Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
20 Cairns Close, Christchurch, BH23 2JJ
EPC B
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
73 m²
786 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 81
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Social Rental
About 20 Cairns Close
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
20 Cairns Close is a semi-detached house in Christchurch (BH23 2JJ). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2026) returns a B (score 81), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in November 2023 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode.
Before you decide
Everything you need to know about 20 Cairns Close
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Larger development activity nearby
Pick your report · from £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
20 Cairns Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Mar 2026
EPC Rating
A
B
B81
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
0.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 19 March 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Oct 2025from Nov 2023
EPC improved fromD68toC73
Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance
High performance glazing installed
Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated
Roof insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
100%67%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Mar 2026from Oct 2025
EPC improved fromC73toB81
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump
Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency
Main Fuel
GasElectric
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Hot Water
GoodAverage
Hot water efficiency decreased
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low Energy Lighting
67%89%
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 2 HomeBuyer Report
Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC B
We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.
From £545 · Includes VAT
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 20 Cairns Close, Christchurch, BH23 2JJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
20 Cairns Close has no planning applications on record.
2
But the area is active
2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
20 Cairns Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£263,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
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 2JJ: £187,500 (2025–2005).
Versus other Cairns Close homes
Four headline reads against 31 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On epc rating, 20 Cairns Close stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
81 (B)
Street avg 72 (C)
Floor Area
73 m²
Street avg 68 m²
CO₂ Emissions
0.4 t/year
Street avg 2.2 t/year
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
Property research, connected
Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month
Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.
Start your researchSimilar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor 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.
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
205/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.4 km
Christchurch Hospital — bus stop.
Closest school
0.7 km
Christchurch Junior School. 20 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
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 2JJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
49.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.3dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Common questions
The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 20 Cairns Close, Christchurch, BH23 2JJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.