2 Somerset Road, Christchurch, BH23 2ED is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 624 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £238,632 , which equates to approximately £382 per square foot. It was last sold on 3 Nov 2015 for £192,000. Since then, the value has increased by £46,632, representing a 24.3% increase, or approximately 2.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £238,632 is:

  • 35.7% lower than the average property price on Somerset Road
  • 38.2% lower than the average in the BH23 2ED postcode area
  • and 47.0% lower 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 28 July 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
624 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£238,632
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£382
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

2 Somerset Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2ED has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Jul 2015.

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 14 May 2010, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 16.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 58% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 58% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to BH23 2ED

14 th / 16
Price Rank
38% lower than average
11 th / 11
Size Rank
37% smaller than average
6 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BH23 2ED , this flat's estimated value ranks 14th out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 11 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 11th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£238,632
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+24 %
3 Nov 2015
£192,000
Leasehold
+9.7 %
11 Apr 2014
£175,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £182,000
sale date: 24 Jul 2020
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 1 Mar 2019
rooms: 3
size: 666 sq ft
sale price: £207,500
sale date: 28 Oct 2016

Data Sources

The property at 2 Somerset Road, Christchurch, BH23 2ED appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 3 Nov 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Jul 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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