What type of property is 12 Fern Close, BH23 7HF?

12 Fern Close, BH23 7HF is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 12 Fern Close, BH23 7HF last change hands?

12 Fern Close, BH23 7HF last sold for £202,000 in April 2011, around 15 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Fern Close, BH23 7HF?

The current EPC rating for 12 Fern Close, BH23 7HF is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in June 2012. It has dropped from a C recorded in September 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Fern Close, BH23 7HF?

12 Fern Close, BH23 7HF has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Fern Close, BH23 7HF heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Fern Close, BH23 7HF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Fern Close, BH23 7HF?

12 Fern Close, BH23 7HF is in council tax band C.

Where is 12 Fern Close, BH23 7HF located?

12 Fern Close, BH23 7HF sits in Burton, Christchurch, Christchurch. It falls within the BH23 postcode district in Dorset.

How safe is the area around 12 Fern Close, BH23 7HF?

Police records around 12 Fern Close, BH23 7HF 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 12 Fern Close, BH23 7HF?

The closest primary school to 12 Fern Close, BH23 7HF is Burton Church of England Primary School (649m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Grange School (1.7km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 12 Fern Close, BH23 7HF?

The closest bus stop to 12 Fern Close, BH23 7HF is Barlands Close, 173m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Fern Close, Burton, Christchurch, BH23 7HF

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band C

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Overview

About 12 Fern Close

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

12 Fern Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Burton, Christchurch, Christchurch (BH23 7HF). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2012) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (September 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from June 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It hasn't traded since April 2011, a hold of 15 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £310,000 sits 53.5% above the 2011 sale of £202,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£257/sq ft) was about 49.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 10 Jun 2022

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2012

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

—

Certificate validity

Expired on 10 June 2022

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2012from Sept 2010

EPC improved fromC70toD67

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

9%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Fern Close, Burton, Christchurch, BH23 7HF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Fern Close 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.

12 Fern Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£310,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2011)

£202,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

26 April 2011Most recent
£202,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH23 7HF: £250,000 (2025–2012).

Nearby sales in BH23 7HF

On the street

Versus other Fern Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 12 Fern Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,767

Street avg £3,226

On par

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 96 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

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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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£300k

1 Cowleys Road, Burton

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4 bed

£277k

1 Burton House, Salisbury Road, Burton

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2 bed2 bath

£421k

1 Holly Gardens, Burton

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2 bed2 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.

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

0.2 km

Barlands Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Burton Church of England Primary School. 11 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 7HF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BH23 7HF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.6dB

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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