1 Preston Way, Christchurch, BH23 4QT is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,109 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £571,241 , which equates to approximately £515 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 May 1999 for £137,000. Since then, the value has increased by £434,241, representing a 317.0% increase, or approximately 11.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £571,241 is:

  • 49.7% higher than the average property price on Preston Way
  • 43.0% higher than the average in the BH23 4QT postcode area
  • and 26.8% higher than the average price for Christchurch as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 24 February 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in BH23 4QT

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1109 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£571,241
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£515
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 Preston Way, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4QT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Feb 2025.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from the main heating system, supplemented by a solar water heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 12 Aug 2013, when the property was rated B. The current rating of C reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 7.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 55% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 82% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, plus solar
Very Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 82% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BH23 4QT

4 th / 20
Price Rank
43% higher than average
2 nd / 18
Size Rank
7% bigger than average
3 rd / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
33% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BH23 4QT , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 4th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 18 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 2nd out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£571,241
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+317 %
26 May 1999
£137,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £395,000
sale date: 17 Nov 2016
rooms: 4
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £358,000
sale date: 17 Sep 2010
rooms: 4
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 8 Aug 2007

Data Sources

The property at 1 Preston Way, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4QT appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 26 May 1999. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Feb 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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