What type of property is 2c, Amberwood Drive, BH23 5RU?

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

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

The current EPC rating for 2c, Amberwood Drive, BH23 5RU is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2c, Amberwood Drive, BH23 5RU?

2c, Amberwood Drive, BH23 5RU has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (1,389 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 2c, Amberwood Drive, BH23 5RU heated?

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

Where is 2c, Amberwood Drive, BH23 5RU located?

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

How safe is the area around 2c, Amberwood Drive, BH23 5RU?

Police records around 2c, 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.

Which schools serve 2c, Amberwood Drive, BH23 5RU?

The closest primary school to 2c, 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 transport links are near 2c, Amberwood Drive, BH23 5RU?

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

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2c, Amberwood Drive, Walkford, Christchurch, BH23 5RU

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

129 m²

1389 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 2c

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

2c is a detached house in Walkford, Christchurch, Christchurch (BH23 5RU). It has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (around 1389 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2012 onwards. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in April 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 74% of similar EPCs).

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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)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 March 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2015from Apr 2011

EPC improved fromD59toE39

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

0%27%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2023from Sept 2015

EPC improved fromE39toC77

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

27%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

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

2c 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.

2c has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£718,000

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 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.

2c outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

77 (C)

Street avg 65 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

129 m²

Street avg 120 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly 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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1 Amberwood House, Amberwood Gardens, Walkford

BH23 5RT

4 bed

£615k

1 Chewton Farm Road, Walkford

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£598k

1 Amberwood Drive, Walkford

BH23 5RU

5 bed2 bath

£596k

1 Colemere Gardens, Highcliffe

BH23 5AS

2 bed1 bath

£909k

1 Chewton Common Road, Highcliffe

BH23 5LT

3 bed1 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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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

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

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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