What type of property is 45a, Bargates, BH23 1QD?

45a, Bargates, BH23 1QD is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 45a, Bargates, BH23 1QD?

45a, Bargates, BH23 1QD last sold for £165,000 in January 2024, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £315,000 in May 2016. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 45a, Bargates, BH23 1QD changed over time?

Across 3 sales between May 2016 and January 2024, 45a, Bargates, BH23 1QD fell from £315,000 to £165,000, a change of £150,000. That works out to roughly -8% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 45a, Bargates, BH23 1QD?

The current EPC rating for 45a, Bargates, BH23 1QD is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 45a, Bargates, BH23 1QD?

45a, Bargates, BH23 1QD has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 45a, Bargates, BH23 1QD heated?

The latest EPC at 45a, Bargates, BH23 1QD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 45a, Bargates, BH23 1QD?

45a, Bargates, BH23 1QD is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 45a, Bargates, BH23 1QD located?

45a, Bargates, BH23 1QD sits in Christchurch. It falls within the BH23 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 45a, Bargates, BH23 1QD?

Police records around 45a, Bargates, BH23 1QD 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 45a, Bargates, BH23 1QD?

The closest primary school to 45a, Bargates, BH23 1QD is The Priory Church of England Primary School (460m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Twynham School (422m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 45a, Bargates, BH23 1QD?

The closest bus stop to 45a, Bargates, BH23 1QD is Bargates, 32m away. The nearest rail option is Christchurch Rail Station, 409m away.

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45a, Bargates, Christchurch, BH23 1QD

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 45a

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

45a is a mid-terrace house in Christchurch (BH23 1QD). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2012. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70).

Across 2016–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at -8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £192,000 is 16.4% above the 2024 sale price. Most recent transfer: January 2024 at £165,000.

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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)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 July 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Oct 2012

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

62%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-era1st Floor MaisonetteEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 45a, Bargates, Christchurch, BH23 1QD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

45a has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

45a saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£192,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -8.0% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£165,000

Growth on file: -8.0% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

19 January 2024Most recent
£165,000
+18.7%over 6 years
7 September 2017
£139,000
-55.9%over 1 year
5 May 2016
£315,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in BH23 1QD: £150,000 (2020–2010).

Nearby sales in BH23 1QD

On the street

Versus other Bargates homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

62 (D)

Street avg 59 (D)

On par

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 50 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

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Comparables

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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

0.0 km

Bargates — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Twynham School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BH23 1QD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.0dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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