What type of property is 96 98, Flat 4, Castle Lane West, BH9 3JU?

96 98, Flat 4, Castle Lane West, BH9 3JU is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 96 98, Flat 4, Castle Lane West, BH9 3JU have?

The current EPC rating for 96 98, Flat 4, Castle Lane West, BH9 3JU is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in November 2024. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 96 98, Flat 4, Castle Lane West, BH9 3JU?

96 98, Flat 4, Castle Lane West, BH9 3JU has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (495 sq ft). That makes it about 28% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BH9 3JU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 96 98, Flat 4, Castle Lane West, BH9 3JU heated?

The latest EPC at 96 98, Flat 4, Castle Lane West, BH9 3JU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 96 98, Flat 4, Castle Lane West, BH9 3JU have?

The most recent planning decision at 96 98, Flat 4, Castle Lane West, BH9 3JU was a refusal for new build (ref. P/25/04130/FUL) in December 2025. Earlier filings include 4 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Where is 96 98, Flat 4, Castle Lane West, BH9 3JU located?

96 98, Flat 4, Castle Lane West, BH9 3JU sits in Bournemouth. It falls within the BH9 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 96 98, Flat 4, Castle Lane West, BH9 3JU?

Police records around 96 98, Flat 4, Castle Lane West, BH9 3JU 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 96 98, Flat 4, Castle Lane West, BH9 3JU?

The closest primary school to 96 98, Flat 4, Castle Lane West, BH9 3JU is The Epiphany School (588m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bournemouth School (1.2km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 96 98, Flat 4, Castle Lane West, BH9 3JU?

The closest bus stop to 96 98, Flat 4, Castle Lane West, BH9 3JU is Redbreast Road North, 123m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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96 98, Flat 4, Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, BH9 3JU

6 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

46 m²

495 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 96 98

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

96 98 is a semi-detached house in Bournemouth (BH9 3JU). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1967-1975. At 46 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across 96 98 (31–46 m²). The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a C (score 71).

6 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 46 m² it's 22.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (59 m² median across 18 EPCs).

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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.

Current Certificate

Nov 2024

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 November 2034

8 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 96 98, Flat 4, Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, BH9 3JU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 96 98 was refused — worth checking the council file.

6 applications on record at 96 98, Flat 4, Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, BH9 3JU

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Flagged:Change of use

Jan 2022
Change of UseOutline
Outcome in report
Prior Approval Procedure - Change of use of offices (Class E) to provide 5 flats (Class C3)
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
7-2021-2137-J
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New BuildDec 2025Decision
New BuildAug 2023Decision

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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.

96 98 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£194,000

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH9 3JU: £145,000 (2024–2016).

Nearby sales in BH9 3JU

On the street

Versus other Castle Lane West homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 96 98 stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 64 (D)

Above

Floor Area

46 m²

Street avg 64 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Redbreast Road North — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

The Epiphany School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BH9 3JU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BH9 3JU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.9dB

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