What type of property is 6 Princess Avenue, BH23 1DB?

6 Princess Avenue, BH23 1DB is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 6 Princess Avenue, BH23 1DB?

6 Princess Avenue, BH23 1DB last sold for £650,000 in April 2026. Before that, it sold for £298,000 in February 2012, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 6 Princess Avenue, BH23 1DB?

Across 2 sales between February 2012 and April 2026, 6 Princess Avenue, BH23 1DB rose from £298,000 to £650,000, a change of £352,000. That works out to roughly +5.7% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 6 Princess Avenue, BH23 1DB?

The current EPC rating for 6 Princess Avenue, BH23 1DB is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 6 Princess Avenue, BH23 1DB?

6 Princess Avenue, BH23 1DB has a recorded floor area of 157 m² (1,690 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 47% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BH23 1DB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 6 Princess Avenue, BH23 1DB heated?

The latest EPC at 6 Princess Avenue, BH23 1DB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 6 Princess Avenue, BH23 1DB?

6 Princess Avenue, BH23 1DB is in council tax band D.

Where is 6 Princess Avenue, BH23 1DB located?

6 Princess Avenue, BH23 1DB sits in Christchurch. It falls within the BH23 postcode district.

What is crime like near 6 Princess Avenue, BH23 1DB?

Police records around 6 Princess Avenue, BH23 1DB show an average of 205 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 33% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (14% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 6 Princess Avenue, BH23 1DB?

The closest primary school to 6 Princess Avenue, BH23 1DB is The Priory Church of England Primary School (106m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Twynham School (475m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 6 Princess Avenue, BH23 1DB?

The closest bus stop to 6 Princess Avenue, BH23 1DB is Wick Lane, 227m away. The nearest ferry option is Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing, 391m away.

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6 Princess Avenue, Christchurch, BH23 1DB

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

157 m²

1690 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 6 Princess Avenue

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

6 Princess Avenue is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Christchurch (BH23 1DB). It has a recorded floor area of 157 m² (around 1690 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

At 157 m² the property is well over the postcode median (107 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). It changed hands recently, sold April 2026 for £650,000. Across 2012–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

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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)

Oct 2024

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 October 2034

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2024from May 2011

EPC improved fromD58toC74

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

SolarMain System

Hot water system changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

42%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildLow flood risk

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Princess Avenue, Christchurch, BH23 1DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Princess Avenue has no planning applications on record.

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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.

6 Princess Avenue has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2012.

Current estimate

£648,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£650,000

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

9 April 2026Most recent
£650,000
+118.1%over 14 years
16 February 2012
£298,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH23 1DB: £470,000 (2024–2017).

Nearby sales in BH23 1DB

On the street

Versus other Princess Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

6 Princess Avenue is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,140

Street avg £4,339

Below

Floor Area

157 m²

Street avg 126 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Christchurch district page.

Full Christchurch report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

205/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Wick Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

The Priory Church of England Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BH23 1DB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BH23 1DB

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FAQ

Common questions

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