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2a, Howard Road, Bournemouth, BH8 9DX

5 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Floor 01
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
111 m²
1195 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Tenure
Freehold
Overview

About 2a

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

2a is a three-bedroom detached house in Bournemouth (BH8 9DX). It has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (around 1195 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (August 2021) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Other recorded features include a loft. Period features are noted in the property record.

Last sale on file: £330,000 in December 2021. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend. Across 1998–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£276/sq ft) was about 58.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2020.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • LoftYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • DrivewayYes

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • Central heatingYes
  • Period featuresYes
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Aug 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2019from Nov 2008
EPC improved fromE53toD58
Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2021from Sept 2019
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor MaisonetteFreeholdEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2a, Howard Road, Bournemouth, BH8 9DX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 2a, Howard Road, Bournemouth, BH8 9DX

1decisions5documents7nearby
  1. Dec 2020
    Tree WorksTrees
    Outcome in report

    T1 (T73 on TPO) Oak tree, crown lift to give a clearance of 5.5m all round, crown thin entire crown by 15%. T2 & T3 (part of G3 on TPO) Holly, crown lift to give a clearance of 4m from pavement to the closest foliage all round. T4 (T74 on TPO) Sycamore, remove dead left-hand side section. Reduce remaining unbalanced crown by up to 3.5m all over.

    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    7-2020-5350-G
    Full record in report

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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.

2a has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£353,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£330,000

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 20 December 2021Most recent

    £330,000

    +18.7%over 1 year

  2. 27 March 2020

    £278,000

    +44.4%over 5 years

  3. 12 February 2015

    £192,500

    +102.6%over 14 years

  4. 3 August 2000

    £95,000

    +48.4%over 2 years

  5. 30 January 1998

    £64,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH8 9DX: £262,500 (2021–2017).

On the street

Versus other Howard Road homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2a is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,973

Street avg £2,576

On par

Floor Area

111 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2a

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · every report is £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
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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

14/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Howard Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 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 9DX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BH8 9DX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BH8 9DX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

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

Common questions

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