Sold STC Flat

FLAT 16

WELLS COURT, ALBERT DRIVE, WOKING, SURREY GU21 5UB

1 beds 2 baths 667 sq ft Listed 15 May 2025 (-445d)

£255,000

Reduced on 23 Jul 2025

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# 1 bedroom apartment for sale (GU21 5UB)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | FLAT 16, WELLS COURT, ALBERT DRIVE, WOKING, SURREY GU21 5UB |
| Price | £255,000 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | C |
| Floor area | 62 m² |
| Last sold | £250,000 Mar 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 06/03/2032
- **Current heating cost:** £252/year

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0539-0001-5307-9912-6210)

## Description

Located on the 1st floor of this modern development, this larger than average, one bedroom apartment boasts a separate study, two bathrooms, open plan living and Juliet balcony.

Entering through the front door, a spacious hallway gives access to each the bedroom, a large study, the bathroom and an open plan kitchen/reception room.

The kitchen/reception room is light and airy with tall ceilings and a modern open plan layout with stylish kitchen, tasteful decor and Juliet balcony offering views across communal gardens. The kitchen boasts a range of wall and base level units with integrated fridge freezer, dishwasher, oven, hob and microwave with solid worksurfaces.

The bedroom is a large double with fitted wardrobes and a luxurious en-suite shower room. A further study offers increased living space for those that work from home or alternative accommodation for visiting guests if required.

The property is completed by a family bathroom with tiled surrounds, bath with shower over, glass shower screen, hand basin and low-level WC.   Communal areas include a lift and a separate stairwell servicing all levels, as well as remote entry phone access.

Outside there are well kept communal gardens and an allocated parking space. The Basingstoke canal and local Superstore for groceries are just a short walk away adding to the overall convenience of this location.

Ground rent - £0

Service Charge - £2,000pa

Leasehold - 246 years remaining

Council Tax Band C - £2,206.25pa

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

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## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| WELLS COURT FLAT 16 ALBERT DRIVE, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5UB | £250,000 | 20/03/2026 | Flat |
| WELLS COURT FLAT 16 ALBERT DRIVE, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5UB | £275,000 | 20/05/2022 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] WELLS COURT FLAT 68 ALBERT DRIVE, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5UB | £240,000 | 27/01/2026 | Flat |
| 2 RIVER COURT, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5FT | £198,000 | 15/12/2025 | Flat |
| 8 SKIMMER LANE, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5RN | £215,382 | 18/11/2025 | Flat |
| 40 RIVER COURT, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5FT | £295,000 | 29/11/2023 | Flat |
| 15 RIVER COURT, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5FT | £190,000 | 17/11/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] WELLS COURT FLAT 3 ALBERT DRIVE, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5UB | £230,000 | 18/07/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] WELLS COURT FLAT 20 ALBERT DRIVE, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5UB | £210,000 | 08/06/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] WELLS COURT FLAT 49 ALBERT DRIVE, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5UB | £214,200 | 12/05/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] WELLS COURT FLAT 28 ALBERT DRIVE, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5UB | £235,000 | 27/04/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] WELLS COURT FLAT 31 ALBERT DRIVE, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5UB | £225,000 | 21/04/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] WELLS COURT FLAT 57 ALBERT DRIVE, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5UB | £202,500 | 14/04/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] WELLS COURT FLAT 66 ALBERT DRIVE, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5UB | £225,000 | 31/03/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] WELLS COURT FLAT 34 ALBERT DRIVE, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5UB | £235,000 | 17/03/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] WELLS COURT FLAT 64 ALBERT DRIVE, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5UB | £215,000 | 23/02/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] WELLS COURT FLAT 24 ALBERT DRIVE, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5UB | £250,000 | 23/02/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] WELLS COURT FLAT 94 ALBERT DRIVE, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5UB | £250,000 | 02/02/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] WELLS COURT FLAT 88 ALBERT DRIVE, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5UB | £260,000 | 05/01/2023 | Flat |
| 19 RIVER COURT, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5FT | £235,000 | 21/12/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] WELLS COURT FLAT 47 ALBERT DRIVE, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5UB | £225,000 | 20/12/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] WELLS COURT FLAT 91 ALBERT DRIVE, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5UB | £270,000 | 16/12/2022 | Flat |
| 52 RIVER COURT, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5FT | £175,000 | 05/09/2022 | Flat |
| 61 RIVER COURT, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5FT | £260,000 | 13/07/2022 | Flat |
| 34 RIVER COURT, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5FT | £220,000 | 09/05/2022 | Flat |
| 32 RIVER COURT, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5FT | £190,000 | 05/05/2022 | Flat |
| 17 RIVER COURT, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5FT | £160,000 | 29/04/2022 | Flat |
| 35 RIVER COURT, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5FT | £190,000 | 30/03/2022 | Flat |
| 25 RIVER COURT, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5FT | £260,000 | 21/03/2022 | Flat |
| 36 RIVER COURT, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5FT | £220,000 | 07/03/2022 | Flat |
| 59 RIVER COURT, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5FT | £235,000 | 21/02/2022 | Flat |
| 47 RIVER COURT, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5FT | £250,000 | 21/02/2022 | Flat |
| 22 RIVER COURT, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5FT | £220,000 | 16/02/2022 | Flat |
| 33 RIVER COURT, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5FT | £215,000 | 14/02/2022 | Flat |
| 42 RIVER COURT, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5FT | £225,000 | 07/02/2022 | Flat |
| 41 RIVER COURT, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5FT | £245,000 | 11/01/2022 | Flat |
| 50 RIVER COURT, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5FT | £225,000 | 21/12/2021 | Flat |

**Street average:** £232,447 (15 sales)
**Area average:** £221,169 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £263,783 (74 Flat, GU21, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -3.3%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Woking). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,456/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,618/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,780/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Guildford (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £947/mo

## 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, River Court, GU21 | £1,300/mo | 1 | 0.05 miles | OpenRent |
| Studio Flat, Monument Road, GU21 | £1,300/mo | 1 | 0.42 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,300/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.51% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £162,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £130,000

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,300/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 6.1%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 16.3×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £141/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 2.3%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £4,113/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 4.3%
- **10y growth:** -1.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Woking; Flats and maisonettes series; as of May 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -1.3%
- **5y growth (index):** -1.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 1.2%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

62 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£250,000 Mar 2026

Price per m²

£4,113/m²

Local average

£263,783 (-3.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (10,697 of 33,755)

Street crime

105 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)

Key features

First floor apartment
Juliet balcony with views across communal gardens
Open plan kitchen/living room
Stylish modern kitchen
Large separate study
Double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and en-suite shower room
Luxury family bathroom
Allocated gated parking
Communal gardens and secure building entry
No onward chain

Additional details

Parking: Yes

Description

Located on the 1st floor of this modern development, this larger than average, one bedroom apartment boasts a separate study, two bathrooms, open plan living and Juliet balcony.

Entering through the front door, a spacious hallway gives access to each the bedroom, a large study, the bathroom and an open plan kitchen/reception room.

The kitchen/reception room is light and airy with tall ceilings and a modern open plan layout with stylish kitchen, tasteful decor and Juliet balcony offering views across communal gardens. The kitchen boasts a range of wall and base level units with integrated fridge freezer, dishwasher, oven, hob and microwave with solid worksurfaces.

The bedroom is a large double with fitted wardrobes and a luxurious en-suite shower room. A further study offers increased living space for those that work from home or alternative accommodation for visiting guests if required.

The property is completed by a family bathroom with tiled surrounds, bath with shower over, glass shower screen, hand basin and low-level WC. Communal areas include a lift and a separate stairwell servicing all levels, as well as remote entry phone access.

Outside there are well kept communal gardens and an allocated parking space. The Basingstoke canal and local Superstore for groceries are just a short walk away adding to the overall convenience of this location.

Ground rent - £0
Service Charge - £2,000pa
Leasehold - 246 years remaining
Council Tax Band C - £2,206.25pa

Listed by

Woking

Bourne Estate Agents

Reference: 162002570

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 07/03/2022

Expiry date: 06/03/2032

Current heating cost: £252/year

Potential heating cost: £252/year

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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Price history

-9% since 2022

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	20/03/2026 (4 months ago)	£250,000	-9.1%
Sold	20/05/2022 (4 years ago)	£275,000	—

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
Same street WELLS COURT FLAT 68 ALBERT DRIVE, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5UB	£240,000	27/01/2026	Flat
2 RIVER COURT, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5FT	£198,000	15/12/2025	Flat
8 SKIMMER LANE, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5RN	£215,382	18/11/2025	Flat
40 RIVER COURT, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5FT	£295,000	29/11/2023	Flat
15 RIVER COURT, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5FT	£190,000	17/11/2023	Flat
Same street WELLS COURT FLAT 3 ALBERT DRIVE, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5UB	£230,000	18/07/2023	Flat
Same street WELLS COURT FLAT 20 ALBERT DRIVE, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5UB	£210,000	08/06/2023	Flat
Same street WELLS COURT FLAT 49 ALBERT DRIVE, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5UB	£214,200	12/05/2023	Flat
Same street WELLS COURT FLAT 28 ALBERT DRIVE, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5UB	£235,000	27/04/2023	Flat
Same street WELLS COURT FLAT 31 ALBERT DRIVE, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5UB	£225,000	21/04/2023	Flat
Same street WELLS COURT FLAT 57 ALBERT DRIVE, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5UB	£202,500	14/04/2023	Flat
Same street WELLS COURT FLAT 66 ALBERT DRIVE, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5UB	£225,000	31/03/2023	Flat
Same street WELLS COURT FLAT 34 ALBERT DRIVE, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5UB	£235,000	17/03/2023	Flat
Same street WELLS COURT FLAT 64 ALBERT DRIVE, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5UB	£215,000	23/02/2023	Flat
Same street WELLS COURT FLAT 24 ALBERT DRIVE, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5UB	£250,000	23/02/2023	Flat
Same street WELLS COURT FLAT 94 ALBERT DRIVE, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5UB	£250,000	02/02/2023	Flat
Same street WELLS COURT FLAT 88 ALBERT DRIVE, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5UB	£260,000	05/01/2023	Flat
19 RIVER COURT, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5FT	£235,000	21/12/2022	Flat
Same street WELLS COURT FLAT 47 ALBERT DRIVE, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5UB	£225,000	20/12/2022	Flat
Same street WELLS COURT FLAT 91 ALBERT DRIVE, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5UB	£270,000	16/12/2022	Flat
52 RIVER COURT, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5FT	£175,000	05/09/2022	Flat
61 RIVER COURT, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5FT	£260,000	13/07/2022	Flat
34 RIVER COURT, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5FT	£220,000	09/05/2022	Flat
32 RIVER COURT, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5FT	£190,000	05/05/2022	Flat
17 RIVER COURT, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5FT	£160,000	29/04/2022	Flat
35 RIVER COURT, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5FT	£190,000	30/03/2022	Flat
25 RIVER COURT, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5FT	£260,000	21/03/2022	Flat
36 RIVER COURT, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5FT	£220,000	07/03/2022	Flat
59 RIVER COURT, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5FT	£235,000	21/02/2022	Flat
47 RIVER COURT, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5FT	£250,000	21/02/2022	Flat
22 RIVER COURT, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5FT	£220,000	16/02/2022	Flat
33 RIVER COURT, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5FT	£215,000	14/02/2022	Flat
42 RIVER COURT, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5FT	£225,000	07/02/2022	Flat
41 RIVER COURT, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5FT	£245,000	11/01/2022	Flat
50 RIVER COURT, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 5FT	£225,000	21/12/2021	Flat

Street average: £232,447 (15 sales)

Area average: £221,169 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 4.3%

10y growth -1.1%

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

1y (index) -1.3%

5y (index) -1.6%

10y (index) 1.2%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,456/mo

Realistic £1,618/mo

Optimistic £1,780/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Woking.

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

Location

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Address

Forsyth Road

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Forsyth Road	0.0 miles
Shop	Asda	0.2 miles
Shop	Asda Opticians	0.2 miles
Train station	Woking	1.2 miles
Train station	West Byfleet	1.5 miles
Hospital	Cobham Day Surgery	5.5 miles
University	MySurrey Hive	6.4 miles
University	University Hall	6.5 miles
Hospital	Leatherhead Clinic	9.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	37
Anti-social behaviour	18
Criminal damage and arson	11
Drugs	9
Public order	9
Other theft	8
Bicycle theft	3
Robbery	3
Burglary	2
Vehicle crime	2
Other crime	1
Possession of weapons	1
Shoplifting	1
Total incidents	105

Within 1 mile during Jun 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
New Monument Primary Academy	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 19 Jul 2018
Broadmere Primary Academy	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 12 Jan 2023
The Bishop David Brown School	Secondary	0.6 miles	Good — 3 Feb 2019
Greenfield School	Other	0.7 miles	— (No rating)
Maybury Primary School	Primary	0.9 miles	Good — 21 Sep 2023

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, River Court, GU21	£1,300/mo	1	0.05 miles	OpenRent
Studio Flat, Monument Road, GU21	£1,300/mo	1	0.42 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,300/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.51%

Max investor price (0.8%) £162,500

Target investor price (1%) £130,000

Gross yield 6.1%

Cost-to-rent ratio 16.3×

Monthly cashflow £141/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 2.3%

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).