2 Birchwood Close, Christchurch, BH23 4RB is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,184 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 £679,960 , which equates to approximately £574 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 Sep 2022 for £720,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £40,040, representing a 5.6% decrease, or approximately 1.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £679,960 is:

  • 4.0% lower than the average property price on Birchwood Close
  • 8.0% lower than the average in the BH23 4RB postcode area
  • and 51.0% 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 4 May 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in BH23 4RB

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1184 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£679,960
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£574
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

2 Birchwood Close, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4RB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 May 2022.

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 main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 17 Nov 2009. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 16.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 45% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BH23 4RB

8 th / 10
Price Rank
8% lower than average
6 th / 6
Size Rank
27% smaller than average
1 st / 6
Price Per Sq FT Rank
26% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BH23 4RB , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 8th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 6 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 6th out of 6 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£679,960
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-6 %
1 Sep 2022
£720,000
Leasehold
+87 %
16 Apr 2010
£385,000
Leasehold
+57.1 %
11 Jan 2002
£245,000
Leasehold
+88.3 %
30 Apr 1997
£130,100
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1301 sq ft
sale price: £355,000
sale date: 18 Nov 2011

Data Sources

The property at 2 Birchwood Close, Christchurch, BH23 4RB appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 1 Sep 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 May 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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