223a, Flat 2, Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1JZ
About 223a
223a is a mid-terrace house in Bournemouth (BH1 1JZ). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2016. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 53 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 5 units on EPC record in 223a, where floor areas span 47–55 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 5 units on file.
Energy performance
223a's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 9 March 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
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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.
£158,000
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
CO₂ Emissions for 223a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
EPC Rating
56 (D)
Street avg 62 (D)
Floor Area
53 m²
Street avg 62 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.1 t/year
Street avg 2.9 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 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







