What kind of home is 7 Bracken Way, BH23 5LW?

7 Bracken Way, BH23 5LW is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 7 Bracken Way, BH23 5LW?

The current EPC rating for 7 Bracken Way, BH23 5LW is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2011. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Bracken Way, BH23 5LW?

7 Bracken Way, BH23 5LW has a recorded floor area of 131 m² (1,410 sq ft). That makes it about 25% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BH23 5LW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Bracken Way, BH23 5LW use?

The latest EPC at 7 Bracken Way, BH23 5LW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Bracken Way, BH23 5LW?

7 Bracken Way, BH23 5LW is in council tax band D.

Which area is 7 Bracken Way, BH23 5LW in?

7 Bracken Way, BH23 5LW sits in Walkford, Christchurch, Christchurch. It falls within the BH23 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 7 Bracken Way, BH23 5LW?

Police records around 7 Bracken Way, BH23 5LW 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 7 Bracken Way, BH23 5LW?

The closest primary school to 7 Bracken Way, BH23 5LW is Highcliffe St Mark Primary School (861m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Arnewood School (2.0km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 7 Bracken Way, BH23 5LW?

The closest bus stop to 7 Bracken Way, BH23 5LW is Bracken Way, 161m away. The nearest rail option is Hinton Admiral Rail Station, 1.7km away.

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7 Bracken Way, Walkford, Christchurch, BH23 5LW

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

131 m²

1410 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 7 Bracken Way

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

7 Bracken Way is a semi-detached house in Walkford, Christchurch, Christchurch (BH23 5LW). It has a recorded floor area of 131 m² (around 1410 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in April 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

At 131 m² the property is well over the postcode median (97 m² across 30 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

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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 3)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 February 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2014from Apr 2011

EPC improved fromD66toE51

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Ventilation

NaturalExtract

Mechanical ventilation installed

Feb 2024from Oct 2014

EPC improved fromE51toC72

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

26%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation

ExtractNatural

Ventilation system changed

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Bracken Way, Walkford, Christchurch, BH23 5LW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Bracken Way 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.

7 Bracken Way has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£432,000

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 5LW: £455,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in BH23 5LW

On the street

Versus other Bracken Way homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 7 Bracken Way runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 63 (D)

Above

Floor Area

131 m²

Street avg 102 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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

Bracken Way — 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 5LW 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 5LW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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