Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
4a, Purewell, Christchurch, BH23 1EP
Property type
Detached
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
31 m²
334 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Tenure
Private Rental
About 4a
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
4a is a detached house in Christchurch (BH23 1EP). It has a recorded floor area of 31 m² (around 334 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 31 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (31–192 m²). The building's EPC ratings span G to C across 19 units on file. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73).
It hasn't traded since July 2010, a hold of 16 years that's notably long for the area. At 31 m² it sits well below the postcode median (75 m² across 18 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£539/sq ft) was about 141.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2023
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 7 June 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jun 2023from Oct 2009
Windows
AverageGood
Window efficiency improved
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low Energy Lighting
0%100%
More low energy lighting installed
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Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) wallsLow flood risk
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Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 4a, Purewell, Christchurch, BH23 1EP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
4a has no planning applications on record.
A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£193,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
Last sold (2010)
£180,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
1 July 2010Most recent
£180,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BH23 1EP: £215,000 (2026–2023).
Nearby sales in BH23 1EP
Avon Manor, Flat 2, 34 Purewell, Christchurch, BH23 1EP
Sold Apr 2026
£127,000Avon Manor, Flat 1, 34 Purewell, Christchurch, BH23 1EP
Sold Feb 2024
£170,0006 Purewell, Christchurch, BH23 1EP
Sold Nov 2023
£385,0002a, Purewell, Christchurch, BH23 1EP
Sold Nov 2023
£215,00024 Purewell, Christchurch, BH23 1EP
Sold Nov 2023
£385,000
Versus other Purewell homes
Four headline reads against 10 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On price per m², 4a stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£5,806
Street avg £3,217
Floor Area
31 m²
Street avg 56 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.1 t/year
Street avg 4.1 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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Crime
205/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Stony Lane — bus stop.
Closest school
0.7 km
Mudeford Community Infants' School. 16 schools nearby.
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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 BH23 1EP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.5dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
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