASTGATE GARDENS, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4AZ £305,000 17/02/2022 Flat

Street average: £305,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £282,550 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -23.4%
10y growth -28.4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Guildford. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -5.3%
5y (index) -0.5%
10y (index) 5.2%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Guildford. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,544/mo
Realistic £1,716/mo
Optimistic £1,888/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Guildford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Guildford: £947/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

5 Eastgate Gardens

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Shop Phyllis Tuckwell 0.1 miles
Shop Co-op Food 0.1 miles
Bus stop G Live 0.1 miles
Train station London Road (Guildford) 0.2 miles
Hospital Mount Alvernia Hospital 0.3 miles
Train station Guildford 0.6 miles
Hospital Farnham Road Hospital 0.8 miles
University University Hall 0.9 miles
University MySurrey Hive 0.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 133
Shoplifting 87
Public order 57
Anti-social behaviour 49
Other theft 33
Criminal damage and arson 25
Drugs 12
Other crime 7
Possession of weapons 4
Vehicle crime 4
Bicycle theft 3
Burglary 3
Robbery 2
Total incidents 419

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Royal Grammar School Guildford Other 0.1 miles (No rating)
Sandfield Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 12 Jul 2017
Guildford High School Other 0.3 miles (No rating)
Pewley Down Infant School Primary 0.3 miles Outstanding — 15 Sep 2024
Tormead School Other 0.6 miles (No rating)

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
1 Bed Flat, Lower Edgeborough Road, GU1 £1,625/mo 1 0.4 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,625/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.77%
Max investor price (0.8%) £203,125
Target investor price (1%) £162,500
Gross yield 9.3%
Cost-to-rent ratio 10.8×
Monthly cashflow £610/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 12%
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).