# 1 bedroom house for sale (GU21 2LA) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 18 OVERTHORPE CLOSE, WOKING, KNAPHILL, SURREY GU21 2LA | | Price | £250,000 | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Last sold | £245,000 Sep 2025 | ## Description Offered to the market with no onward chain, this one bedroom end of terrace freehold starter home presents a fantastic opportunity for first-time buyers, investors, or those looking to put their own stamp on a property. The property is set in a cul-de-sac and is well-positioned for local amenities and transport links to Woking. Internally, the property offers a living area, a separate kitchen, and a double bedroom, along with a bathroom. Externally, the property benefits from private garden space and residents' parking. If you're looking to take your first step onto the property ladder, this home represents great potential in a sought-after location. Location Knaphill village has a vibrant range of shops, pubs and restaurants, which includes a Post Office. For more comprehensive shopping, Sainsbury's superstore is approximately quarter of a mile away. For commuting, Brookwood station provides a regular service direct to London Waterloo, Woking and Guildford. For those who enjoy the outdoors, there is Brookwood Country Park, Sheets Heath and Basingstoke Canal close by, which is ideal for dog walking or a family stroll. ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 20](/listings/photos/163287374/449194) - Picture No. 20 - ![Picture No. 04](/listings/photos/163287374/449195) - Picture No. 04 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/163287374/449196) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 03](/listings/photos/163287374/449197) - Picture No. 03 - ![Picture No. 14](/listings/photos/163287374/449198) - Picture No. 14 - ![Picture No. 13](/listings/photos/163287374/449199) - Picture No. 13 - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/163287374/449200) - Picture No. 11 - ![Picture No. 12](/listings/photos/163287374/449201) - Picture No. 12 - ![Picture No. 15](/listings/photos/163287374/449202) - Picture No. 15 - ![Picture No. 06](/listings/photos/163287374/449203) - Picture No. 06 - ![Picture No. 08](/listings/photos/163287374/449204) - Picture No. 08 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/163287374/449205) - Picture No. 07 - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/163287374/449206) - Picture No. 09 - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/163287374/449207) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 16](/listings/photos/163287374/449208) - Picture No. 16 - ![Picture No. 17](/listings/photos/163287374/449209) - Picture No. 17 - ![Picture No. 18](/listings/photos/163287374/449210) - Picture No. 18 - ![Picture No. 19](/listings/photos/163287374/449211) - Picture No. 19 ## Floorplans - ![Picture No. 01](/listings/photos/163287374/449212) - Picture No. 01 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/163287374/449213) - EPC Rating Graph ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #17174734 - **Address:** 18 Overthorpe Close, Knaphill, GU21 2LA - **Certificate Issued:** 22/02/2026 - **Work Completed:** 09/01/2026 - **Items:** 4 window(s), 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 18 OVERTHORPE CLOSE, KNAPHILL, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 2LA | £245,000 | 26/09/2025 | Flat | | 18 OVERTHORPE CLOSE, KNAPHILL, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 2LA | £147,000 | 16/12/2005 | Flat | | 18 OVERTHORPE CLOSE, KNAPHILL, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 2LA | £142,000 | 03/03/2003 | Flat | | 18 OVERTHORPE CLOSE, KNAPHILL, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 2LA | £100,000 | 01/11/2000 | Flat | | 18 OVERTHORPE CLOSE, KNAPHILL, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 2LA | £68,500 | 29/03/1999 | 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] 38 OVERTHORPE CLOSE, KNAPHILL, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 2LA | £240,000 | 18/11/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] 17 OVERTHORPE CLOSE, KNAPHILL, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 2LA | £285,000 | 28/10/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] 25 OVERTHORPE CLOSE, KNAPHILL, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 2LA | £230,000 | 25/02/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 28 OVERTHORPE CLOSE, KNAPHILL, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 2LA | £243,000 | 07/02/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 3 OVERTHORPE CLOSE, KNAPHILL, WOKING, SURREY, GU21 2LA | £233,000 | 30/09/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £246,200 (5 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £818,272 (5 Other, GU21, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -69.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Woking). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,454/mo - **Realistic:** £1,615/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,777/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 Terraced House, Nethercote Avenue, GU21 | £1,175/mo | 1 | 0.16 miles | OpenRent | | Studio Flat, Knaphill, GU21 | £950/mo | 1 | 0.26 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Seymour Court, GU21 | £1,190/mo | 1 | 0.26 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Maisonette, Wansford Green, GU21 | £1,250/mo | 1 | 0.29 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,141/mo (4 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.47% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £147,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £118,300 *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 £1,183/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.7% - **Cost-to-rent:** 17.6× - **Monthly cashflow:** £55/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 0.9% *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).* ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Woking; All dwelling types series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -0.4% - **5y growth (index):** 6.7% - **10y growth (index):** 15% ## 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)