What kind of home is 9 Bute Drive, BH23 5LE?

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

When did 9 Bute Drive, BH23 5LE last change hands?

9 Bute Drive, BH23 5LE last sold for £318,000 in March 2002, around 24 years ago. Before that, it sold for £250,000 in June 2000, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 9 Bute Drive, BH23 5LE?

Across 2 sales between June 2000 and March 2002, 9 Bute Drive, BH23 5LE rose from £250,000 to £318,000, a change of £68,000. That works out to roughly +14.7% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 9 Bute Drive, BH23 5LE have?

The current EPC rating for 9 Bute Drive, BH23 5LE is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in August 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 9 Bute Drive, BH23 5LE?

9 Bute Drive, BH23 5LE has a recorded floor area of 154 m² (1,658 sq ft). That makes it about 14% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BH23 5LE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 9 Bute Drive, BH23 5LE use?

The latest EPC at 9 Bute Drive, BH23 5LE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 9 Bute Drive, BH23 5LE had any planning applications?

The only planning records linked to 9 Bute Drive, BH23 5LE are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 9 Bute Drive, BH23 5LE?

9 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 9 Bute Drive, BH23 5LE in?

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

Is 9 Bute Drive, BH23 5LE in a safe area?

Police records around 9 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 9 Bute Drive, BH23 5LE?

The closest primary school to 9 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.

What is the nearest station to 9 Bute Drive, BH23 5LE?

The closest bus stop to 9 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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9 Bute Drive, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5LE

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

154 m²

1658 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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About 9 Bute Drive

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

9 Bute Drive is a detached house in Highcliffe, Christchurch, Christchurch (BH23 5LE). It has a recorded floor area of 154 m² (around 1658 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).

It hasn't traded since March 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2000–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £771,000 sits 142.5% above the 2002 sale of £318,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£192/sq ft) was about 34.8% below the postcode norm. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2024.

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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 2)

Aug 2022

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 August 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2022from Jan 2014

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Bute Drive, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5LE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 9 Bute Drive, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5LE

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Jul 2024
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
T1 - Ash. Fell dead tree to ground level
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
8/24/0440/REG14
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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.

9 Bute Drive's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2000).

Current estimate

£771,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 14.7% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2002)

£318,000

Growth on file: 14.7% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

22 March 2002Most recent
£318,000
+27.2%over 1 year
20 June 2000
£250,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH23 5LE: £699,950 (2025–2020).

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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.

9 Bute Drive is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,065

Street avg £3,457

Strongly below

Floor Area

154 m²

Street avg 151 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.4 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

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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

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

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