What kind of home is 3 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH?

3 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 3 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH last change hands?

3 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH last sold for £560,000 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH?

The current EPC rating for 3 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. It has dropped from a B recorded in February 2022 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH?

3 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (1,227 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BH23 5BH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH use?

The latest EPC at 3 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH?

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

Which area is 3 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH in?

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

Is 3 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH in a safe area?

Police records around 3 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.

What schools are near 3 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH?

The closest primary school to 3 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 3 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH?

The closest bus stop to 3 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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3 Abbots Close, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5BH

Extendable

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

114 m²

1227 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 3 Abbots Close

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

3 Abbots Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Highcliffe, Christchurch, Christchurch (BH23 5BH). It has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (around 1227 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2022 and council tax band E. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (February 2022); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£456/sq ft) was about 23.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold May 2024 for £560,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

TenureFreehold
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 March 2033

6 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Abbots Close, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5BH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Abbots 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.

Latest sale on 3 Abbots Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£577,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£560,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

2 May 2024Most recent
£560,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH23 5BH: £495,000 (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, 3 Abbots Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,912

Street avg £3,943

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Floor Area

114 m²

Street avg 120 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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