What kind of home is 5 Bute Drive, BH23 5LE?

5 Bute Drive, BH23 5LE is a detached house.

What energy rating does 5 Bute Drive, BH23 5LE have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Bute Drive, BH23 5LE is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2014. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Bute Drive, BH23 5LE?

5 Bute Drive, BH23 5LE has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (1,453 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Bute Drive, BH23 5LE use?

The latest EPC at 5 Bute Drive, BH23 5LE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Bute Drive, BH23 5LE?

5 Bute Drive, BH23 5LE 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 Bute Drive, BH23 5LE in?

5 Bute Drive, BH23 5LE sits in Highcliffe, Christchurch, Christchurch. It falls within the BH23 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Bute Drive, BH23 5LE?

Police records around 5 Bute Drive, BH23 5LE 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 Bute Drive, BH23 5LE?

The closest primary school to 5 Bute Drive, BH23 5LE is Highcliffe St Mark Primary School (1.0km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Highcliffe School (2.2km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 5 Bute Drive, BH23 5LE?

The closest bus stop to 5 Bute Drive, BH23 5LE is Rothesay Lodge, 277m away. The nearest rail option is Hinton Admiral Rail Station, 2.0km away.

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5 Bute Drive, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5LE

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

135 m²

1453 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Bute Drive

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

5 Bute Drive is a detached house in Highcliffe, Christchurch, Christchurch (BH23 5LE). It has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (around 1453 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in March 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 89% of similar EPCs).

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2015from Mar 2014

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

31%5%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Apr 2026from Jul 2015

EPC improved fromD64toC74

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

5%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Bute Drive, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5LE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Bute Drive 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.

5 Bute Drive has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£646,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 5LE: £699,950 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in BH23 5LE

On the street

Versus other Bute Drive homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Bute Drive outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 63 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

135 m²

Street avg 152 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 5.7 t/year

Strongly above

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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1 Bute Drive, Highcliffe

BH23 5LE

4 bed2 bath

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

Rothesay Lodge — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Highcliffe St Mark Primary School. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BH23 5LE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BH23 5LE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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