What type of property is Flat 1, 18 St Swithuns Road South, BH1 3RQ?

Flat 1, 18 St Swithuns Road South, BH1 3RQ is an end-of-terrace house.

What energy rating does Flat 1, 18 St Swithuns Road South, BH1 3RQ have?

The current EPC rating for Flat 1, 18 St Swithuns Road South, BH1 3RQ is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has dropped from a C recorded in June 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat 1, 18 St Swithuns Road South, BH1 3RQ?

Flat 1, 18 St Swithuns Road South, BH1 3RQ has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft). That makes it about 25% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BH1 3RQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat 1, 18 St Swithuns Road South, BH1 3RQ heated?

The latest EPC at Flat 1, 18 St Swithuns Road South, BH1 3RQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Flat 1, 18 St Swithuns Road South, BH1 3RQ?

Flat 1, 18 St Swithuns Road South, BH1 3RQ is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is Flat 1, 18 St Swithuns Road South, BH1 3RQ located?

Flat 1, 18 St Swithuns Road South, BH1 3RQ sits in Bournemouth. It falls within the BH1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Flat 1, 18 St Swithuns Road South, BH1 3RQ?

Police records around Flat 1, 18 St Swithuns Road South, BH1 3RQ show an average of 13 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (30% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Flat 1, 18 St Swithuns Road South, BH1 3RQ?

The closest primary school to Flat 1, 18 St Swithuns Road South, BH1 3RQ is Livingstone Academy Bournemouth (536m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Livingstone Academy Bournemouth (536m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Flat 1, 18 St Swithuns Road South, BH1 3RQ?

The closest bus stop to Flat 1, 18 St Swithuns Road South, BH1 3RQ is St Swithuns Roundabout, 108m away. The nearest rail option is Bournemouth Rail Station, 494m away.

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Flat 1, 18 St Swithuns Road South, Bournemouth, BH1 3RQ

Property type

End terrace

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Flat 1

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

Flat 1 is an end-of-terrace house in Bournemouth (BH1 3RQ). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (June 2015); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73).

At 60 m² it's 25% larger than the typical home in the postcode (48 m² median across 27 EPCs).

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from Jun 2015

EPC improved fromC74toD62

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 1, 18 St Swithuns Road South, Bournemouth, BH1 3RQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 1 has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

29 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Flat 1 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£166,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 3RQ: £140,000 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in BH1 3RQ

On the street

Versus other St Swithuns Road South homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, Flat 1 stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

62 (D)

Street avg 65 (D)

Below

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 49 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

St Swithuns Roundabout — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Livingstone Academy Bournemouth. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BH1 3RQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BH1 3RQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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