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7 Elphinstone Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5LL

3 sales on record4 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
229 m²
2465 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 7 Elphinstone Road

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

7 Elphinstone Road is a detached house in Highcliffe, Christchurch, Christchurch (BH23 5LL). It has a recorded floor area of 229 m² (around 2465 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in October 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

At 229 m² the property is well over the postcode median (171 m² across 21 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. A recent sale: £1,195,000 in June 2025. 4 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1999–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£485/sq ft) was about 97.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

7 Elphinstone Road's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
6.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 November 2034

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2024from Oct 2012
EPC improved fromE46toC73
Heating Controls
FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
29%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Elphinstone Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5LL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Elphinstone Road has an approved side and rear extension on the planning record.

4 applications on record at 7 Elphinstone Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5LL

4decisions1extensions26documents1nearby
  1. Feb 2012
    Tree WorksTrees
    Outcome in report

    Crown reduce 1 conifer in rear garden to a height of 10m and spread by 3m and reshape into cone shape to match neighbouring conifer. Reduce overhanging branches from Willows in Chewton Common to clear boundary by 2 feet

    Documents
    1 doc on file
    Reference
    T/12/0004
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision
  4. Tree WorksDecision

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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.

Latest sale on 7 Elphinstone Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£1,086,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.2% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£1,195,000

Growth on file: 8.2% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 5 June 2025Most recent

    £1,195,000

    +66.0%over 3 years

  2. 17 March 2022

    £720,000

    +372.1%over 23 years

  3. 25 February 1999

    £152,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH23 5LL: £850,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Elphinstone Road homes

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

Years Held for 7 Elphinstone Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,218

Street avg £3,628

Above

Floor Area

229 m²

Street avg 184 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.1 t/year

Street avg 6.3 t/year

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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.
£1.1m

1 Abingdon Drive, Highcliffe

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6 bed3 bath
£909k

1 Chewton Common Road, Highcliffe

BH23 5LT

3 bed1 bath
£795k

1 Amberwood House, Amberwood Gardens, Walkford

BH23 5RT

4 bed
£759k

1 Bute Drive, Highcliffe

BH23 5LE

4 bed2 bath
£682k

1 Amberwood Gardens, Walkford

BH23 5RT

£650k

1 Chewton Lodge, Highcliffe

BH23 5LQ

4 bed
£615k

1 Chewton Farm Road, Walkford

BH23 5QL

£598k

1 Amberwood Drive, Walkford

BH23 5RU

5 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.
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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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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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 road noise heatmap for BH23 5LL

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
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65 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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