What type of property is 1 Melgate Close, BH9 2EE?

1 Melgate Close, BH9 2EE is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Melgate Close, BH9 2EE?

1 Melgate Close, BH9 2EE last sold for £265,000 in May 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £220,000 in October 2007, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Melgate Close, BH9 2EE appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2007 and May 2017, 1 Melgate Close, BH9 2EE rose from £220,000 to £265,000, a change of £45,000. That works out to roughly +2% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Melgate Close, BH9 2EE?

The current EPC rating for 1 Melgate Close, BH9 2EE is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Melgate Close, BH9 2EE?

1 Melgate Close, BH9 2EE has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (1,012 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 57% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BH9 2EE. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Melgate Close, BH9 2EE heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Melgate Close, BH9 2EE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Melgate Close, BH9 2EE?

1 Melgate Close, BH9 2EE is in council tax band C.

Where is 1 Melgate Close, BH9 2EE located?

1 Melgate Close, BH9 2EE sits in Bournemouth. It falls within the BH9 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Melgate Close, BH9 2EE?

Police records around 1 Melgate Close, BH9 2EE show an average of 170 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 30% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Melgate Close, BH9 2EE?

The closest primary school to 1 Melgate Close, BH9 2EE is Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School (394m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Glenmoor Academy (797m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Melgate Close, BH9 2EE?

The closest bus stop to 1 Melgate Close, BH9 2EE is Library, 45m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Melgate Close, Bournemouth, BH9 2EE

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

94 m²

1012 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1 Melgate Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

1 Melgate Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Bournemouth (BH9 2EE). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since March 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 94 m² the property is well over the postcode median (61 m² across 11 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2007–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £329,000 is 24.2% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£262/sq ft) was about 17.1% below the postcode norm. Last sold in May 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years.

Specifications

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenSide
ParkingOff road

Building

RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from Apr 2016

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Melgate Close, Bournemouth, BH9 2EE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Melgate Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

68 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 1 Melgate Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£329,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.0% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£265,000

Growth on file: 2.0% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

2 May 2017Most recent
£265,000
+20.5%over 9 years
4 October 2007
£220,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH9 2EE: £225,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in BH9 2EE

On the street

Versus other Melgate Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Melgate Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,819

Street avg £3,571

Strongly below

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Bournemouth report

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

0.0 km

Library — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BH9 2EE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BH9 2EE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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