What kind of home is 2 Chelsea Gardens, BH8 8EL?

2 Chelsea Gardens, BH8 8EL is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Chelsea Gardens, BH8 8EL?

2 Chelsea Gardens, BH8 8EL last sold for £162,000 in June 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £150,000 in April 2009, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Chelsea Gardens, BH8 8EL?

Across 2 sales between April 2009 and June 2013, 2 Chelsea Gardens, BH8 8EL rose from £150,000 to £162,000, a change of £12,000. That works out to roughly +1.9% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Chelsea Gardens, BH8 8EL?

The current EPC rating for 2 Chelsea Gardens, BH8 8EL is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in January 2020. It has dropped from a B recorded in April 2009. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Chelsea Gardens, BH8 8EL?

2 Chelsea Gardens, BH8 8EL has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Chelsea Gardens, BH8 8EL use?

The latest EPC at 2 Chelsea Gardens, BH8 8EL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Chelsea Gardens, BH8 8EL?

2 Chelsea Gardens, BH8 8EL 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 Chelsea Gardens, BH8 8EL in?

2 Chelsea Gardens, BH8 8EL sits in Bournemouth. It falls within the BH8 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Chelsea Gardens, BH8 8EL?

Police records around 2 Chelsea Gardens, BH8 8EL 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 Chelsea Gardens, BH8 8EL?

The closest primary school to 2 Chelsea Gardens, BH8 8EL is Malmesbury Park Primary School (408m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Livingstone Academy Bournemouth (1.3km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2 Chelsea Gardens, BH8 8EL?

The closest bus stop to 2 Chelsea Gardens, BH8 8EL is Stewart Close, 166m away. The nearest rail option is Bournemouth Rail Station, 796m away.

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2 Chelsea Gardens, Bournemouth, BH8 8EL

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 1st

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Chelsea Gardens

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

2 Chelsea Gardens is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Bournemouth (BH8 8EL). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2020) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (April 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good.

13 years since the last transfer (June 2013). Across 2009–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £223,000 is 37.7% above the 2013 sale price.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

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)

Jan 2020

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2020from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromB83toC77

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

3%78%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Chelsea Gardens, Bournemouth, BH8 8EL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Chelsea Gardens has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

34applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Current estimate

£223,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.9% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£162,000

Growth on file: 1.9% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

27 June 2013Most recent
£162,000
+8.0%over 4 years
26 April 2009
£150,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH8 8EL: £222,500 (2024–2011).

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Bournemouth report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

14/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Stewart Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Malmesbury Park Primary School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BH8 8EL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BH8 8EL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.0dB

Low

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Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 55 points of interest in total.

FAQ

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