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55 Highfield Road, Bournemouth, BH9 2SE

6 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
8
From EPC
Floor area
154 m²
1658 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 55 Highfield Road

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

55 Highfield Road is a detached house in Bournemouth (BH9 2SE). It has a recorded floor area of 154 m² (around 1658 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 154 m² the property is well over the postcode median (107 m² across 32 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 78% of similar EPCs). 6 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 3 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2001–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £542,000 is 48.5% above the 2024 sale price. Most recent transfer: October 2024 at £365,000.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Mar 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Aug 2018
EPC improved fromD60toC72
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls
AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 55 Highfield Road, Bournemouth, BH9 2SE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A HMO conversion application was refused at 55 Highfield Road in 2026.

6 applications on record at 55 Highfield Road, Bournemouth, BH9 2SE

6decisions3extensions61documents68nearby
Flagged:HMO conversion
  1. Sept 2023
    Amendment
    Outcome in report

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for existing use of premises as a house in multiple occupation (Class C4)

    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    7-2023-28954
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. HMODecision
  4. HMODecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (6 on record)
  • All 6 applications on this property in full, plus 68 notable nearby
  • The 61 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

55 Highfield Road has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£542,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£365,000

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 October 2024Most recent

    £365,000

    +170.5%over 23 years

  2. 23 August 2001

    £134,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH9 2SE: £395,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Highfield Road homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

55 Highfield Road outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,370

Street avg £2,815

Below

Floor Area

154 m²

Street avg 108 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 55 Highfield Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaA planning decision worth checking

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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Area

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.
Full Bournemouth report

Crime

170/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Highfield Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Winton Primary School. 25 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BH9 2SE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 55 Highfield Road, Bournemouth, BH9 2SE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.