14b, Crabton Close Road, Bournemouth, BH5 1HL
About 14b
14b is a three-bedroom detached house in Bournemouth (BH5 1HL). It has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (around 1141 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. At 106 m² this is the 56th smallest of 62 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 31–239 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in July 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
At 106 m² the property is well over the postcode median (60 m² across 61 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2007–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £225,000 is 43.3% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£138/sq ft) was about 21.2% below the postcode norm. On the market in September 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
- Dining roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
- StudyYes
Outside
- Communal gardenYes
- ParkingAllocated
Building
- Heating systemGas
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 21 July 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Wall insulation improved
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
14b 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.
Sales history & valuation
14b saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.
£225,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 8 years.
£157,000
Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 8 years.
Sales timeline
22 September 2015Most recent
£157,000
-3.1%over 3 years28 June 2012
£162,000
+40.9%over 5 years28 June 2007
£115,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BH5 1HL: £187,500 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in BH5 1HL
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Sold Mar 2025
£195,00012b, Crabton Close Road, Bournemouth, BH5 1HL
Sold Jan 2025
£167,000Flat 4, 10 Crabton Close Road, Bournemouth, BH5 1HL
Sold Sept 2024
£187,500Flat 1, 10 Crabton Close Road, Bournemouth, BH5 1HL
Sold May 2024
£180,000
Versus other Crabton Close Road homes
On floor area, 14b stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,481
Street avg £2,259
Floor Area
106 m²
Street avg 62 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.7 t/year
Street avg 2.8 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
93/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Westby Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School. 22 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.2dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.1dB







