What kind of home is 5 Germaine Close, BH23 5BU?

5 Germaine Close, BH23 5BU is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 5 Germaine Close, BH23 5BU last change hands?

5 Germaine Close, BH23 5BU last sold for £461,500 in May 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £390,000 in November 2010, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Germaine Close, BH23 5BU?

Across 2 sales between November 2010 and May 2018, 5 Germaine Close, BH23 5BU rose from £390,000 to £461,500, a change of £71,500. That works out to roughly +2.3% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Germaine Close, BH23 5BU have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Germaine Close, BH23 5BU is E with a score of 40 out of 100, lodged in January 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Germaine Close, BH23 5BU?

5 Germaine Close, BH23 5BU has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (1,302 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BH23 5BU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Germaine Close, BH23 5BU use?

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

What is the council tax band for 5 Germaine Close, BH23 5BU?

5 Germaine Close, BH23 5BU is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 5 Germaine Close, BH23 5BU in?

5 Germaine Close, BH23 5BU sits in Highcliffe, Christchurch, Christchurch. It falls within the BH23 postcode district in Dorset.

What is crime like near 5 Germaine Close, BH23 5BU?

Police records around 5 Germaine Close, BH23 5BU 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 5 Germaine Close, BH23 5BU?

The closest primary school to 5 Germaine Close, BH23 5BU is Highcliffe St Mark Primary School (379m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Highcliffe School (1.1km).

How well connected is 5 Germaine Close, BH23 5BU?

The closest bus stop to 5 Germaine Close, BH23 5BU is Earlsdon Way, 323m away. The nearest rail option is Hinton Admiral Rail Station, 1.2km away.

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5 Germaine Close, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5BU

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

121 m²

1302 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 40

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Germaine Close

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

5 Germaine Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Highcliffe, Christchurch, Christchurch (BH23 5BU). It has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (around 1302 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (January 2014) shows an E (score 40), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since August 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good, lighting went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 76), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from January 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Across 2010–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £638,000 is 38.2% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£354/sq ft) was about 17.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 8 years ago, in May 2018.

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
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble

Building

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.

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

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 29 Jan 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2014

EPC Rating

E40

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

8.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 29 January 2024

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2014from Aug 2010

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

10%67%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Germaine Close, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Germaine Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

5 Germaine Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£638,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.3% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£461,500

Growth on file: 2.3% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

24 May 2018Most recent
£461,500
+18.3%over 7 years
5 November 2010
£390,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH23 5BU: £651,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in BH23 5BU

On the street

Versus other Germaine Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 5 Germaine Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,814

Street avg £4,785

Strongly below

Floor Area

121 m²

Street avg 110 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

8.2 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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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

0.3 km

Earlsdon Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 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 5BU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BH23 5BU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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