What type of property is Flat 5, 83 Purewell, BH23 1EJ?

Flat 5, 83 Purewell, BH23 1EJ is a detached house.

When did Flat 5, 83 Purewell, BH23 1EJ last change hands?

Flat 5, 83 Purewell, BH23 1EJ last sold for £130,000 in December 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £34,000 in April 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Flat 5, 83 Purewell, BH23 1EJ appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between April 1996 and December 2024, Flat 5, 83 Purewell, BH23 1EJ rose from £34,000 to £130,000, a change of £96,000. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Flat 5, 83 Purewell, BH23 1EJ?

The current EPC rating for Flat 5, 83 Purewell, BH23 1EJ is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in February 2019. It has improved from a G recorded in March 2009 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat 5, 83 Purewell, BH23 1EJ?

Flat 5, 83 Purewell, BH23 1EJ has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (527 sq ft). That makes it about 41% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BH23 1EJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat 5, 83 Purewell, BH23 1EJ heated?

The latest EPC at Flat 5, 83 Purewell, BH23 1EJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Flat 5, 83 Purewell, BH23 1EJ?

Flat 5, 83 Purewell, BH23 1EJ 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 5, 83 Purewell, BH23 1EJ located?

Flat 5, 83 Purewell, BH23 1EJ sits in Christchurch. It falls within the BH23 postcode district in Dorset.

How safe is the area around Flat 5, 83 Purewell, BH23 1EJ?

Police records around Flat 5, 83 Purewell, BH23 1EJ 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 Flat 5, 83 Purewell, BH23 1EJ?

The closest primary school to Flat 5, 83 Purewell, BH23 1EJ is Mudeford Community Infants' School (364m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Grange School (700m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Flat 5, 83 Purewell, BH23 1EJ?

The closest bus stop to Flat 5, 83 Purewell, BH23 1EJ is Purewell Close, 136m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Flat 5, 83 Purewell, Christchurch, BH23 1EJ

4 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Floor 2nd

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

49 m²

527 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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About Flat 5

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

Flat 5 is a detached house in Christchurch (BH23 1EJ). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. At 49 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 4 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 40–51 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (February 2019) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor.

At 49 m² it sits well below the postcode median (87 m² across 23 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 1996–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£246/sq ft) was about 15.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £130,000 in December 2024.

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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)

Feb 2019

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 February 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2019from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromG1toD62

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof

PoorGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%25%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 5, 83 Purewell, Christchurch, BH23 1EJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 5 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.

Flat 5 has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£141,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£130,000

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

11 December 2024Most recent
£130,000
+32.7%over 7 years
13 November 2017
£98,000
-2.0%over 11 years
5 September 2006
£99,950
+194.0%over 10 years
3 April 1996
£34,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH23 1EJ: £228,000 (2026–2024).

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On the street

Versus other Purewell homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Flat 5 is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£2,653

Street avg £2,664

On par

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 58 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Purewell Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Mudeford Community Infants' School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BH23 1EJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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