What type of property is The Haven, 2, 16 St Swithuns Road South, BH1 3RQ?

The Haven, 2, 16 St Swithuns Road South, BH1 3RQ is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for The Haven, 2, 16 St Swithuns Road South, BH1 3RQ?

The Haven, 2, 16 St Swithuns Road South, BH1 3RQ last sold for £140,000 in December 2023, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for The Haven, 2, 16 St Swithuns Road South, BH1 3RQ?

The current EPC rating for The Haven, 2, 16 St Swithuns Road South, BH1 3RQ is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in September 2022. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of The Haven, 2, 16 St Swithuns Road South, BH1 3RQ?

The Haven, 2, 16 St Swithuns Road South, BH1 3RQ has a recorded floor area of 35 m² (377 sq ft). That makes it about 33% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BH1 3RQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is The Haven, 2, 16 St Swithuns Road South, BH1 3RQ heated?

The latest EPC at The Haven, 2, 16 St Swithuns Road South, BH1 3RQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has The Haven, 2, 16 St Swithuns Road South, BH1 3RQ had any planning applications?

The only planning records linked to The Haven, 2, 16 St Swithuns Road South, BH1 3RQ are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is The Haven, 2, 16 St Swithuns Road South, BH1 3RQ?

The Haven, 2, 16 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 The Haven, 2, 16 St Swithuns Road South, BH1 3RQ located?

The Haven, 2, 16 St Swithuns Road South, BH1 3RQ sits in Bournemouth. It falls within the BH1 postcode district.

What is crime like near The Haven, 2, 16 St Swithuns Road South, BH1 3RQ?

Police records around The Haven, 2, 16 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 The Haven, 2, 16 St Swithuns Road South, BH1 3RQ?

The closest primary school to The Haven, 2, 16 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 The Haven, 2, 16 St Swithuns Road South, BH1 3RQ?

The closest bus stop to The Haven, 2, 16 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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The Haven, 2, 16 St Swithuns Road South, Bournemouth, BH1 3RQ

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

35 m²

377 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About The Haven

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

The Haven is a semi-detached house in Bournemouth (BH1 3RQ). It has a recorded floor area of 35 m² (around 377 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band A. At 35 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across The Haven (35–52 m²). The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good.

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£372/sq ft) was about 31.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 35 m² it's 27.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (48 m² median across 27 EPCs). Sold December 2023 for £140,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2020.

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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.

The Haven's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2022

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

0.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from Jun 2012

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Haven, 2, 16 St Swithuns Road South, Bournemouth, BH1 3RQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at The Haven, 2, 16 St Swithuns Road South, Bournemouth, BH1 3RQ

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Mar 2020
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
T1 - Cherry - cut back all overhang back to the rear boundary line
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
7-2020-9130-L
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Current estimate

£131,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£140,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

15 December 2023Most recent
£140,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH1 3RQ: £140,000 (2024–2022).

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.

The Haven is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,000

Street avg £5,221

Above

Floor Area

35 m²

Street avg 51 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

0.9 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly above

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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

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

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