Flat 4, 8 Ophir Gardens, Bournemouth, BH8 8LR is a leasehold flat built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 904 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £234,226 , which equates to approximately £259 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Mar 2016 for £190,500. Since then, the value has increased by £43,726, representing a 23.0% increase, or approximately 2.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £234,226 is:

  • 14.7% lower than the average property price on Ophir Gardens
  • 19.0% lower than the average in the BH8 8LR postcode area
  • and 31.6% lower than the average price for Bournemouth as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 3 August 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in BH8 8LR

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Maisonette
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
904 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£234,226
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£259
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 4, 8 Ophir Gardens, Bournemouth, BH8 8LR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Aug 2023.

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 28 Oct 2011, when the property was rated E. The current rating of F reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 15.4%.

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, no insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BH8 8LR

2 nd / 10
Price Rank
19% lower than average
3 rd / 9
Size Rank
3% bigger than average
2 nd / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BH8 8LR , this maisonette's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 9 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 3rd out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£234,226
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+23 %
31 Mar 2016
£190,500
Leasehold
+14.1 %
20 Apr 2007
£167,000
Leasehold
+15.2 %
25 Sep 2003
£145,000
Leasehold
-30.3 %
15 Jan 2003
£208,000
Leasehold
+268.1 %
24 May 1996
£56,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

Flat 1, 6 Ophir Gardens, Bournemouth, BH8 8LR
rooms: 3
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 27 Aug 2020
Flat 2, 6 Ophir Gardens, Bournemouth, BH8 8LR
rooms: 3
size: 877 sq ft
sale price: £167,500
sale date: 1 Aug 2014

Data Sources

The property at Flat 4, 8 Ophir Gardens, Bournemouth, BH8 8LR appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Mar 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Aug 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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