Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
153 155 is a semi-detached house in Christchurch (BH23 2AP). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1950-1966. At 43 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across 153 155 (43–55 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 5 units on file. The latest certificate (October 2019) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). Main heating runs on electricity.
At 43 m² it sits well below the postcode median (76 m² across 15 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
Certificate validity
Valid until 15 October 2029
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system changed
More low energy lighting installed
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Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
153 155 has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
153 155 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£157,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 BH23 2AP: £303,000 (2019–2006).
157 Barrack Road, Christchurch, BH23 2AP
Sold Aug 2019
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Sold Jun 2019
159 Barrack Road, Christchurch, BH23 2AP
Sold Oct 2018
161 Barrack Road, Christchurch, BH23 2AP
Sold Jun 2009
First Floor Flat, 171 Barrack Road, Christchurch, BH23 2AP
Sold Apr 2002
Floor Area for 153 155 lags the street by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
63 (D)
Street avg 57 (D)
Floor Area
43 m²
Street avg 64 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.8 t/year
Street avg 3.9 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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Crime
205/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Dragoon Way — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Christchurch Junior School. 21 schools nearby.
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