What type of property is 2 Saxonhurst, Dark Lane, BH23 7EA?

2 Saxonhurst, Dark Lane, BH23 7EA is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 2 Saxonhurst, Dark Lane, BH23 7EA?

The current EPC rating for 2 Saxonhurst, Dark Lane, BH23 7EA is E with a score of 39 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. It has improved from a G recorded in October 2008 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Saxonhurst, Dark Lane, BH23 7EA?

2 Saxonhurst, Dark Lane, BH23 7EA has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft). That makes it about 30% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BH23 7EA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Saxonhurst, Dark Lane, BH23 7EA heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Saxonhurst, Dark Lane, BH23 7EA records lpg as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Saxonhurst, Dark Lane, BH23 7EA?

2 Saxonhurst, Dark Lane, BH23 7EA is in council tax band D.

Where is 2 Saxonhurst, Dark Lane, BH23 7EA located?

2 Saxonhurst, Dark Lane, BH23 7EA sits in Hinton, Christchurch, Christchurch. It falls within the BH23 postcode district in Hampshire.

Is 2 Saxonhurst, Dark Lane, BH23 7EA in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Saxonhurst, Dark Lane, BH23 7EA 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 2 Saxonhurst, Dark Lane, BH23 7EA?

The closest primary school to 2 Saxonhurst, Dark Lane, BH23 7EA is Highcliffe St Mark Primary School (1.6km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Highcliffe School (2.3km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Saxonhurst, Dark Lane, BH23 7EA?

The closest bus stop to 2 Saxonhurst, Dark Lane, BH23 7EA is Walkford Hotel, 1.1km away. The nearest rail option is Hinton Admiral Rail Station, 1.5km away.

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2 Saxonhurst, Dark Lane, Hinton, Christchurch, BH23 7EA

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 39

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Saxonhurst

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

2 Saxonhurst is a semi-detached house in Hinton, Christchurch, Christchurch (BH23 7EA). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows an E (score 39), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and main heating went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 80), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on lpg.

At 74 m² it sits well below the postcode median (113 m² across 11 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

E39

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 July 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2013from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromG16toE39

Hot Water

Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

27%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (70 kWp) installed

Jul 2025from Feb 2013

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildNo mains gas

Because the property was built before 1919 and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Saxonhurst, Dark Lane, Hinton, Christchurch, BH23 7EA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Saxonhurst 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.

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

Current estimate

£350,000

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 7EA: £700,000 (2025–2016).

Nearby sales in BH23 7EA

On the street

Versus other Dark Lane homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 2 Saxonhurst lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

39 (E)

Street avg 40 (E)

Below

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 124 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 6.2 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

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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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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.

Full Christchurch report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

205/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.1 km

Walkford Hotel — bus stop.

Closest school

1.6 km

Highcliffe St Mark Primary School. 5 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BH23 7EA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BH23 7EA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

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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