What type of property is 8 Charminster Close, BH8 9SW?

8 Charminster Close, BH8 9SW is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Charminster Close, BH8 9SW?

The current EPC rating for 8 Charminster Close, BH8 9SW is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. It has dropped from a C recorded in October 2009. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Charminster Close, BH8 9SW?

8 Charminster Close, BH8 9SW has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (570 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Charminster Close, BH8 9SW heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Charminster Close, BH8 9SW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Charminster Close, BH8 9SW?

8 Charminster Close, BH8 9SW is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 8 Charminster Close, BH8 9SW located?

8 Charminster Close, BH8 9SW sits in Bournemouth. It falls within the BH8 postcode district.

Is 8 Charminster Close, BH8 9SW in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Charminster Close, BH8 9SW 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.

Which schools serve 8 Charminster Close, BH8 9SW?

The closest primary school to 8 Charminster Close, BH8 9SW is St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School (348m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bournemouth School (366m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Charminster Close, BH8 9SW?

The closest bus stop to 8 Charminster Close, BH8 9SW is Uplands Road, 84m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Charminster Close, Bournemouth, BH8 9SW

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

53 m²

570 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 8 Charminster Close

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

8 Charminster Close is a semi-detached house in Bournemouth (BH8 9SW). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. At 53 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 6 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 52–55 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (October 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2024

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 July 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Oct 2009

EPC improved fromC69toD65

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

15%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Charminster Close, Bournemouth, BH8 9SW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Charminster Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

8 Charminster Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£135,000

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 9SW: £55,000 (2003–1999).

Nearby sales in BH8 9SW

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.

8 Charminster Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

65 (D)

Street avg 69 (C)

Below

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 53 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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

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.

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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· 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

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