What kind of home is 3 The Lane, BH8 8NE?

3 The Lane, BH8 8NE is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 3 The Lane, BH8 8NE have?

The current EPC rating for 3 The Lane, BH8 8NE is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2014. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 The Lane, BH8 8NE?

3 The Lane, BH8 8NE has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft). That makes it about 80% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BH8 8NE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 The Lane, BH8 8NE use?

The latest EPC at 3 The Lane, BH8 8NE records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 3 The Lane, BH8 8NE had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at 3 The Lane, BH8 8NE was a refusal for single-storey extension (ref. 7-2023-16806-C) in November 2023. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 3 The Lane, BH8 8NE?

3 The Lane, BH8 8NE 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 3 The Lane, BH8 8NE in?

3 The Lane, BH8 8NE sits in Bournemouth. It falls within the BH8 postcode district.

What is crime like near 3 The Lane, BH8 8NE?

Police records around 3 The Lane, BH8 8NE show an average of 265 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 29% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (24% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 3 The Lane, BH8 8NE?

The closest primary school to 3 The Lane, BH8 8NE is Malmesbury Park Primary School (415m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Livingstone Academy Bournemouth (1.2km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 3 The Lane, BH8 8NE?

The closest bus stop to 3 The Lane, BH8 8NE is Stewart Close, 43m away. The nearest rail option is Bournemouth Rail Station, 700m away.

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3 The Lane, Lowther Gardens, Bournemouth, BH8 8NE

3 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 3 The Lane

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

3 The Lane is a semi-detached house in Bournemouth (BH8 8NE). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2022 onwards and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in May 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 55 m² the property is well over the postcode median (39 m² across 5 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include subdivision and change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

3 The Lane's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

0.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2024from May 2014

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Apr 2026from Nov 2024

EPC improved fromD62toC72

Heating System

Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

21st centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CRecent new buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

Because the property has been extended more than once and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 The Lane, Lowther Gardens, Bournemouth, BH8 8NE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A change of use to residential application was refused at 3 The Lane in 2023.

3 applications on record at 3 The Lane, Lowther Gardens, Bournemouth, BH8 8NE

3decisions1extensions37documents34nearby

Flagged:SubdivisionChange of use

Mar 2023
SubdivisionFull
Outcome in report
Conversion of ground floor store (Use Class B8) to a 1-bed dwelling with associated cycle storage
Change of Use
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
7-2023-16806-B
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SubdivisionJan 2026Decision
Change of UseNov 2023Decision

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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.

3 The Lane has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£207,000

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 4 sales in BH8 8NE: £147,000 (2022–2014).

Nearby sales in BH8 8NE

On the street

Versus other The Lane homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 3 The Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 46 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 47 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

0.7 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

265/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Stewart Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Malmesbury Park Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BH8 8NE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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