What council tax band is 8 Bracken Way, BH23 5LW?

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

Where is 8 Bracken Way, BH23 5LW located?

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

Is 8 Bracken Way, BH23 5LW in a safe area?

Police records around 8 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.

Which schools serve 8 Bracken Way, BH23 5LW?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Bracken Way, BH23 5LW?

The closest bus stop to 8 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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8 Bracken Way, Walkford, Christchurch, BH23 5LW

Council tax

Band D

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Overview

About 8 Bracken Way

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

8 Bracken Way is a property in Walkford, Christchurch, Christchurch (BH23 5LW). It has council tax band D.

Energy

Energy performance

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Bracken Way, Walkford, Christchurch, BH23 5LW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

No planning applications are recorded against 8 Bracken Way, Walkford, Christchurch, BH23 5LW. The full report also covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

1 Abbots Close, Highcliffe

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1 Abingdon Drive, Highcliffe

BH23 5JY

6 bed3 bath

£598k

1 Amberwood Drive, Walkford

BH23 5RU

5 bed2 bath

£682k

1 Amberwood Gardens, Walkford

BH23 5RT

£795k

1 Amberwood House, Amberwood Gardens, Walkford

BH23 5RT

4 bed

£562k

1 Angeline Close, Highcliffe

BH23 5BS

£359k

1 Apple Tree Gardens, Walkford

BH23 5FN

£484k

1 Arbor Close, Highcliffe

BH23 5FX

2 bed

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.

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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