What type of property is 9 Downton Close, BH8 0EP?

9 Downton Close, BH8 0EP is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 9 Downton Close, BH8 0EP last change hands?

9 Downton Close, BH8 0EP last sold for £358,500 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £75,950 in November 1997, so prices have been rising over 26 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 9 Downton Close, BH8 0EP changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 1997 and March 2024, 9 Downton Close, BH8 0EP rose from £75,950 to £358,500, a change of £282,550. That works out to roughly +6.1% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 9 Downton Close, BH8 0EP?

The current EPC rating for 9 Downton Close, BH8 0EP is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Downton Close, BH8 0EP?

9 Downton Close, BH8 0EP has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft), around 20 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BH8 0EP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Downton Close, BH8 0EP heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Downton Close, BH8 0EP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 9 Downton Close, BH8 0EP?

9 Downton Close, BH8 0EP is in council tax band C.

Where is 9 Downton Close, BH8 0EP located?

9 Downton Close, BH8 0EP sits in Bournemouth. It falls within the BH8 postcode district.

Is 9 Downton Close, BH8 0EP in a safe area?

Police records around 9 Downton Close, BH8 0EP show an average of 14 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 47% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 9 Downton Close, BH8 0EP?

The closest primary school to 9 Downton Close, BH8 0EP is Muscliff Primary School (147m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bournemouth School for Girls (865m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 9 Downton Close, BH8 0EP?

The closest bus stop to 9 Downton Close, BH8 0EP is Harbeck Road, 121m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Downton Close, Bournemouth, BH8 0EP

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 9 Downton Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

9 Downton Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Bournemouth (BH8 0EP). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a C (score 71). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

Across 1997–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £405,000 is 13% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£416/sq ft) was about 40.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold March 2024 for £358,500.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Downton Close, Bournemouth, BH8 0EP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Downton Close has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

9 Downton Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£405,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£358,500

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

22 March 2024Most recent
£358,500
+372.0%over 26 years
14 November 1997
£75,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH8 0EP: £363,500 (2023–2020).

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On the street

Versus other Downton Close homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

9 Downton Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,481

Street avg £3,869

On par

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Bournemouth report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

14/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Harbeck Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Muscliff Primary School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BH8 0EP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BH8 0EP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.7dB

Low

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 47 points of interest in total.

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