31 Merley Drive, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5BN is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,141 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 £639,240 , which equates to approximately £560 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 Jun 2018 for £540,000. Since then, the value has increased by £99,240, representing a 18.4% increase, or approximately 2.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £639,240 is:

  • 6.2% higher than the average property price on Merley Drive
  • 0.5% lower than the average in the BH23 5BN postcode area
  • and 41.9% 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 21 July 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in BH23 5BN

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1141 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£639,240
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£560
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

31 Merley Drive, Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 5BN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Jul 2017.

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 18 May 2015. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 11.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • 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 windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 92% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to 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, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to BH23 5BN

14 th / 25
Price Rank
1% lower than average
13 th / 20
Size Rank
6% smaller than average
9 th / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BH23 5BN , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 14th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 20 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 13th out of 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£639,240
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+18 %
1 Jun 2018
£540,000
Leasehold
+27.8 %
28 Sep 2015
£422,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 1206 sq ft
sale price: £685,000
sale date: 30 Nov 2023
rooms: 4
size: 1216 sq ft
sale price: £625,000
sale date: 23 Feb 2022
rooms: 5
size: 983 sq ft
sale price: £495,000
sale date: 11 Oct 2019
rooms: 5
size: 1292 sq ft
sale price: £495,000
sale date: 21 Aug 2019
rooms: 4
size: 1141 sq ft
sale price: £585,000
sale date: 22 Mar 2019

Data Sources

The property at 31 Merley Drive, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5BN appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 1 Jun 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Jul 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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