1a, Leamington Road, Bournemouth, BH9 1DD
About 1a
1a is a detached house in Bournemouth (BH9 1DD). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. The latest certificate (October 2017) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). At 75 m² this is the 10th smallest of 25 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 58–193 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 25 units on file.
Held since March 2010 — that's 16 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £232,000 sits 70.6% above the 2010 sale of £136,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£168/sq ft) was about 20.6% below the postcode norm.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
1a 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
1a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£232,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£136,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
31 March 2010Most recent
£136,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BH9 1DD: £267,000 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in BH9 1DD
12 Leamington Road, Bournemouth, BH9 1DD
Sold Oct 2025
£225,00012a, Leamington Road, Bournemouth, BH9 1DD
Sold May 2025
£267,000The Junction, 1, 17 Leamington Road, Bournemouth, BH9 1DD
Sold Feb 2025
£275,00026 Leamington Road, Bournemouth, BH9 1DD
Sold Jul 2024
£350,000Upper Flat, 15 Leamington Road, Bournemouth, BH9 1DD
Sold Jan 2024
£218,000
Everything we know about 1a, 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 Leamington Road homes
Price per m² for 1a lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£1,813
Street avg £3,001
Floor Area
75 m²
Street avg 72 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.1 t/year
Street avg 3.0 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
0.5 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
49.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.3dB