What kind of home is 7 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH?

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

What did 7 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH sell for?

7 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH last sold for £530,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £89,000 in April 1997, so prices have been rising over 27 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 7 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH?

Across 2 sales between April 1997 and September 2024, 7 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH rose from £89,000 to £530,000, a change of £441,000. That works out to roughly +6.7% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 7 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH?

The current EPC rating for 7 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH?

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

What heating system does 7 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH use?

The latest EPC at 7 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 7 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH?

7 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH has council approval for rear extension granted in March 2025 under ref. 8/24/0876/HOU. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH?

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

Which area is 7 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH in?

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

Is 7 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH in a safe area?

Police records around 7 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 7 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH?

The closest primary school to 7 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).

How well connected is 7 Abbots Close, BH23 5BH?

The closest bus stop to 7 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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7 Abbots Close, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5BH

Notable viewsExtendable1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

110 m²

1184 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 7 Abbots Close

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

7 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 (July 2023) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). Other recorded features include notable views. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2025. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1997–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. Sold September 2024 for £530,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Notable viewsYes

Building

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

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 July 2033

6 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Abbots Close, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5BH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 7 Abbots Close, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5BH

1decisions1extensions11documents1nearby

Mar 2025
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Proposed garage extension and rear extension to the main dwelling.
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
8/24/0876/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.

Price for 7 Abbots Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£527,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.7% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£530,000

Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

29 September 2024Most recent
£530,000
+495.5%over 27 years
20 April 1997
£89,000

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 years held, 7 Abbots Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,818

Street avg £3,967

On par

Floor Area

110 m²

Street avg 121 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 5.5 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

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