What type of property is 9 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT?

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

When did 9 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT last change hands?

9 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT last sold for £630,000 in February 2022, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £135,000 in May 1998, so prices have been rising over 24 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 9 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 1998 and February 2022, 9 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT rose from £135,000 to £630,000, a change of £495,000. That works out to roughly +6.7% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 9 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT?

The current EPC rating for 9 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT is E with a score of 53 out of 100, lodged in November 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT?

9 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT has a recorded floor area of 126 m² (1,356 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 21% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BH23 5AT. Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 9 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT have?

The most recent planning decision at 9 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT was a refusal for part-single-part-two-storey side and rear extension (ref. 8/22/0369/HOU) in June 2022. Earlier filings include 2 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 9 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT?

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

Where is 9 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT located?

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

Is 9 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT in a safe area?

Police records around 9 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 9 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT?

The closest primary school to 9 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 is the nearest station to 9 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT?

The closest bus stop to 9 Denham Drive, BH23 5AT is Carisbrooke Way, 339m away. The nearest rail option is Hinton Admiral Rail Station, 887m away.

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9 Denham Drive, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5AT

Extendable4 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

126 m²

1356 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 53

Council tax

Band E

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Overview

About 9 Denham Drive

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

9 Denham Drive is a three-bedroom detached house in Highcliffe, Christchurch, Christchurch (BH23 5AT). It has a recorded floor area of 126 m² (around 1356 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2021) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 3-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. 4 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, a porch and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1998–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £704,000 is 11.7% above the 2022 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£465/sq ft) was about 40.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold February 2022 for £630,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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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.

9 Denham Drive sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate

Nov 2021

EPC Rating

E53

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.3 t/year

Occupancy

—

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 November 2031

5 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Denham Drive, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5AT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 9 Denham Drive was refused — worth checking the council file.

4 applications on record at 9 Denham Drive, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5AT

4decisions4extensions53documents1nearby

Jun 2022
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side and rear of property
Single storey side extension, two storey rear extension, part raise ridge and add front dormers to create rooms in roof. Extend enclosure of private garden.
Documents
16 docs on file
Reference
8/22/0369/HOU
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PorchJan 2024Decision
Loft ConversionFeb 2023Decision

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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.

9 Denham Drive has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£704,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.7% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£630,000

Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

4 February 2022Most recent
£630,000
+366.7%over 23 years
19 May 1998
£135,000

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

EPC Rating for 9 Denham Drive lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,000

Street avg £5,024

On par

Floor Area

126 m²

Street avg 127 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.3 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Low

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