169a, Seabourne Road, Bournemouth, BH5 2HH
About 169a
169a is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Bournemouth (BH5 2HH). It has a recorded floor area of 30 m² (around 323 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. At 30 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (30–86 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since March 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average.
Held since October 1999 — that's 27 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1999–1999, sale prices on this property compounded at -38.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £156,000 sits 254.5% above the 1999 sale of £44,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£136/sq ft) was about 17.1% below the postcode norm. At 30 m² it sits well below the postcode median (59 m² across 12 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingYes
Building
- Central heatingYes
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Energy performance
169a's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 9 March 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
Floor insulation added or improved
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Planning history
169a 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
Latest sale on 169a was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£156,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -38.9% per year over 1 year.
£44,000
Growth on file: -38.9% per year over 1 year.
Sales timeline
28 October 1999Most recent
£44,000
-38.9%31 August 1999
£72,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BH5 2HH: £118,750 (2023–2006).
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Sold Dec 2016
£118,750Flat 1, 181 Seabourne Road, Bournemouth, BH5 2HH
Sold Mar 2016
£125,000169 Seabourne Road, Bournemouth, BH5 2HH
Sold Sept 2006
£114,950
Versus other Seabourne Road homes
169a is notably below the street on floor area.
Price per m²
£1,467
Street avg £2,065
Floor Area
30 m²
Street avg 58 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.2 t/year
Street avg 3.5 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
Woodside Road Car Park — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Pokesdown Community Primary School. 20 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