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 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. At 55 m² this is the 4th smallest of 5 units on EPC record in 153 155, where floor areas span 43–55 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (June 2015) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in October 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from June 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Untraded for 31 years, with the last transfer in January 1996. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £183,000 sits 463.1% above the 1996 sale of £32,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£55/sq ft) was about 68.3% below the postcode norm. At 55 m² it's 27.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (76 m² median across 15 EPCs).
153 155's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 09 Jun 2025
Certificate validity
Expired on 9 June 2025
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system upgraded
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.
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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.
Latest sale on 153 155 was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£183,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£32,500
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
25 January 1996Most recent
£32,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in BH23 2AP: £303,000 (2019–2006).
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Sold Aug 2019
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Sold Jun 2019
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Sold Oct 2018
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Sold Jun 2009
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Sold Apr 2002
153 155 outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
70 (C)
Street avg 56 (D)
Floor Area
55 m²
Street avg 63 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 t/year
Street avg 4.0 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 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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