What type of property is 12 Iris Close, BH23 4UU?

12 Iris Close, BH23 4UU is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 12 Iris Close, BH23 4UU?

12 Iris Close, BH23 4UU last sold for £399,950 in May 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 Iris Close, BH23 4UU have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Iris Close, BH23 4UU is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in October 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in May 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Iris Close, BH23 4UU?

12 Iris Close, BH23 4UU has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (1,270 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Iris Close, BH23 4UU heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Iris Close, BH23 4UU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Solar water heating is recorded against the property. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Iris Close, BH23 4UU?

12 Iris Close, BH23 4UU is in council tax band E.

Where is 12 Iris Close, BH23 4UU located?

12 Iris Close, BH23 4UU sits in Highcliffe, Christchurch, Christchurch. It falls within the BH23 postcode district.

Is 12 Iris Close, BH23 4UU in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Iris Close, BH23 4UU 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 12 Iris Close, BH23 4UU?

The closest primary school to 12 Iris Close, BH23 4UU is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch (1.1km), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Highcliffe School (599m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 12 Iris Close, BH23 4UU?

The closest bus stop to 12 Iris Close, BH23 4UU is Hoburne Farm Mews, 345m away. The nearest rail option is Hinton Admiral Rail Station, 1.4km away.

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12 Iris Close, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 4UU

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

118 m²

1270 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 12 Iris Close

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

12 Iris Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Highcliffe, Christchurch, Christchurch (BH23 4UU). It has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (around 1270 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012-2021 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (May 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Today's modelled estimate of £628,000 sits 57% above the 2013 sale of £399,950. On the market in May 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

12 Iris Close sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2025

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 October 2035

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2025from May 2013

EPC improved fromB83toC79

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar HW

Solar water heating installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Iris Close, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 4UU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Iris Close 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.

12 Iris Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£628,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£399,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

23 May 2013Most recent
£399,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH23 4UU: £402,500 (2021–2014).

Nearby sales in BH23 4UU

On the street

Versus other Iris Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

12 Iris Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£3,389

Street avg £3,392

On par

Floor Area

118 m²

Street avg 114 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Strongly below

Years Held

13 years

Street avg 12 years

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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.

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Crime

205/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Hoburne Farm Mews — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Highcliffe School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BH23 4UU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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