223a, Flat 1, Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1JZ
About 223a
223a is an end-of-terrace house in Bournemouth (BH1 1JZ). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. At 55 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across 223a (47–55 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in February 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 9 March 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
223a 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
223a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£166,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in BH1 1JZ: £102,000 (2021–2001).
Nearby sales in BH1 1JZ
The Maple Quarter, Flat 3, 217 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1JZ
Sold Jan 2021
£240,000223a, Flat 3, Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1JZ
Sold Aug 2020
£102,000Flat 2, 219 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1JZ
Sold Dec 2019
£337,000223a, Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1JZ
Sold Aug 2004
£100,000225b, Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1JZ
Sold Sept 2001
£50,000
Versus other Old Christchurch Road homes
Habitable Rooms for 223a lags the street by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
74 (C)
Street avg 61 (D)
Floor Area
55 m²
Street avg 62 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.7 t/year
Street avg 2.8 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
283/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Lansdowne — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth. 12 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
54.9dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.1dB







