53b, Alma Road, Bournemouth, BH9 1AB
About 53b
53b is a semi-detached house in Bournemouth (BH9 1AB). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1996-2002. The latest certificate (February 2018) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71). Main heating runs on electricity. At 52 m² this is the 18th smallest of 42 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 31–128 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to B across 42 units on file.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system
Heating controls changed
Hot water system upgraded
Cavity wall insulation installed
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
More low energy lighting installed
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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.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
53b has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
78 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
53b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£192,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 BH9 1AB: £235,000 (2022–2019).
Nearby sales in BH9 1AB
Versus other Alma Road homes
CO₂ Emissions for 53b lags the street by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
64 (D)
Street avg 67 (D)
Floor Area
52 m²
Street avg 51 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.7 t/year
Street avg 2.4 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
4/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Winton Banks — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
St Luke's Church of England Primary School. 26 schools nearby.
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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
50.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.1dB







