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51a, Chatsworth Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8SL

Property type
Detached
Floor Ground
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
66 m²
710 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 51a

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

51a is a detached house in Bournemouth (BH8 8SL). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. The latest certificate (September 2013) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (November 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). The latest certificate is from September 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. At 66 m² this is the 10th smallest of 39 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 14–179 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 39 units on file.

Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in May 2004. Across 2001–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 38.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £214,000 sits 55.6% above the 2004 sale of £137,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£194/sq ft) was about 18.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 66 m² it sits well below the postcode median (119 m² across 38 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

51a's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 04 Sept 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2013

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 4 September 2023

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2013from Nov 2009
EPC improved fromC75toD63
Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

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Early 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 51a, Chatsworth Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8SL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

51a has no planning applications on record.

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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.

51a has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£214,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 38.9% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£137,500

Growth on file: 38.9% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 20 May 2004Most recent

    £137,500

    +186.5%over 3 years

  2. 7 March 2001

    £48,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH8 8SL: £475,000 (2026–2024).

On the street

Versus other Chatsworth Road homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

51a is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£2,083

Street avg £2,246

On par

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 72 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 51a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£209k

1 The Lane, Lowther Gardens

BH8 8NE

£204k

1 Chelsea Gardens

BH8 8EL

2 bed1 bath
£231k

1 Shelbourne Mews

BH8 8GQ

£188k

1 Wessex Gate, Malmesbury Park Road

BH8 8PD

2 bed1 bath
£246k

1 Orcheston Road

BH8 8SP

2 bed1 bath
£252k

10 16, Basement Flat, Holdenhurst Road

BH8 8AD

Flat
£258k

1 Avon Mews

BH8 8SH

£267k

1 Wesley Close

BH8 8BU

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Bournemouth district page.
Full Bournemouth report

Crime

265/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Howard Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Malmesbury Park Primary School. 28 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BH8 8SL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 51a, Chatsworth Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8SL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.