What type of property is Flat 4, 24 Sea Road, BH5 1DF?

Flat 4, 24 Sea Road, BH5 1DF is a semi-detached house.

When did Flat 4, 24 Sea Road, BH5 1DF last change hands?

Flat 4, 24 Sea Road, BH5 1DF last sold for £172,000 in May 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £42,500 in August 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Flat 4, 24 Sea Road, BH5 1DF appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between August 1995 and May 2023, Flat 4, 24 Sea Road, BH5 1DF rose from £42,500 to £172,000, a change of £129,500. That works out to roughly +5.2% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Flat 4, 24 Sea Road, BH5 1DF have?

The current EPC rating for Flat 4, 24 Sea Road, BH5 1DF is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in December 2022. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat 4, 24 Sea Road, BH5 1DF?

Flat 4, 24 Sea Road, BH5 1DF has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft). That makes it about 72% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BH5 1DF. Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat 4, 24 Sea Road, BH5 1DF heated?

The latest EPC at Flat 4, 24 Sea Road, BH5 1DF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Flat 4, 24 Sea Road, BH5 1DF?

Flat 4, 24 Sea Road, BH5 1DF is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is Flat 4, 24 Sea Road, BH5 1DF located?

Flat 4, 24 Sea Road, BH5 1DF sits in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Bournemouth. It falls within the BH5 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Flat 4, 24 Sea Road, BH5 1DF?

Police records around Flat 4, 24 Sea Road, BH5 1DF 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 Flat 4, 24 Sea Road, BH5 1DF?

The closest primary school to Flat 4, 24 Sea Road, BH5 1DF is Bethany Church of England Junior School (781m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Avonbourne Girls Academy (1.8km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Flat 4, 24 Sea Road, BH5 1DF?

The closest bus stop to Flat 4, 24 Sea Road, BH5 1DF is Percy Road, 105m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 461m away.

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Flat 4, 24 Sea Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH5 1DF

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Flat 4

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

Flat 4 is a semi-detached house in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Bournemouth (BH5 1DF). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. At 67 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (23–67 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (December 2022) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since December 2012. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor.

At 67 m² the property is well over the postcode median (38 m² across 48 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1995–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £198,000 is 15.1% above the 2023 sale price. Last sale on file: £172,000 in May 2023.

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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)

Dec 2022

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2022from Dec 2012

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 4, 24 Sea Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH5 1DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 4 has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

5 notable applications 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.

Flat 4 has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£198,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.2% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£172,000

Growth on file: 5.2% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

25 May 2023Most recent
£172,000
+16.2%over 15 years
24 June 2007
£148,000
+20.3%over 1 year
8 February 2006
£123,000
+189.4%over 10 years
28 August 1995
£42,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH5 1DF: £158,000 (2024–2016).

Nearby sales in BH5 1DF

On the street

Versus other Sea Road homes

Four headline reads against 47 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for Flat 4 runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,567

Street avg £2,964

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Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 43 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Percy Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Bethany Church of England Junior School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BH5 1DF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BH5 1DF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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