What type of property is 2 Preston Lane, BH23 7JU?

2 Preston Lane, BH23 7JU is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 2 Preston Lane, BH23 7JU last change hands?

2 Preston Lane, BH23 7JU last sold for £635,000 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Preston Lane, BH23 7JU have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Preston Lane, BH23 7JU is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. It has dropped from a C recorded in August 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Preston Lane, BH23 7JU?

2 Preston Lane, BH23 7JU has a recorded floor area of 173 m² (1,862 sq ft), around 58 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 60% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BH23 7JU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Preston Lane, BH23 7JU heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Preston Lane, BH23 7JU records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 2 Preston Lane, BH23 7JU?

2 Preston Lane, BH23 7JU has 2 approved extension applications on file including single-storey rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 Preston Lane, BH23 7JU?

2 Preston Lane, BH23 7JU is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 2 Preston Lane, BH23 7JU located?

2 Preston Lane, BH23 7JU sits in Burton, Christchurch, Christchurch. It falls within the BH23 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Preston Lane, BH23 7JU?

Police records around 2 Preston Lane, BH23 7JU 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 Preston Lane, BH23 7JU?

The closest primary school to 2 Preston Lane, BH23 7JU is Burton Church of England Primary School (434m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Grange School (1.6km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Preston Lane, BH23 7JU?

The closest bus stop to 2 Preston Lane, BH23 7JU is Burton Green, 125m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Preston Lane, Burton, Christchurch, BH23 7JU

Notable views2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

173 m²

1862 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Preston Lane

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

2 Preston Lane is a three-bedroom detached house in Burton, Christchurch, Christchurch (BH23 7JU). It has a recorded floor area of 173 m² (around 1862 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (August 2019); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and main heating went from Very Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include notable views and a conservatory.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 173 m² it's 15.7% larger than the typical home in the postcode (150 m² median across 6 EPCs). Last sale on file: £635,000 in March 2024.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

GarageDetached
Notable viewsYes

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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.

2 Preston Lane's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 July 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Aug 2019

EPC improved fromC79toD55

Heating System

Warm AirGas Boiler

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Main Fuel

ElectricOil

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

100%27%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Preston Lane, Burton, Christchurch, BH23 7JU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 2 Preston Lane, Burton, Christchurch, BH23 7JU

2decisions2extensions44documents1nearby

Feb 2025
PorchFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Addition of first floor accommodation, formation of dormers to front and back. Demolish Conservatory, new single storey rear extension. Update to fenestration and addition of front Porch. Demolish existing garage and propose new garage. Widening of existing opening to site and treatment to boundary.
Extension
Documents
18 docs on file
Reference
8/24/0499/HOU
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More recent applications — locked
PorchOct 2025Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) and removal of conditions 3 (External Facing Materials), 4 (Boundary Treatment details) and 5 (Hard and Soft Landscape details) of planning application 8/24/0499/HOU for Addition of first floor accommodation, formation of dormers to front and back. Demolish Conservatory, new single storey rear extension. Update to fenestration and addition of front Porch. Demolish existing garage and propose new garage. Widening of existing opening to site and treatment to boundary.Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

2 Preston Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£657,000

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Last sold (2024)

£635,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

15 March 2024Most recent
£635,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH23 7JU: £582,500 (2025–2013).

Nearby sales in BH23 7JU

On the street

Versus other Preston Lane homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 2 Preston Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,671

Street avg £4,871

Above

Floor Area

173 m²

Street avg 131 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

7.9 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Strongly below

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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

0.1 km

Burton Green — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 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 7JU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BH23 7JU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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