What type of property is 1 Benson Close, BH23 8HX?

1 Benson Close, BH23 8HX is a 4-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 1 Benson Close, BH23 8HX sell for?

1 Benson Close, BH23 8HX last sold for £298,000 in September 2011, around 15 years ago. Before that, it sold for £258,000 in March 2005, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Benson Close, BH23 8HX appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2005 and September 2011, 1 Benson Close, BH23 8HX rose from £258,000 to £298,000, a change of £40,000. That works out to roughly +2.3% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Benson Close, BH23 8HX?

The current EPC rating for 1 Benson Close, BH23 8HX is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in April 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Benson Close, BH23 8HX?

1 Benson Close, BH23 8HX has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (1,315 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Benson Close, BH23 8HX heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Benson Close, BH23 8HX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Benson Close, BH23 8HX?

1 Benson Close, BH23 8HX is in council tax band D.

Where is 1 Benson Close, BH23 8HX located?

1 Benson Close, BH23 8HX sits in Bransgore, Christchurch, Christchurch. It falls within the BH23 postcode district in Hampshire.

How safe is the area around 1 Benson Close, BH23 8HX?

Police records around 1 Benson Close, BH23 8HX 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 1 Benson Close, BH23 8HX?

The closest primary school to 1 Benson Close, BH23 8HX is Bransgore Church of England Primary School (505m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 1 Benson Close, BH23 8HX?

The closest bus stop to 1 Benson Close, BH23 8HX is Ringwood Road, 158m away. In total there are 16 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Benson Close, Bransgore, Christchurch, BH23 8HX

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

122 m²

1315 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Benson Close

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

1 Benson Close is a four-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Bransgore, Christchurch, Christchurch (BH23 8HX). It has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (around 1315 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2011) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). The latest certificate is from April 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On the market in September 2011 and unlisted since — roughly 15 years. Across 2005–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £416,000 is 39.6% above the 2011 sale price.

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

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageYes

Building

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.

1 Benson Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 29 Apr 2021

Current Certificate

Apr 2011

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 29 April 2021

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Benson Close, Bransgore, Christchurch, BH23 8HX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Benson 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.

1 Benson Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£416,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.3% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£298,000

Growth on file: 2.3% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

1 September 2011Most recent
£298,000
+15.5%over 6 years
24 March 2005
£258,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH23 8HX: £350,000 (2022–2010).

Nearby sales in BH23 8HX

On the street

Versus other Benson Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 1 Benson Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,439

Street avg £3,288

Strongly below

Floor Area

122 m²

Street avg 125 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.3 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

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

0.2 km

Ringwood Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Bransgore Church of England Primary School. 2 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 8HX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BH23 8HX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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