What kind of home is 14 Castle Avenue, BH23 4LL?

14 Castle Avenue, BH23 4LL is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 14 Castle Avenue, BH23 4LL last change hands?

14 Castle Avenue, BH23 4LL last sold for £340,000 in July 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £275,000 in October 2014. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 14 Castle Avenue, BH23 4LL have?

The current EPC rating for 14 Castle Avenue, BH23 4LL is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in March 2015. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2014 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 14 Castle Avenue, BH23 4LL?

14 Castle Avenue, BH23 4LL has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 14 Castle Avenue, BH23 4LL use?

The latest EPC at 14 Castle Avenue, BH23 4LL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 14 Castle Avenue, BH23 4LL?

14 Castle Avenue, BH23 4LL is in council tax band D.

Which area is 14 Castle Avenue, BH23 4LL in?

14 Castle Avenue, BH23 4LL sits in Highcliffe, Christchurch, Christchurch. It falls within the BH23 postcode district in Dorset.

How safe is the area around 14 Castle Avenue, BH23 4LL?

Police records around 14 Castle Avenue, BH23 4LL 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.

What schools are near 14 Castle Avenue, BH23 4LL?

The closest primary school to 14 Castle Avenue, BH23 4LL is Highcliffe St Mark Primary School (699m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Highcliffe School (974m).

What is the nearest station to 14 Castle Avenue, BH23 4LL?

The closest bus stop to 14 Castle Avenue, BH23 4LL is Hinton Wood Avenue, 65m away. The nearest rail option is Hinton Admiral Rail Station, 1.3km away.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

14 Castle Avenue, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 4LL

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Get directions

Overview

About 14 Castle Avenue

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

14 Castle Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Highcliffe, Christchurch, Christchurch (BH23 4LL). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2015) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in September 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). The latest certificate is from March 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2014–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 23.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £458,000 is 34.7% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£372/sq ft) was about 64.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 11 years since the last transfer (July 2015).

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

Building

RefurbishedYes

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 14 Castle Avenue

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearbyRecent ownership pattern worth a look

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

14 Castle Avenue's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 12 Mar 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2015

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 12 March 2025

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2015from Sept 2014

EPC improved fromE50toC74

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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 £695 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Castle Avenue, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 4LL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Castle Avenue has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

14 Castle Avenue changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£458,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 23.6% per year over 1 year.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2015)

£340,000

Growth on file: 23.6% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

29 July 2015Most recent
£340,000
+23.6%over 9 months
31 October 2014
£275,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH23 4LL: £420,000 (2024–2017).

Nearby sales in BH23 4LL

On the street

Versus other Castle Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 14 Castle Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,000

Street avg £3,193

Above

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 97 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly above

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 research

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£490k

1 Burdock Close

BH23 4UA

3 bed2 bath

£425k

1 Britannia Way

BH23 4JL

3 bed

£413k

1 Andover Close

BH23 4SP

3 bed1 bath

£511k

1 Bure Brook Mews

BH23 4HQ

3 bed3 bath

£404k

1 Auster Close

BH23 4JR

3 bed

£359k

1 Bellflower Close

BH23 4NN

3 bed

£587k

1 Buckland Grove

BH23 4RS

3 bed2 bath

£750k

1 Bure Road

BH23 4ED

3 bed

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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

205/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Hinton Wood Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Highcliffe St Mark Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BH23 4LL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BH23 4LL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 14 Castle Avenue, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 4LL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.