What type of property is 18 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT?

18 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT is a 2-bedroom detached house, which has been extended.

What did 18 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT sell for?

18 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT last sold for £615,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £334,070 in December 2012, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 18 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT?

Across 2 sales between December 2012 and September 2024, 18 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT rose from £334,070 to £615,000, a change of £280,930. That works out to roughly +5.3% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 18 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT have?

The current EPC rating for 18 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT?

18 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (1,206 sq ft), around 56 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BH23 5AT. Source: EPC Register.

How is 18 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT heated?

The latest EPC at 18 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 18 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT?

The most recent planning decision at 18 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT was a refusal for an application (ref. 8/22/1043/TTPO) in February 2023. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 18 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT?

18 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT is in council tax band E.

Where is 18 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT located?

18 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT sits in Highcliffe, Christchurch, Christchurch. It falls within the BH23 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 18 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT?

Police records around 18 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT 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 18 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT?

The closest primary school to 18 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT is Highcliffe St Mark Primary School (167m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Highcliffe School (1.1km).

How well connected is 18 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT?

The closest bus stop to 18 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT is Carisbrooke Way, 339m away. The nearest rail option is Hinton Admiral Rail Station, 887m away.

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18 Denham Drive, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5AT

3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

112 m²

1206 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 18 Denham Drive

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

18 Denham Drive is a two-bedroom detached house in Highcliffe, Christchurch, Christchurch (BH23 5AT). It has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (around 1206 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2012. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2012–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£510/sq ft) was about 54.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2024 at £615,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 November 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Oct 2012

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Denham Drive, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5AT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A tree works application was refused at 18 Denham Drive in 2023.

3 applications on record at 18 Denham Drive, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5AT

3decisions7documents1nearby

Jun 2013
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Oak T25 - crown thin by up to 15% to include weak/hazardous branches, formative prune involving the removal of selected 10 crossing branches
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
T/13/0070
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Tree WorksFeb 2023Decision
Tree WorksJan 2020Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

18 Denham Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£640,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£615,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

10 September 2024Most recent
£615,000
+84.1%over 11 years
6 December 2012
£334,070

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH23 5AT: £590,000 (2025–2024).

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On the street

Versus other Denham Drive homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 18 Denham Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,491

Street avg £4,992

Above

Floor Area

112 m²

Street avg 128 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Christchurch report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

205/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Carisbrooke Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Highcliffe St Mark Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BH23 5AT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BH23 5AT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.7dB

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