What kind of home is 1 Elphinstone Road, BH23 5LL?

1 Elphinstone Road, BH23 5LL is a detached house.

What energy rating does 1 Elphinstone Road, BH23 5LL have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Elphinstone Road, BH23 5LL is B with a score of 87 out of 100, lodged in June 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2009 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Elphinstone Road, BH23 5LL?

1 Elphinstone Road, BH23 5LL has a recorded floor area of 390 m² (4,198 sq ft). That makes it about 169% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BH23 5LL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Elphinstone Road, BH23 5LL use?

The latest EPC at 1 Elphinstone Road, BH23 5LL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 1 Elphinstone Road, BH23 5LL in?

1 Elphinstone Road, BH23 5LL sits in Highcliffe, Christchurch, Christchurch. It falls within the BH23 postcode district.

Is 1 Elphinstone Road, BH23 5LL in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Elphinstone Road, BH23 5LL 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 1 Elphinstone Road, BH23 5LL?

The closest primary school to 1 Elphinstone Road, BH23 5LL is Highcliffe St Mark Primary School (941m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Arnewood School (2.0km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Elphinstone Road, BH23 5LL?

The closest bus stop to 1 Elphinstone Road, BH23 5LL is Milestone Roundabout, 185m away. The nearest rail option is Hinton Admiral Rail Station, 1.8km away.

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1 Elphinstone Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5LL

EPC B

Property type

Detached

Floor area

390 m²

4198 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 87

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Overview

About 1 Elphinstone Road

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

1 Elphinstone Road is a detached house in Highcliffe, Christchurch, Christchurch (BH23 5LL). It has a recorded floor area of 390 m² (around 4198 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (June 2020) returns a high B (score 87), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good.

At 390 m² the property is well over the postcode median (171 m² across 21 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode.

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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.

1 Elphinstone Road ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2020

EPC Rating

B87

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

—

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 June 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2020from Jun 2009

EPC improved fromE51toB87

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

SingleHigh Performance

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Walls

GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

37%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC BPre-1919 buildDetached over 300m²

Because the property was built before 1919 and is a large detached home over 300m², we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Elphinstone Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5LL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Elphinstone Road 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.

1 Elphinstone Road has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£1,877,000

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 5LL: £870,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in BH23 5LL

On the street

Versus other Elphinstone Road homes

Three headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Elphinstone Road outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

87 (B)

Street avg 61 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

390 m²

Street avg 176 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 6.4 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

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Crime

205/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Milestone Roundabout — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 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 5LL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BH23 5LL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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