3 Charminster Close, Bournemouth, BH8 9SW
About 3 Charminster Close
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.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
Building
- Central heatingYes
Energy performance
3 Charminster Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 21 April 2036
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
3 Charminster Close has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
7 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
3 Charminster Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£132,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£55,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
31 August 2003Most recent
£55,000
Median price across the last 4 sales in BH8 9SW: £63,750 (2003–1999).
Versus other Charminster Close homes
On epc rating, 3 Charminster Close runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
63 (D)
Street avg 70 (C)
Floor Area
52 m²
Street avg 53 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.0 t/year
Street avg 2.2 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
49.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.0dB







