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218 Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, BH9 3LA

Extendable2 planning records

Estimated value

£425,000

  • Since the 2015 sale (£262,000)+62%
  • Against BH9 3LA's recent median (£264,000)+61%

Newest record on this page: May 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
114 m²
1227 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£425,000

  • Against its 2015 sale (£262,000)+62%
  • Against BH9 3LA's recent median (£264,000)+61%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 218 Castle Lane West is modelled from its 114 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in BH9 3LA. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    114 m² from the EPC lodged in May 2026

  • Sales of this home

    2 sales recorded, the latest in 2015

  • Recent sales in BH9 3LA

    5 sales, median £264,000 (2021–2013)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: March 2021Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 of 2 applicationsFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

218 Castle Lane West valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 April 2015Most recent

    £262,000

    +9.2%over 2 years

  2. 14 November 2012

    £240,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH9 3LA: £264,000 (2021–2013).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

Nothing is flagged from the data on this page, but these checks are only run in the report. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 218 Castle Lane West

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

218 Castle Lane West is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Bournemouth (BH9 3LA). It has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (around 1227 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in April 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 114 m² the property is well over the postcode median (66 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2012–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £425,000 sits 62.2% above the 2015 sale of £262,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£214/sq ft) was about 23.8% below the postcode norm. 11 years since the last transfer (April 2015). 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused.

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
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
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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 2)
May 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Apr 2012
EPC improved fromD63toC69
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 218 Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, BH9 3LA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 218 Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, BH9 3LA

2decisions25documents1nearby
  1. Jan 2021
    New BuildFull
    Outcome in report

    Erection of a bungalow and formation of parking area

    Documents
    12 docs on file
    Reference
    7-2020-16574-A
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
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  • The 25 documents, officer reports & conditions
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On the street

Versus other Castle Lane West homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

218 Castle Lane West outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,298

Street avg £2,871

Below

Floor Area

114 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Below
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.
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Crime

170/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Broadway Co-op — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Bournemouth School for Girls. 23 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Bournemouth School for GirlsSecondary596m
  • Bournemouth SchoolSecondary648m
  • Muscliff Primary SchoolPrimary661m
  • St. Walburga's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary682m

Nearest stops

  • Broadway Co-opBus stop49m
  • Luckham RoadBus stop90m
  • Broadway TavernBus stop104m
  • Claremont AvenueBus stop112m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences667 reports30%
  • Anti-social Behaviour417 reports19%
  • Shoplifting402 reports18%
  • Vehicle Crime185 reports8%

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 3LA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BH9 3LA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BH9 3LA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 218 Castle Lane West is modelled from its 114 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in BH9 3LA. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 218 Castle Lane West. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 218 Castle Lane West was lodged in May 2026 at band C and is valid until May 2036. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 218 Castle Lane West. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 13 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 23 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from BH9 3LA, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
218 Castle Lane West is in council tax band C. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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