38a, Truscott Avenue, Bournemouth, BH9 1DB
About 38a
38a is a two-bedroom detached house in Bournemouth (BH9 1DB). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. At 71 m² this is the 7th smallest of 21 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 60–189 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (May 2016) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since August 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 72), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from May 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Untraded for 16 years, with the last transfer in February 2010. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 85% of similar EPCs). Across 2002–2010, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £222,000 is 45.1% above the 2010 sale price.
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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
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 11 May 2026
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Roof insulation improved
Planning history
38a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
78applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 38a
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
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Sales history & valuation
£222,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 8 years.
£153,000
Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 8 years.
Sales timeline
12 February 2010Most recent
£153,000
+56.1%over 7 years6 June 2002
£98,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BH9 1DB: £280,000 (2025–2021).
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£220,00044 Truscott Avenue, Bournemouth, BH9 1DB
Sold Sept 2021
£255,000
Everything we know about 38a, 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 Truscott Avenue homes
38a is notably below the street on epc rating.
Price per m²
£2,155
Street avg £2,634
Floor Area
71 m²
Street avg 72 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.8 t/year
Street avg 3.1 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
Winton Recreation Ground — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
St Luke's Church of England Primary School. 27 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
49.1dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.9dB