Forge Place, Bockhampton Road, Bockhampton, Christchurch, BH23 7AE

Forge Place is a one-bedroom detached house in Bockhampton, Christchurch, Christchurch (BH23 7AE). It has a recorded floor area of 199 m² (around 2142 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1950-1966. The latest certificate (October 2021) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2017. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Main heating runs on oil.

It hasn't traded since May 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 1998–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £783,000 sits 58.2% above the 2007 sale of £495,000. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.