When did The Reef, Flat 20, 16 Boscombe Spa Road, BH5 1AY last change hands?

The Reef, Flat 20, 16 Boscombe Spa Road, BH5 1AY last sold for £345,000 in March 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £310,000 in June 2007, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has The Reef, Flat 20, 16 Boscombe Spa Road, BH5 1AY appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2007 and March 2019, The Reef, Flat 20, 16 Boscombe Spa Road, BH5 1AY rose from £310,000 to £345,000, a change of £35,000. That works out to roughly +0.9% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is The Reef, Flat 20, 16 Boscombe Spa Road, BH5 1AY?

The Reef, Flat 20, 16 Boscombe Spa Road, BH5 1AY is in council tax band E.

Where is The Reef, Flat 20, 16 Boscombe Spa Road, BH5 1AY located?

The Reef, Flat 20, 16 Boscombe Spa Road, BH5 1AY sits in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Bournemouth. It falls within the BH5 postcode district.

Is The Reef, Flat 20, 16 Boscombe Spa Road, BH5 1AY in a safe area?

Police records around The Reef, Flat 20, 16 Boscombe Spa Road, BH5 1AY show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 46% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (74% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve The Reef, Flat 20, 16 Boscombe Spa Road, BH5 1AY?

The closest primary school to The Reef, Flat 20, 16 Boscombe Spa Road, BH5 1AY is Bethany Church of England Junior School (754m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Livingstone Academy Bournemouth (1.7km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is The Reef, Flat 20, 16 Boscombe Spa Road, BH5 1AY?

The closest bus stop to The Reef, Flat 20, 16 Boscombe Spa Road, BH5 1AY is Boscombe Spa Road, 31m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 805m away.

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The Reef, Flat 20, 16 Boscombe Spa Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH5 1AY

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Council tax

Band E

Overview

About The Reef

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

The Reef is a three-bedroom property in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Bournemouth (BH5 1AY). It has council tax band E. The property has underfloor heating on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include a balcony.

Across 2007–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 0.9% per year. Most recent transfer: March 2019 at £345,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

ParkingUnderground
BalconyYes

Building

Underfloor heatingYes

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Energy

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Reef, Flat 20, 16 Boscombe Spa Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH5 1AY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

The Reef has no planning applications on record.

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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.

The Reef's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Last sold (2019)

£345,000

Growth on file: 0.9% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

13 March 2019Most recent
£345,000
+11.3%over 11 years
6 June 2007
£310,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH5 1AY: £375,000 (2025–2022).

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Comparables

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Nearest stop

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Boscombe Spa Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Bethany Church of England Junior School. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

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