What is the EPC rating for 359a, Flat 1, Charminster Road, BH8 9QR?

The current EPC rating for 359a, Flat 1, Charminster Road, BH8 9QR is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2015. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 359a, Flat 1, Charminster Road, BH8 9QR?

359a, Flat 1, Charminster Road, BH8 9QR has a recorded floor area of 24 m² (258 sq ft). That makes it about 56% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BH8 9QR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 359a, Flat 1, Charminster Road, BH8 9QR use?

The latest EPC at 359a, Flat 1, Charminster Road, BH8 9QR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 359a, Flat 1, Charminster Road, BH8 9QR in?

359a, Flat 1, Charminster Road, BH8 9QR sits in Bournemouth. It falls within the BH8 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 359a, Flat 1, Charminster Road, BH8 9QR?

Police records around 359a, Flat 1, Charminster Road, BH8 9QR 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 359a, Flat 1, Charminster Road, BH8 9QR?

The closest primary school to 359a, Flat 1, Charminster Road, BH8 9QR is Queen's Park Academy (683m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bournemouth School (824m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 359a, Flat 1, Charminster Road, BH8 9QR?

The closest bus stop to 359a, Flat 1, Charminster Road, BH8 9QR is Markham Road, 18m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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359a, Flat 1, Charminster Road, Bournemouth, BH8 9QR

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

24 m²

258 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 359a

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

359a is a semi-detached house in Bournemouth (BH8 9QR). It has a recorded floor area of 24 m² (around 258 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1950-1966. At 24 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across 359a (24–38 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (69 versus a worst of 58). The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in October 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 24 m² it sits well below the postcode median (53 m² across 11 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode.

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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.

359a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 February 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Oct 2015

EPC improved fromD66toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 359a, Flat 1, Charminster Road, Bournemouth, BH8 9QR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

359a 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.

359a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£143,000

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 5 sales in BH8 9QR: £116,000 (2023–2007).

Nearby sales in BH8 9QR

On the street

Versus other Charminster Road homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

359a outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 55 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

24 m²

Street avg 50 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Markham Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Queen's Park Academy. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BH8 9QR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BH8 9QR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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Common questions

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