Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
178b, Alma Road, Bournemouth, BH9 1AJ
Estimated value
£219,000
- Since the 2003 sale (£106,000)+107%
- Against BH9 1AJ's recent median (£180,000)+22%
Newest record on this page: June 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Floor 01
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
63 m²
678 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.
Our estimate
£219,000
- Against its 2003 sale (£106,000)+107%
- Against BH9 1AJ's recent median (£180,000)+22%
Your note and figure are shown publicly on this page.
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 178b is modelled from its 63 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in BH9 1AJ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
63 m² from the EPC lodged in June 2021
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2003
Recent sales in BH9 1AJ
5 sales, median £180,000 (2025–2023)
This page or the full report?
| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: June 2025 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
178b valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
14 August 2003Most recent
£106,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BH9 1AJ: £180,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in BH9 1AJ
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 178b, Alma Road, Bournemouth, BH9 1AJ. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
One time fee only - money back guarantee
About 178b
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
178b is a two-bedroom detached house in Bournemouth (BH9 1AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. At 63 m² this is the 15th smallest of 35 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 (June 2021) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in January 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good.
Untraded for 23 years, with the last transfer in August 2003. Today's modelled estimate of £219,000 sits 106.6% above the 2003 sale of £106,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£156/sq ft) was about 16.9% below the postcode norm.
What this property has
Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.
Inside
- Bedrooms2
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingOff road
Building
- Heating systemGas
Before you decide
Everything you need to know about 178b
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Signs of HMO activity in the area
Pick your report · from £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
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 3)
Jun 2021
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 7 June 2031
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jun 2011from Jan 2010
EPC improved fromE47toD58
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity
Cavity wall insulation installed
Low Energy Lighting
83%29%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Jun 2021from Jun 2011
EPC improved fromD58toC74
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System
Hot water system upgraded
Roof
AverageGood
Roof insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
29%83%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 178b, Alma Road, Bournemouth, BH9 1AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
178b has no planning applications on record.
77
But the area is active
77 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Versus other Alma Road homes
Four headline reads against 22 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
EPC Rating for 178b runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,683
Street avg £5,620
Floor Area
63 m²
Street avg 54 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.9 t/year
Street avg 2.6 t/year
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.
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
170/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.
Nearest schools
- Malmesbury Park Primary SchoolPrimary724m
- St Luke's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary918m
- Queen's Park AcademyPrimary1.2km
- Queen's Park Infant AcademyPrimary1.3km
Nearest stops
- Richmond ArmsBus stop129m
- Richmond Wood RoadBus stop137m
- CharminsterBus stop156m
- Heron Court RoadBus stop184m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences667 reports30%
- Anti-social Behaviour417 reports19%
- Shoplifting402 reports18%
- Vehicle Crime185 reports8%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BH9 1AJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.2dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Get a survey for this property
Level 2 HomeBuyer Report
Early 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC C
We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.
From £545 · Includes VAT
Similar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
Property research, connected
Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month
Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.
Start your researchHow to read this page
Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 178b is modelled from its 63 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in BH9 1AJ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 178b. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 178b was lodged in June 2021 at band C and is valid until June 2031. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 178b. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 13 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 26 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from BH9 1AJ, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 178b is in council tax band A. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
Common questions
The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 178b, Alma Road, Bournemouth, BH9 1AJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.
Know this home? Think our valuation is wrong?
Leave a note for other visitors about work done or anything the records miss, and say what you think it's worth. It takes about two minutes.
Keep exploring
- Every home in BH9 1AJSold prices, values and energy ratings for the postcode
- BH 9 property marketPrices, postcodes, schools and transport across the district
- 178b, Alma Road, Bournemouth valuationHow the estimate is built and what moves it
- UK house price mapExplore prices by district, year by year
- Report on another addressLook up any home in England and Wales