189 193, Flat 3, Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1JU
About 189 193
189 193 is a semi-detached house in Bournemouth (BH1 1JU). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1967-1975. At 42 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across 189 193 (42–59 m²). The building's EPC ratings span F to E, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (38 versus a best of 44). The latest certificate (October 2021) shows an F (score 38), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 78), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.
At 42 m² the property is well over the postcode median (23 m² across 20 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 85% of similar EPCs). On the market in November 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years.
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
Planning history
189 193 has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
£375,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
25 November 2014Most recent
£375,000
Median price across the last 2 sales in BH1 1JU: £15,500 (2019–2019).
Nearby sales in BH1 1JU
Versus other Old Christchurch Road homes
189 193 is notably below the street on epc rating.
EPC Rating
38 (F)
Street avg 65 (D)
Floor Area
42 m²
Street avg 34 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.3 t/year
Street avg 2.3 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
13/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Wootton Gardens — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth. 11 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.3dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.5dB







