53B Bargates, Christchurch, BH23 1QE is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 635 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £179,804 , which equates to approximately £283 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Jul 2025 for £180,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £196, representing a 0.1% decrease, or approximately 0.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £179,804 is:

  • 24.4% lower than the average property price on Bargates
  • 10.8% lower than the average in the BH23 1QE postcode area
  • and 60.1% 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 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
635 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£179,804
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£283
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

53B Bargates, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1QE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 31 Jan 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 main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 4 Mar 2011, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 7.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from flat, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
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 1QE

14 th / 18
Price Rank
11% lower than average
5 th / 16
Size Rank
1% bigger than average
15 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BH23 1QE , this flat's estimated value ranks 14th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 15th out of 16 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 5th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£179,804
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-0 %
25 Jul 2025
£180,000
Leasehold
+24.1 %
30 May 2019
£145,000
Leasehold
+31.8 %
26 Jul 2011
£110,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £71,000
sale date: 20 Jul 2001
rooms: 3
size: 613 sq ft
sale price: £54,500
sale date: 29 Mar 1999
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £45,000
sale date: 29 Jan 1999
rooms: 2
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £139,000
sale date: 8 Sep 2017
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 4 Oct 2016

Data Sources

The property at 53B Bargates, Christchurch, BH23 1QE appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 25 Jul 2025. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 31 Jan 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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