What type of property is 4 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH?

4 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH is a detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH?

The current EPC rating for 4 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in February 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH?

4 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH has a recorded floor area of 138 m² (1,485 sq ft). That makes it about 24% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BH23 5BH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 4 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH?

The most recent planning decision at 4 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH was a refusal for an application (ref. 8/22/0222/TTPO) in May 2022. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 4 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH?

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

Where is 4 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH located?

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

How safe is the area around 4 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH?

Police records around 4 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 4 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH?

The closest primary school to 4 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 is the nearest station to 4 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH?

The closest bus stop to 4 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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4 Abbots Close, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5BH

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

138 m²

1485 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4 Abbots Close

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

4 Abbots Close is a detached house in Highcliffe, Christchurch, Christchurch (BH23 5BH). It has a recorded floor area of 138 m² (around 1485 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2019) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70).

At 138 m² it's 24.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (111 m² median across 5 EPCs). 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused.

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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.

4 Abbots Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2019

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 February 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2019from May 2009

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

0%33%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Abbots Close, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5BH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A tree works application was refused at 4 Abbots Close in 2022.

2 applications on record at 4 Abbots Close, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5BH

2decisions9documents1nearby

Sept 2019
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Remove dead beech tree.
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
8/19/1250/REG14
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Tree WorksMay 2022Decision

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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.

4 Abbots Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£544,000

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH23 5BH: £530,000 (2024–2018).

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 floor area, 4 Abbots Close stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

58 (D)

Street avg 58 (D)

On par

Floor Area

138 m²

Street avg 116 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.1 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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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