Flat 2, 134 Alma Road, Bournemouth, BH9 1AL

Flat 2 is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Bournemouth (BH9 1AL). It has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (around 420 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. At 39 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 5 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 35–66 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (63 versus a worst of 43). Other recorded features include a conservatory. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2020 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and main heating went from Very Poor to Poor; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2010–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £174,000 sits 52.6% above the 2014 sale of £114,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£272/sq ft) was about 40.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 39 m² it sits well below the postcode median (81 m² across 23 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Last sold in July 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.