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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
A
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 28 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 104.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £485,000 in April 2024.

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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.

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

A
A100
B
C
D
E
F
G
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

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21st centuryDetached BungalowEPC A

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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.

3 applications on record at 251 Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, BH8 9TG

3decisions1extensions54documents7nearby
Flagged:Demolition
  1. Aug 2023
    New BuildFull
    Outcome in report

    Erection of a bungalow with parking

    Documents
    22 docs on file
    Reference
    7-2023-5926-L
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision
  4. DemolitionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (3 on record)
  • All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 7 notable nearby
  • The 54 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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

  1. 14 April 2024Most recent

    £485,000

    +110.9%over 20 years

  2. 11 December 2003

    £230,000

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

On the street

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
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 251 Castle Lane West

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£460k

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£421k

1 Leydene Avenue

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£415k

1 Castle Way

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£415k

1 Cattistock Road

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£404k

1 Midwood Avenue

BH8 9LX

2 bed
£400k

1 Cromer Road

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2 bed1 bath
£389k

1 Chigwell Road

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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.
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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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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 9TG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BH8 9TG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BH8 9TG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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