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 £166,000 sits 277.3% above the 1999 sale of £44,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£136/sq ft) was about 20.4% 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
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.
£166,000
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).
Nearby sales in BH5 2HH
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Sold Feb 2018
£165,000Flat 2, 181 Seabourne Road, Bournemouth, BH5 2HH
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 £2,078
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
6/mo
Rising 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