172a, Alma Road, Bournemouth, BH9 1AJ
About 172a
172a is a two-bedroom detached house in Bournemouth (BH9 1AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 60 m² this is the 9th smallest of 32 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 8–199 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in August 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good.
Across 1995–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £204,000 is 21.6% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£260/sq ft) was about 39.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold April 2024 for £167,800.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenrear
Building
- Heating systemgas
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Cavity wall insulation installed
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
172a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
78applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
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Sales history & valuation
172a has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.
£204,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 29 years.
£167,800
Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 29 years.
Sales timeline
15 April 2024Most recent
£167,800
+45.9%over 9 years9 February 2015
£115,000
-26.6%over 7 years29 August 2007
£156,750
+27.4%over 3 years22 June 2004
£123,000
+36.7%over 1 year12 December 2002
£90,000
+157.1%over 7 years10 May 1995
£35,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BH9 1AJ: £250,000 (2025–2021).
Nearby sales in BH9 1AJ
Everything we know about 172a, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
Versus other Alma Road homes
On years held, 172a runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,797
Street avg £4,232
Floor Area
60 m²
Street avg 57 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.1 t/year
Street avg 2.8 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
4/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Richmond Arms — bus stop.
Closest school
0.7 km
Malmesbury Park Primary School. 26 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.2dB