What kind of home is 251 Castle Lane West, BH8 9TG?

251 Castle Lane West, BH8 9TG is a detached house.

When did 251 Castle Lane West, BH8 9TG last change hands?

251 Castle Lane West, BH8 9TG last sold for £485,000 in April 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £230,000 in December 2003, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 251 Castle Lane West, BH8 9TG?

Across 2 sales between December 2003 and April 2024, 251 Castle Lane West, BH8 9TG rose from £230,000 to £485,000, a change of £255,000. That works out to roughly +3.7% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 251 Castle Lane West, BH8 9TG?

The current EPC rating for 251 Castle Lane West, BH8 9TG is A with a score of 100 out of 100, lodged in February 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2023 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 251 Castle Lane West, BH8 9TG?

251 Castle Lane West, BH8 9TG has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft). That makes it about 20% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BH8 9TG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 251 Castle Lane West, BH8 9TG use?

The latest EPC at 251 Castle Lane West, BH8 9TG records gas: mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 251 Castle Lane West, BH8 9TG had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at 251 Castle Lane West, BH8 9TG was a refusal for new build (ref. 7-2023-5926-M) in November 2023. Earlier filings include 2 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 251 Castle Lane West, BH8 9TG?

251 Castle Lane West, BH8 9TG is in council tax band C.

Which area is 251 Castle Lane West, BH8 9TG in?

251 Castle Lane West, BH8 9TG sits in Bournemouth. It falls within the BH8 postcode district.

Is 251 Castle Lane West, BH8 9TG in a safe area?

Police records around 251 Castle Lane West, BH8 9TG show an average of 14 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 47% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 251 Castle Lane West, BH8 9TG?

The closest primary school to 251 Castle Lane West, BH8 9TG is Muscliff Primary School (639m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bournemouth School for Girls (368m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 251 Castle Lane West, BH8 9TG?

The closest bus stop to 251 Castle Lane West, BH8 9TG is Broadway Tavern, 98m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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251 Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, BH8 9TG

EPC A3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 100

Council tax

Band C

Overview

About 251 Castle Lane West

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

251 Castle Lane West is a detached house in Bournemouth (BH8 9TG). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2024 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2025) returns an A (score 100), the top energy band on the EPC scale. When first surveyed in November 2023 the rating was D, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good.

At 86 m² it's 22.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (70 m² median across 26 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2003–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£524/sq ft) was about 103.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £485,000 in April 2024.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

251 Castle Lane West ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2025

EPC Rating

A100

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

0.6 t/year

Occupancy

—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2025from Nov 2023

EPC improved fromD68toA100

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

GoodVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls

AverageVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 251 Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, BH8 9TG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A partial demolition application was refused at 251 Castle Lane West in 2023.

Jun 2024
ExtensionOutline
In report
Extension: Single storey
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single storey extension to dwellinghouse
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
7-2024-5926-N
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Nov 2023
DemolitionFull
In report
Sever land and erect 2 x semi-detached dwellings to the rear of the existing dwelling with associated access, car parking, and cycle storage, involving demolition of 4 x existing detached outbuildings
Documents
22 docs on file
Reference
7-2023-5926-M
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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.

Latest sale on 251 Castle Lane West was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£463,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£485,000

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

14 April 2024Most recent
£485,000
+110.9%over 20 years
11 December 2003
£230,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH8 9TG: £197,000 (2025–2021).

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Versus other Castle Lane West homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 251 Castle Lane West stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,640

Street avg £3,436

Strongly above

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 103 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

0.6 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

2 years

Street avg 9 years

Strongly below

Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

14/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Broadway Tavern — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Bournemouth School for Girls. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BH8 9TG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 52 points of interest in total.

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