71 Forest Way, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 4PY is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,399 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £475,491 , which equates to approximately £340 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Feb 2013 for £280,000. Since then, the value has increased by £195,491, representing a 69.8% increase, or approximately 5.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £475,491 is:

  • 12.5% lower than the average property price on Forest Way
  • 16.9% lower than the average in the BH23 4PY postcode area
  • and 5.6% 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 6 January 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1399 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£475,491
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£340
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

71 Forest Way, Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4PY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Jan 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 18 May 2011, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 31.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 43% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BH23 4PY

39 th / 42
Price Rank
17% lower than average
16 th / 38
Size Rank
20% bigger than average
34 th / 38
Price Per Sq FT Rank
31% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BH23 4PY , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 39th out of 42. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 34th out of 38 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 16th out of 38 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£475,491
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+70 %
25 Feb 2013
£280,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1453 sq ft
sale price: £685,000
sale date: 27 Jun 2025
rooms: 4
size: 1238 sq ft
sale price: £323,500
sale date: 22 Feb 2013
rooms: 5
size: 1464 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 26 Jan 2004
rooms: 5
size: 1227 sq ft
sale price: £507,500
sale date: 30 Jul 2018
rooms: 5
size: 1195 sq ft
sale price: £399,950
sale date: 21 Oct 2014

Data Sources

The property at 71 Forest Way, Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4PY appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 25 Feb 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Jan 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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