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Get startedForge 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. Sale prices here have outpaced England HPI: 12.1% per year against 0% for the wider region. Today's modelled estimate of £790,000 sits 59.6% 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.
A recent planning application at Forge Place was refused — worth checking the council file.
Non Material amendment to planning application 8/21/0492/HOU to amend 1. Extending single storey roof soffit by 450mm to form brise soleil canopy. 2. Infilling side glazed light to the kitchen door. 3. Changing bi-fold doors to sliding doors. 4. Flat roof light changed to lantern type and reduced in size.
Sale price has at least doubled since 1998.
£790,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.1% per year over 9 years.
£495,000
Growth on file: 12.1% per year over 9 years.
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Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
43.8dB

Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
Window efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Extension: Side of property
Single Storey Side Extension
1 more application for this property
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3 May 2007Most recent
£495,000
+176.6%over 8 years12 June 1998
£178,950
Median price across the last 1 sales in BH23 7AE: £550,000 (2018–2018).
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BH23 7GA
Lamb Inn Winkton — bus stop.
Closest school
0.9 km
Burton Church of England Primary School. 6 schools nearby.
Flood risk
Medium
From the Environment Agency.
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
36.4dB