What kind of home is 31 Chestnut Avenue, BH25 7BQ?

31 Chestnut Avenue, BH25 7BQ is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 31 Chestnut Avenue, BH25 7BQ?

31 Chestnut Avenue, BH25 7BQ last sold for £660,000 in September 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £452,500 in June 2011, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 31 Chestnut Avenue, BH25 7BQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 2011 and September 2019, 31 Chestnut Avenue, BH25 7BQ rose from £452,500 to £660,000, a change of £207,500. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 31 Chestnut Avenue, BH25 7BQ?

The current EPC rating for 31 Chestnut Avenue, BH25 7BQ is E with a score of 53 out of 100, lodged in June 2015. It has improved from a F recorded in February 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 31 Chestnut Avenue, BH25 7BQ?

31 Chestnut Avenue, BH25 7BQ has a recorded floor area of 149 m² (1,604 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BH25 7BQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 31 Chestnut Avenue, BH25 7BQ use?

The latest EPC at 31 Chestnut Avenue, BH25 7BQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 31 Chestnut Avenue, BH25 7BQ?

31 Chestnut Avenue, BH25 7BQ is in council tax band E.

Which area is 31 Chestnut Avenue, BH25 7BQ in?

31 Chestnut Avenue, BH25 7BQ sits in Barton On Sea, New Milton, New Milton. It falls within the BH25 postcode district in Hampshire.

Is 31 Chestnut Avenue, BH25 7BQ in a safe area?

Police records around 31 Chestnut Avenue, BH25 7BQ show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 33% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 31 Chestnut Avenue, BH25 7BQ?

The closest primary school to 31 Chestnut Avenue, BH25 7BQ is New Milton Infant School (477m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Arnewood School (883m).

What transport links are near 31 Chestnut Avenue, BH25 7BQ?

The closest bus stop to 31 Chestnut Avenue, BH25 7BQ is Becton Mead, 232m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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31 Chestnut Avenue, Barton On Sea, New Milton, BH25 7BQ

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

149 m²

1604 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 53

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 31 Chestnut Avenue

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

31 Chestnut Avenue is a four-bedroom detached house in Barton On Sea, New Milton, New Milton (BH25 7BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 149 m² (around 1604 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2015) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in February 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from June 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2011–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£412/sq ft) was about 54.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2019 at £660,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2020.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

31 Chestnut Avenue's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 08 Jun 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2015

EPC Rating

E53

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

7.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2015from Feb 2011

EPC improved fromF32toE53

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Chestnut Avenue, Barton On Sea, New Milton, BH25 7BQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jan 2020
PorchOutline
In report
Extension: Rear of property
Proposed rear extension, 2 No additional windows at ground floor (side elevation) and new front porch (Lawful Development Certificate that permission is not required for proposal)
Agent
MBA Architecture Ltd
Extension
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
19/11562
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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.

31 Chestnut Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£696,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£660,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

9 September 2019Most recent
£660,000
+45.9%over 8 years
1 June 2011
£452,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH25 7BQ: £702,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in BH25 7BQ

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On the street

Versus other Chestnut Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

31 Chestnut Avenue outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,430

Street avg £3,414

Strongly above

Floor Area

149 m²

Street avg 182 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

7.8 t/year

Street avg 7.3 t/year

On par

Comparables

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Area

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Becton Mead — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

New Milton Infant School. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BH25 7BQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BH25 7BQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

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Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 35 points of interest in total.

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