218 Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, BH9 3LA
About 218 Castle Lane West
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.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms2
- EnsuiteYes
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
Building
- RefurbishedYes
- Extension potentialPossible
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 20 May 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
2 applications on record at 218 Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, BH9 3LA
- Jan 2021New BuildFullOutcome in report
Erection of a bungalow and formation of parking area
- Documents
- 12 docs on file
- Reference
- 7-2020-16574-A
- More recent applications — locked
- New BuildJan 2024Decision
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Sales history & valuation
218 Castle Lane West valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£425,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 2 years.
£262,000
Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 2 years.
Sales timeline
23 April 2015Most recent
£262,000
+9.2%over 2 years14 November 2012
£240,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BH9 3LA: £264,000 (2021–2013).
Nearby sales in BH9 3LA
202 Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, BH9 3LA
Sold Mar 2021
£295,000202a, Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, BH9 3LA
Sold Feb 2017
£264,000194 Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, BH9 3LA
Sold Aug 2013
£220,000200 Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, BH9 3LA
Sold Jul 2010
£225,000198 Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, BH9 3LA
Sold Aug 2007
£151,878
Versus other Castle Lane West homes
218 Castle Lane West outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,298
Street avg £2,871
Floor Area
114 m²
Street avg 77 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.5 t/year
Street avg 3.2 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.4dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.6dB







