What type of property is 7 Chestnut Avenue, BH25 7BQ?

7 Chestnut Avenue, BH25 7BQ is a detached house.

What energy rating does 7 Chestnut Avenue, BH25 7BQ have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Chestnut Avenue, BH25 7BQ is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2009. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Chestnut Avenue, BH25 7BQ?

7 Chestnut Avenue, BH25 7BQ has a recorded floor area of 147 m² (1,582 sq ft). That makes it about 15% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BH25 7BQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Chestnut Avenue, BH25 7BQ heated?

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

Has 7 Chestnut Avenue, BH25 7BQ had any planning applications?

7 Chestnut Avenue, BH25 7BQ has council approval for an extension granted in January 2024 under ref. 23/11277. Source: PlanIt planning register.

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

7 Chestnut Avenue, BH25 7BQ 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 7 Chestnut Avenue, BH25 7BQ located?

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

How safe is the area around 7 Chestnut Avenue, BH25 7BQ?

Police records around 7 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.

Which schools serve 7 Chestnut Avenue, BH25 7BQ?

The closest primary school to 7 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 7 Chestnut Avenue, BH25 7BQ?

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

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

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

147 m²

1582 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Chestnut Avenue

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

7 Chestnut Avenue is a detached house in Barton On Sea, New Milton, New Milton (BH25 7BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 147 m² (around 1582 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2024. Past consents include an extension, a garage conversion, a porch and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

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Trends

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2022from Feb 2009

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

36%63%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2026from Aug 2022

EPC improved fromD58toC75

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls

AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

63%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

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

Jan 2024
Garage ConversionFull
In report
Replacement of existing UPVC conservatory with a new garden room; new entrance porch to replace existing canopy; conversion of existing integral garage into habitable space; upgrade of existing single brick thick external wall to side extension; fenestration alterations
Agent
2 Lockwood Architects Ltd
ExtensionPorchConservatory
Documents
15 docs on file
Reference
23/11277
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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.

7 Chestnut Avenue has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£662,000

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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

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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.

7 Chestnut Avenue outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

75 (C)

Street avg 58 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

147 m²

Street avg 182 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 7.6 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

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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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Everything within walking distance

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

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