What type of property is 2 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH?

2 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 2 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH last change hands?

2 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH last sold for £495,000 in January 2021, around 6 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH?

The current EPC rating for 2 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH is E with a score of 53 out of 100, lodged in September 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH?

2 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (1,184 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Solar water heating is recorded against the property. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 2 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH?

2 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in April 2021 under ref. 8/21/0139/HOU. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH?

2 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH is in council tax band E.

Where is 2 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH located?

2 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH sits in Highcliffe, Christchurch, Christchurch. It falls within the BH23 postcode district.

Is 2 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH 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 2 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH?

The closest primary school to 2 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH is Highcliffe St Mark Primary School (683m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Highcliffe School (1.1km).

What transport links are near 2 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH?

The closest bus stop to 2 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH is The Lord Bute, 37m away. The nearest rail option is Hinton Admiral Rail Station, 1.4km away.

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2 Abbots Close, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5BH

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

110 m²

1184 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 53

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Abbots Close

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

2 Abbots Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Highcliffe, Christchurch, Christchurch (BH23 5BH). It has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (around 1184 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 77), a 2-band jump.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2021. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £576,000 is 16.4% above the 2021 sale price. Last sale on file: £495,000 in January 2021. 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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

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

Current Certificate

Sept 2020

EPC Rating

E53

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 September 2030

3 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Abbots Close, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5BH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 2 Abbots Close, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5BH

1decisions1extensions9documents1nearby

Apr 2021
PorchFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Rear single storey extension. Infill porch. Fenestration alterations. Cladding/Rendering. Remove chimney stacks.
Extension
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
8/21/0139/HOU
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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£576,000

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Last sold (2021)

£495,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

5 January 2021Most recent
£495,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH23 5BH: £530,000 (2024–2001).

Nearby sales in BH23 5BH

On the street

Versus other Abbots Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 2 Abbots Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,500

Street avg £4,046

Below

Floor Area

110 m²

Street avg 121 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.1 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

Strongly below

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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.

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

0.0 km

The Lord Bute — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 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 5BH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BH23 5BH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

Low

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60 dB

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70 dB

75 dB

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