What kind of home is 17 Farwell Close, BH23 7LT?

17 Farwell Close, BH23 7LT is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 17 Farwell Close, BH23 7LT last change hands?

17 Farwell Close, BH23 7LT last sold for £237,000 in November 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £54,000 in February 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 17 Farwell Close, BH23 7LT changed over time?

Across 4 sales between February 1996 and November 2019, 17 Farwell Close, BH23 7LT rose from £54,000 to £237,000, a change of £183,000. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 17 Farwell Close, BH23 7LT have?

The current EPC rating for 17 Farwell Close, BH23 7LT is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in August 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 17 Farwell Close, BH23 7LT?

17 Farwell Close, BH23 7LT has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BH23 7LT. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 17 Farwell Close, BH23 7LT use?

The latest EPC at 17 Farwell Close, BH23 7LT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 17 Farwell Close, BH23 7LT?

17 Farwell Close, BH23 7LT is in council tax band C.

Which area is 17 Farwell Close, BH23 7LT in?

17 Farwell Close, BH23 7LT sits in Burton, Christchurch, Christchurch. It falls within the BH23 postcode district in Dorset.

Is 17 Farwell Close, BH23 7LT in a safe area?

Police records around 17 Farwell Close, BH23 7LT 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.

What schools are near 17 Farwell Close, BH23 7LT?

The closest primary school to 17 Farwell Close, BH23 7LT is Burton Church of England Primary School (186m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Grange School (2.0km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 17 Farwell Close, BH23 7LT?

The closest bus stop to 17 Farwell Close, BH23 7LT is Priory View Road, 49m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Farwell Close, Burton, Christchurch, BH23 7LT

4 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 17 Farwell Close

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

17 Farwell Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Burton, Christchurch, Christchurch (BH23 7LT). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since August 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Sold November 2019 for £237,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1996–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £284,000 is 19.8% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£282/sq ft) was about 68.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2026.

Specifications

What this property has

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2019

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 August 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2019from Aug 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

GoodVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Farwell Close, Burton, Christchurch, BH23 7LT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 17 Farwell Close, Burton, Christchurch, BH23 7LT

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Mar 2026
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Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Lawful development certificate for proposed single storey rear extension
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2 docs on file
Reference
P/26/01145/CLP
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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.

Price for 17 Farwell Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£284,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£237,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

15 November 2019Most recent
£237,000
+170.1%over 19 years
13 June 2000
£87,750
+58.1%over 6 months
29 November 1999
£55,500
+2.8%over 3 years
28 February 1996
£54,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH23 7LT: £295,000 (2026–2018).

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On the street

Versus other Farwell Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 17 Farwell Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,038

Street avg £2,436

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Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

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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

0.0 km

Priory View Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 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 7LT 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 7LT

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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