239 Smugglers Lane North, Christchurch, BH23 4QJ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 592 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £448,345 , which equates to approximately £757 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Dec 1997 for £89,950. Since then, the value has increased by £358,395, representing a 398.4% increase, or approximately 14.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £448,345 is:

  • 29.6% lower than the average property price on Smugglers Lane North
  • 11.8% lower than the average in the BH23 4QJ postcode area
  • and 0.5% 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 31 January 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
592 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£448,345
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£757
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

239 Smugglers Lane North, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4QJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 31 Jan 2022.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 27 Oct 2016, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 19.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to timber frame, as built, partial insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Timber frame, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BH23 4QJ

9 th / 13
Price Rank
12% lower than average
8 th / 8
Size Rank
39% smaller than average
1 st / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
44% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BH23 4QJ , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 9th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 8 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 8th out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£448,345
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+398 %
18 Dec 1997
£89,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 27 Mar 2025
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2006
rooms: 5
size: 1701 sq ft
sale price: £692,500
sale date: 2 Feb 2021

Data Sources

The property at 239 Smugglers Lane North, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4QJ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 18 Dec 1997. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 31 Jan 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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