Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
The Haven, 9, 16 St Swithuns Road South, Bournemouth, BH1 3RQ
EPC B3 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 02
Bedroom
1
Floor area
48 m²
517 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 81
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
About The Haven
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
The Haven is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Bournemouth (BH1 3RQ). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2023) returns a B (score 81), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in June 2012 the rating was C, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. At 48 m² this is the 6th smallest of 9 units on EPC record in The Haven, where floor areas span 35–52 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the top.
On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 9 years since the last transfer (April 2017). Across 2012–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year.
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms1
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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 ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2023
EPC Rating
A
B
B81
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
0.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 31 July 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jul 2023from Jun 2012
EPC improved fromC78toB81
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low Energy Lighting
0%100%
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
Applications and permits filed against The Haven, 9, 16 St Swithuns Road South, Bournemouth, BH1 3RQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
The Haven has no planning applications on record.
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But the area is active
29 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
The Haven saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£148,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 5 years.
Last sold (2017)
£142,000
Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 5 years.
Sales timeline
25 April 2017Most recent
£142,000
+23.5%over 2 years28 November 2014
£115,000
4 July 2012
£115,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BH1 3RQ: £140,000 (2024–2023).
Nearby sales in BH1 3RQ
The Haven, 1, 16 St Swithuns Road South, Bournemouth, BH1 3RQ
Sold Sept 2024
£140,000The Haven, 2, 16 St Swithuns Road South, Bournemouth, BH1 3RQ
Sold Dec 2023
£140,000The Haven, 4, 16 St Swithuns Road South, Bournemouth, BH1 3RQ
Sold Oct 2023
£138,5004a, St Swithuns Road South, Bournemouth, BH1 3RQ
Sold Aug 2023
£600,000The Haven, 8, 16 St Swithuns Road South, Bournemouth, BH1 3RQ
Sold Jun 2023
£138,500
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.
Price per m² for The Haven lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,958
Street avg £5,325
Floor Area
48 m²
Street avg 50 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
0.9 t/year
Street avg 2.7 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Bournemouth district page.
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
283/mo
Falling 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.
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
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
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.9dB
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