126 Avon Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8SF
About 126 Avon Road
126 Avon Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Bournemouth (BH8 8SF). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Other recorded features include outbuildings and a loft.
A recent sale: £350,000 in September 2025. Across 1998–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£325/sq ft) was about 62.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
- Dining roomYes
- Utility roomYes
- CloakroomYes
- LoftYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- OutbuildingsYes
Building
- Central heatingYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Cavity wall insulation installed
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
126 Avon Road has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
34applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
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Sales history & valuation
Price for 126 Avon Road has grown more than fourfold since the 1998 starting point.
£339,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.7% per year over 27 years.
£350,000
Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 27 years.
Sales timeline
25 September 2025Most recent
£350,000
+67.5%over 13 years1 July 2012
£209,000
+248.6%over 14 years8 June 1998
£59,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in BH8 8SF: £330,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in BH8 8SF
Everything we know about 126 Avon Road, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
Versus other Avon Road homes
On years held, 126 Avon Road runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,500
Street avg £2,732
Floor Area
100 m²
Street avg 98 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.1 t/year
Street avg 3.7 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
14/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Bennett Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Malmesbury Park Primary School. 26 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.5dB