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3 Charminster Close, Bournemouth, BH8 9SW

Bedrooms
2
Floor area
52 m²
560 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 3 Charminster Close

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

3 Charminster Close is a two-bedroom property in Bournemouth (BH8 9SW). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 52 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (52–55 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (63 versus a best of 74). The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Held since August 2003 — that's 23 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £132,000 sits 140% above the 2003 sale of £55,000.

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

Building

  • Central heatingYes
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Everything you need to know about 3 Charminster Close

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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.

3 Charminster Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate
Apr 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
1.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 April 2036

9 years remaining
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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Charminster Close, Bournemouth, BH8 9SW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Charminster Close has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

7 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.

3 Charminster Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£132,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2003)

£55,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 31 August 2003Most recent

    £55,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in BH8 9SW: £63,750 (2003–1999).

On the street

Versus other Charminster Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 3 Charminster Close runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

63 (D)

Street avg 70 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 53 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.0 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Charminster Close

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
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.

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

Crime

265/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Uplands Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School. 25 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 9SW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BH8 9SW

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BH8 9SW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.0dB

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 3 Charminster Close, Bournemouth, BH8 9SW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.