Flat 9, Merton Court Waterford Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5JP is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 710 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £323,512 , which equates to approximately £455 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Feb 2023 for £350,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £26,488, representing a 7.6% decrease, or approximately 2.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £323,512 is:

  • 6.0% higher than the average property price on Waterford Road
  • 20.6% higher than the average in the BH23 5JP postcode area
  • and 28.2% 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 21 July 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
710 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£323,512
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£455
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 9, Merton Court Waterford Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 5JP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Jul 2020.

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 30 Mar 2010. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 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 lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 70% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to BH23 5JP

2 nd / 10
Price Rank
21% higher than average
4 th / 10
Size Rank
0% same size than average
2 nd / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
21% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BH23 5JP , this flat's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 10 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 4th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£323,512
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-8 %
6 Feb 2023
£350,000
Leasehold
+67.9 %
2 Jul 2010
£208,500
Leasehold
+215.9 %
13 Feb 1998
£66,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 9 Nov 2018
rooms: 3
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 9 Feb 2018
rooms: 3
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 3 Mar 2017
rooms: 3
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 4 Dec 2015
rooms: 3
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 20 Apr 2015

Data Sources

The property at Flat 9, Merton Court Waterford Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5JP appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 6 Feb 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Jul 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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