138a, Flat 4, Parkwood Road, Bournemouth, BH5 2BW
About 138a
138a is a mid-terrace house in Bournemouth (BH5 2BW). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2007-2011. At 45 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 5 units on EPC record in 138a, where floor areas span 33–48 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since November 2012. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and main heating dropped from Average to Poor. Main heating runs on electricity.
At 45 m² it's 19.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (56 m² median across 25 EPCs).
Energy performance
138a's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 25 September 2035
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system changed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Cavity wall insulation installed
Floor insulation added or improved
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
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.
£191,000
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: £305,000 (2026–2022).
Nearby sales in BH5 2BW
154a, Parkwood Road, Bournemouth, BH5 2BW
Sold May 2026
£525,000Flat 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
£285,000
Versus other Parkwood Road homes
On co₂ emissions, 138a stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
69 (C)
Street avg 67 (D)
Floor Area
45 m²
Street avg 53 m²
CO₂ Emissions
0.5 t/year
Street avg 2.2 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
93/mo
Falling 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.
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
49.7dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.0dB







