What kind of home is 8 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT?

8 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT?

8 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT last sold for £665,000 in December 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £425,000 in November 2018, so prices have been rising over 1 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 2018 and December 2019, 8 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT rose from £425,000 to £665,000, a change of £240,000. That works out to roughly +54.5% per year compounded over 1 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT?

The current EPC rating for 8 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in August 2019. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT?

8 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT has a recorded floor area of 149 m² (1,604 sq ft), around 50 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 43% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BH23 5AT. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT use?

The latest EPC at 8 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 8 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT had any planning applications?

8 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in December 2018 under ref. 8/18/2679/HOU. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT?

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

Which area is 8 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT in?

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

What is crime like near 8 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT?

Police records around 8 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.

What schools are near 8 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT?

The closest primary school to 8 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).

What transport links are near 8 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT?

The closest bus stop to 8 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT is Carisbrooke Way, 339m away. The nearest rail option is Hinton Admiral Rail Station, 887m away.

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8 Denham Drive, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5AT

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

149 m²

1604 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 8 Denham Drive

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

8 Denham Drive is a three-bedroom detached house in Highcliffe, Christchurch, Christchurch (BH23 5AT). It has a recorded floor area of 149 m² (around 1604 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in August 2018 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

At 149 m² the property is well over the postcode median (114 m² across 16 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2018–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 54.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £787,000 is 18.3% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£415/sq ft) was about 25.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: December 2019 at £665,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageIntegral

Building

TenureFreehold
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)

Aug 2019

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

—

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 August 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2019from Aug 2018

EPC improved fromD58toC74

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Denham Drive, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5AT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 8 Denham Drive, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5AT

2decisions1extensions17documents1nearby

Dec 2018
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Demolition of existing garage & conservatory . Rear single storey extension with new garage attached to dwelling. Internal alterations.
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
8/18/2679/HOU
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Tree WorksSept 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.

8 Denham Drive changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£787,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 54.5% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2019)

£665,000

Growth on file: 54.5% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

4 December 2019Most recent
£665,000
+56.5%over 1 year
23 November 2018
£425,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH23 5AT: £615,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in BH23 5AT

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 epc rating, 8 Denham Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,463

Street avg £5,060

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Floor Area

149 m²

Street avg 126 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

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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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