What kind of home is 2 Barrow Drive, BH8 0HY?

2 Barrow Drive, BH8 0HY is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 2 Barrow Drive, BH8 0HY sell for?

2 Barrow Drive, BH8 0HY last sold for £175,000 in October 2010, around 16 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Barrow Drive, BH8 0HY have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Barrow Drive, BH8 0HY is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in July 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Barrow Drive, BH8 0HY?

2 Barrow Drive, BH8 0HY has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Barrow Drive, BH8 0HY use?

The latest EPC at 2 Barrow Drive, BH8 0HY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Barrow Drive, BH8 0HY?

2 Barrow Drive, BH8 0HY is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 2 Barrow Drive, BH8 0HY in?

2 Barrow Drive, BH8 0HY sits in Bournemouth. It falls within the BH8 postcode district.

Is 2 Barrow Drive, BH8 0HY in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Barrow Drive, BH8 0HY 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.

What schools are near 2 Barrow Drive, BH8 0HY?

The closest primary school to 2 Barrow Drive, BH8 0HY is Jewell Academy Bournemouth (350m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Bishop of Winchester Academy (1.1km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2 Barrow Drive, BH8 0HY?

The closest bus stop to 2 Barrow Drive, BH8 0HY is Mountbatten Road, 152m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Barrow Drive, Bournemouth, BH8 0HY

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Barrow Drive

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

2 Barrow Drive is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bournemouth (BH8 0HY). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77).

It hasn't traded since October 2010, a hold of 16 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £286,000 sits 63.4% above the 2010 sale of £175,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£206/sq ft) was about 19.8% below the postcode norm.

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Valuation

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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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2020

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Aug 2010

Low Energy Lighting

18%67%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Barrow Drive, Bournemouth, BH8 0HY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Barrow Drive 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.

Current estimate

£286,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2010)

£175,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

6 October 2010Most recent
£175,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in BH8 0HY: £238,000 (2022–2014).

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On the street

Versus other Barrow Drive homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Barrow Drive is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,215

Street avg £2,916

Strongly below

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Bournemouth district page.

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Crime

14/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Mountbatten Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Jewell Academy Bournemouth. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BH8 0HY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.7dB

Low

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70 dB

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 52 points of interest in total.

FAQ

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