What type of property is Flat 8, 17 Sea Road, BH5 1DH?

Flat 8, 17 Sea Road, BH5 1DH is a mid-terrace house.

When did Flat 8, 17 Sea Road, BH5 1DH last change hands?

Flat 8, 17 Sea Road, BH5 1DH last sold for £130,000 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £142,500 in December 2006. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Flat 8, 17 Sea Road, BH5 1DH appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between December 2006 and May 2024, Flat 8, 17 Sea Road, BH5 1DH fell from £142,500 to £130,000, a change of £12,500. That works out to roughly -0.5% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Flat 8, 17 Sea Road, BH5 1DH have?

The current EPC rating for Flat 8, 17 Sea Road, BH5 1DH is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in February 2020. It has dropped from a B recorded in February 2010. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat 8, 17 Sea Road, BH5 1DH?

Flat 8, 17 Sea Road, BH5 1DH has a recorded floor area of 34 m² (366 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat 8, 17 Sea Road, BH5 1DH heated?

The latest EPC at Flat 8, 17 Sea Road, BH5 1DH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Flat 8, 17 Sea Road, BH5 1DH?

Flat 8, 17 Sea Road, BH5 1DH is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is Flat 8, 17 Sea Road, BH5 1DH located?

Flat 8, 17 Sea Road, BH5 1DH sits in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Bournemouth. It falls within the BH5 postcode district.

Is Flat 8, 17 Sea Road, BH5 1DH in a safe area?

Police records around Flat 8, 17 Sea Road, BH5 1DH 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 8, 17 Sea Road, BH5 1DH?

The closest primary school to Flat 8, 17 Sea Road, BH5 1DH is St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School (673m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Avonbourne Girls Academy (1.7km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Flat 8, 17 Sea Road, BH5 1DH?

The closest bus stop to Flat 8, 17 Sea Road, BH5 1DH is Palmerston Road, 79m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 338m away.

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Flat 8, 17 Sea Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH5 1DH

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor Ground

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

34 m²

366 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Flat 8

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

Flat 8 is a mid-terrace house in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Bournemouth (BH5 1DH). It has a recorded floor area of 34 m² (around 366 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2020) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (February 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. At 34 m² this is the 7th smallest of 17 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 22–67 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 17 units on file.

Across 2006–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at -0.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£355/sq ft) was about 33.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold May 2024 for £130,000.

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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.

Flat 8's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2020

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2020from Feb 2010

EPC improved fromB85toC76

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

29%86%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 8, 17 Sea Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH5 1DH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 8 has no planning applications on record.

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

Current estimate

£140,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.5% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£130,000

Growth on file: -0.5% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

2 May 2024Most recent
£130,000
+21.5%over 1 year
19 September 2022
£107,000
-24.9%over 15 years
1 December 2006
£142,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH5 1DH: £115,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in BH5 1DH

On the street

Versus other Sea Road homes

Four headline reads against 39 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, Flat 8 runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,824

Street avg £3,127

Strongly above

Floor Area

34 m²

Street avg 40 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 1.3 t/year

Above

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Comparables

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Palmerston Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BH5 1DH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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