223a, Flat 3, Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1JZ
About 223a
223a is a semi-detached house in Bournemouth (BH1 1JZ). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. At 47 m² this is the smallest 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 (February 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, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good 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.
Today's modelled estimate of £156,000 sits 52.9% above the 2020 sale of £102,000. At 47 m² it's 16.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (56 m² median across 18 EPCs). Sold August 2020 for £102,000.
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Energy performance
223a's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 25 February 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
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Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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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
The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.
£156,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£102,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
6 August 2020Most recent
£102,000
Median price across the last 4 sales in BH1 1JZ: £170,000 (2021–2001).
Nearby sales in BH1 1JZ
The Maple Quarter, Flat 3, 217 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1JZ
Sold Jan 2021
£240,000Flat 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.
Price per m²
£2,170
Street avg £2,239
Floor Area
47 m²
Street avg 62 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.5 t/year
Street avg 2.8 t/year
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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