What kind of home is 2 Amberwood Drive, BH23 5RU?

2 Amberwood Drive, BH23 5RU is a detached house.

When did 2 Amberwood Drive, BH23 5RU last change hands?

2 Amberwood Drive, BH23 5RU last sold for £480,000 in March 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Amberwood Drive, BH23 5RU?

The current EPC rating for 2 Amberwood Drive, BH23 5RU is E with a score of 39 out of 100, lodged in September 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Amberwood Drive, BH23 5RU?

2 Amberwood Drive, BH23 5RU has a recorded floor area of 140 m² (1,507 sq ft). That makes it about 15% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BH23 5RU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Amberwood Drive, BH23 5RU use?

The latest EPC at 2 Amberwood Drive, BH23 5RU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 2 Amberwood Drive, BH23 5RU have?

2 Amberwood Drive, BH23 5RU has 3 planning records on file (1 approved, 1 refused), most recent in June 2017. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Amberwood Drive, BH23 5RU?

2 Amberwood Drive, BH23 5RU 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 2 Amberwood Drive, BH23 5RU in?

2 Amberwood Drive, BH23 5RU sits in Walkford, Christchurch, Christchurch. It falls within the BH23 postcode district in Dorset.

Is 2 Amberwood Drive, BH23 5RU in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Amberwood Drive, BH23 5RU 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 2 Amberwood Drive, BH23 5RU?

The closest primary school to 2 Amberwood Drive, BH23 5RU is Highcliffe St Mark Primary School (563m). The closest secondary is Highcliffe School (1.4km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Amberwood Drive, BH23 5RU?

The closest rail stop to 2 Amberwood Drive, BH23 5RU is Hinton Admiral Rail Station, 781m away. The nearest bus option is Carisbrooke Way, 791m away.

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2 Amberwood Drive, Walkford, Christchurch, BH23 5RU

3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

140 m²

1507 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 39

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Amberwood Drive

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

2 Amberwood Drive is a detached house in Walkford, Christchurch, Christchurch (BH23 5RU). It has a recorded floor area of 140 m² (around 1507 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (September 2015) shows an E (score 39), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 77), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from September 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 84% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £626,000 is 30.4% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£319/sq ft) was about 39.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 10 years since the last transfer (March 2016). 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused.

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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.

2 Amberwood Drive's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 15 Sept 2025

Current Certificate

Sept 2015

EPC Rating

E39

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

9.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 15 September 2025

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Amberwood Drive, Walkford, Christchurch, BH23 5RU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 2 Amberwood Drive, Walkford, Christchurch, BH23 5RU

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May 2016
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Maple Fell.
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
8/16/0863/REG14
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Demolition And RebuildOct 2016Decision

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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.

2 Amberwood Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£626,000

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Last sold (2016)

£480,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 March 2016Most recent
£480,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH23 5RU: £520,000 (2023–2017).

Nearby sales in BH23 5RU

On the street

Versus other Amberwood Drive homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Amberwood Drive is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£3,429

Street avg £3,487

Below

Floor Area

140 m²

Street avg 120 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

9.8 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

205/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.8 km

Hinton Admiral Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.6 km

Highcliffe St Mark Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BH23 5RU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BH23 5RU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.2dB

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