What type of property is 5 Fern Close, BH23 7HF?

5 Fern Close, BH23 7HF is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 5 Fern Close, BH23 7HF?

5 Fern Close, BH23 7HF last sold for £325,000 in February 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £50,000 in December 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Fern Close, BH23 7HF changed over time?

Across 5 sales between December 1996 and February 2025, 5 Fern Close, BH23 7HF rose from £50,000 to £325,000, a change of £275,000. That works out to roughly +6.9% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Fern Close, BH23 7HF?

The current EPC rating for 5 Fern Close, BH23 7HF is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in June 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Fern Close, BH23 7HF?

5 Fern Close, BH23 7HF has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BH23 7HF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Fern Close, BH23 7HF heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Fern Close, BH23 7HF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Fern Close, BH23 7HF?

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

Where is 5 Fern Close, BH23 7HF located?

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

Is 5 Fern Close, BH23 7HF in a safe area?

Police records around 5 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 5 Fern Close, BH23 7HF?

The closest primary school to 5 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 transport links are near 5 Fern Close, BH23 7HF?

The closest bus stop to 5 Fern Close, BH23 7HF is Barlands Close, 173m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Fern Close, Burton, Christchurch, BH23 7HF

5 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Fern Close

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

5 Fern Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Burton, Christchurch, Christchurch (BH23 7HF). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2015) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from June 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Most recent transfer was February 2025 at £325,000 — fresh data. Across 1996–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£425/sq ft) was about 180.6% 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
Bathrooms1
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageEn bloc
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Central heatingYes
RefurbishedYes

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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 12 Jun 2025

Current Certificate

Jun 2015

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 12 June 2025

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Fern Close, Burton, Christchurch, BH23 7HF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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.

Latest sale on 5 Fern Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£323,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£325,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

14 February 2025Most recent
£325,000
+38.3%over 9 years
27 August 2015
£235,000
+34.3%over 9 years
30 March 2006
£174,950
+5.1%over 1 year
23 September 2004
£166,500
+233.0%over 7 years
6 December 1996
£50,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH23 7HF: £250,000 (2023–2010).

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 price per m², 5 Fern Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,577

Street avg £2,864

Strongly above

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 97 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

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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£300k

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£277k

1 Burton House, Salisbury Road, Burton

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2 bed2 bath

£421k

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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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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

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Common questions

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