What type of property is 18 Wessex Gate, BH8 8PD?

18 Wessex Gate, BH8 8PD is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 18 Wessex Gate, BH8 8PD last change hands?

18 Wessex Gate, BH8 8PD last sold for £235,000 in February 2017, around 9 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £123,495 in March 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 18 Wessex Gate, BH8 8PD?

Across 3 sales between March 2002 and February 2017, 18 Wessex Gate, BH8 8PD rose from £123,495 to £235,000, a change of £111,505. That works out to roughly +4.4% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 18 Wessex Gate, BH8 8PD?

The current EPC rating for 18 Wessex Gate, BH8 8PD is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in December 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 Wessex Gate, BH8 8PD?

18 Wessex Gate, BH8 8PD has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 18 Wessex Gate, BH8 8PD heated?

The latest EPC at 18 Wessex Gate, BH8 8PD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 18 Wessex Gate, BH8 8PD?

18 Wessex Gate, BH8 8PD is in council tax band C.

Where is 18 Wessex Gate, BH8 8PD located?

18 Wessex Gate, BH8 8PD sits in Bournemouth. It falls within the BH8 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 18 Wessex Gate, BH8 8PD?

Police records around 18 Wessex Gate, BH8 8PD 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.

Which schools serve 18 Wessex Gate, BH8 8PD?

The closest primary school to 18 Wessex Gate, BH8 8PD is Malmesbury Park Primary School (290m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Livingstone Academy Bournemouth (1.2km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 18 Wessex Gate, BH8 8PD?

The closest bus stop to 18 Wessex Gate, BH8 8PD is St Andrews Church, 112m away. The nearest rail option is Bournemouth Rail Station, 753m away.

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18 Wessex Gate, Malmesbury Park Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8PD

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 18 Wessex Gate

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

18 Wessex Gate is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Bournemouth (BH8 8PD). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2019) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2002–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £288,000 is 22.6% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£336/sq ft) was about 51.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in February 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingAllocated

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Dec 2019

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 December 2029

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2009from Nov 2008

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Dec 2019from Nov 2009

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

12%93%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Wessex Gate, Malmesbury Park Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8PD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Wessex Gate has no planning applications on record.

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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.

18 Wessex Gate valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£288,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£235,000

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

28 February 2017Most recent
£235,000
+23.7%over 6 years
22 April 2010
£190,000
+53.9%over 8 years
15 March 2002
£123,495

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH8 8PD: £212,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in BH8 8PD

On the street

Versus other Wessex Gate homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 18 Wessex Gate runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,615

Street avg £3,524

On par

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 65 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Strongly below

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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

0.1 km

St Andrews Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Malmesbury Park Primary School. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BH8 8PD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

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Common questions

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