What is the EPC rating for Flat 1, 42 Grosvenor Gardens, BH1 4HH?

The current EPC rating for Flat 1, 42 Grosvenor Gardens, BH1 4HH is E with a score of 45 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Flat 1, 42 Grosvenor Gardens, BH1 4HH?

Flat 1, 42 Grosvenor Gardens, BH1 4HH has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (431 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Flat 1, 42 Grosvenor Gardens, BH1 4HH use?

The latest EPC at Flat 1, 42 Grosvenor Gardens, BH1 4HH records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Flat 1, 42 Grosvenor Gardens, BH1 4HH?

Flat 1, 42 Grosvenor Gardens, BH1 4HH 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.

Which area is Flat 1, 42 Grosvenor Gardens, BH1 4HH in?

Flat 1, 42 Grosvenor Gardens, BH1 4HH sits in Bournemouth. It falls within the BH1 postcode district.

Is Flat 1, 42 Grosvenor Gardens, BH1 4HH in a safe area?

Police records around Flat 1, 42 Grosvenor Gardens, BH1 4HH show an average of 283 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 32% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Flat 1, 42 Grosvenor Gardens, BH1 4HH?

The closest primary school to Flat 1, 42 Grosvenor Gardens, BH1 4HH is St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School (430m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Avonbourne Girls Academy (1.7km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Flat 1, 42 Grosvenor Gardens, BH1 4HH?

The closest bus stop to Flat 1, 42 Grosvenor Gardens, BH1 4HH is Palmerston Road, 124m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 402m away.

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Flat 1, 42 Grosvenor Gardens, Bournemouth, BH1 4HH

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

40 m²

431 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 45

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About Flat 1

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

Flat 1 is a semi-detached house in Bournemouth (BH1 4HH). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 40 m² this is the 4th smallest of 6 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 36–43 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (45 versus a best of 73). The latest certificate (June 2026) shows an E (score 45), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 4 certificates since October 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and main heating dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 70), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 82% of similar 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.

Flat 1's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

E45

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

0.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2016from May 2015

Heating System

Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC EPre-1919 buildNo mains gas

Because the property was built before 1919 and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 1, 42 Grosvenor Gardens, Bournemouth, BH1 4HH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 1 has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

34 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

£127,000

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 4HH: £157,500 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in BH1 4HH

On the street

Versus other Grosvenor Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 67 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for Flat 1 lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

45 (E)

Street avg 68 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 48 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

0.8 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Palmerston Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BH1 4HH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BH1 4HH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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