138a, Flat 2, Parkwood Road, Bournemouth, BH5 2BW
About 138a
138a is a semi-detached house in Bournemouth (BH5 2BW). It has a recorded floor area of 33 m² (around 355 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 33 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across 138a (33–48 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 5 units on file. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2013 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Main heating runs on electricity.
At 33 m² it sits well below the postcode median (56 m² across 25 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
138a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
14 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
138a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£178,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 BH5 2BW: £234,000 (2025–2021).
Nearby sales in BH5 2BW
Flat 3, 156 Parkwood Road, Bournemouth, BH5 2BW
Sold Aug 2025
£225,000138 Parkwood Road, Bournemouth, BH5 2BW
Sold Sept 2023
£305,000136 Parkwood Road, Bournemouth, BH5 2BW
Sold Feb 2023
£175,000140 Parkwood Road, Bournemouth, BH5 2BW
Sold Jan 2020
£285,000154a, Parkwood Road, Bournemouth, BH5 2BW
Sold Oct 2017
£340,000
Versus other Parkwood Road homes
138a is notably below the street on floor area.
EPC Rating
65 (D)
Street avg 67 (D)
Floor Area
33 m²
Street avg 54 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.0 t/year
Street avg 2.1 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
6/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Fishermans Walk — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Pokesdown Community Primary School. 19 schools nearby.
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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
49.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.0dB