What type of property is 1a, Flat 5, Methuen Close, BH8 8NA?

1a, Flat 5, Methuen Close, BH8 8NA is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 1a, Flat 5, Methuen Close, BH8 8NA have?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Flat 5, Methuen Close, BH8 8NA is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in February 2019. It has dropped from a B recorded in January 2009. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a, Flat 5, Methuen Close, BH8 8NA?

1a, Flat 5, Methuen Close, BH8 8NA has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft). That makes it about 39% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BH8 8NA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a, Flat 5, Methuen Close, BH8 8NA heated?

The latest EPC at 1a, Flat 5, Methuen Close, BH8 8NA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 1a, Flat 5, Methuen Close, BH8 8NA located?

1a, Flat 5, Methuen Close, BH8 8NA sits in Bournemouth. It falls within the BH8 postcode district.

Is 1a, Flat 5, Methuen Close, BH8 8NA in a safe area?

Police records around 1a, Flat 5, Methuen Close, BH8 8NA 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 1a, Flat 5, Methuen Close, BH8 8NA?

The closest primary school to 1a, Flat 5, Methuen Close, BH8 8NA is Malmesbury Park Primary School (324m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Livingstone Academy Bournemouth (1.1km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1a, Flat 5, Methuen Close, BH8 8NA?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Flat 5, Methuen Close, BH8 8NA is Ophir Gardens, 130m away. The nearest rail option is Bournemouth Rail Station, 584m away.

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1a, Flat 5, Methuen Close, Bournemouth, BH8 8NA

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 2nd

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a semi-detached house in Bournemouth (BH8 8NA). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2007 onwards. The latest certificate (February 2019) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (January 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good.

At 62 m² the property is well over the postcode median (42 m² across 20 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

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Energy

Energy performance

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

1a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Feb 2019

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2018from Jan 2009

EPC improved fromB82toD67

Main Fuel

GasCommunity

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

3%67%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2019from May 2018

EPC improved fromD67toC79

Main Fuel

CommunityGas

Fuel source changed

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Flat 5, Methuen Close, Bournemouth, BH8 8NA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

34 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

1a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£205,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH8 8NA: £325,000 (2024–2003).

Nearby sales in BH8 8NA

On the street

Versus other Methuen Close homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 1a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

79 (C)

Street avg 74 (C)

On par

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 44 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 1.2 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Ophir Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Malmesbury Park Primary School. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BH8 8NA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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