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53b, Alma Road, Bournemouth, BH9 1AB

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 1st
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
52 m²
560 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 53b

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

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.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2018from Aug 2009
EPC improved fromG14toD64
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls
ThermostatManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
14%86%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 53b, Alma Road, Bournemouth, BH9 1AB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

53b has no planning applications on record.

78

But the area is active

78 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.

53b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£192,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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).

On the street

Versus other Alma Road homes

Four headline reads against 32 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 53b lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

64 (D)

Street avg 67 (D)

Below

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 51 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 53b

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

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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
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.

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.

Go deeper on the local area

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 BH9 1AB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BH9 1AB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BH9 1AB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 53b, Alma Road, Bournemouth, BH9 1AB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.