Flat A1, Princes Gate, 55 Grove Road, Bournemouth, BH1 3AW is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,658 square feet of living space and is situated on the 6th floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £762,356 , which equates to approximately £460 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Oct 2016 for £650,000. Since then, the value has increased by £112,356, representing a 17.3% increase, or approximately 1.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £762,356 is:

  • 88.7% higher than the average property price on Grove Road
  • 71.3% higher than the average in the BH1 3AW postcode area
  • and 122.7% higher than the average price for Bournemouth 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 23 March 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1658 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
6th floor
Price (estimate)
£762,356
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£460
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat A1, Princes Gate, 55 Grove Road, Bournemouth, BH1 3AW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Mar 2017.

This property is heated by a shared community system (community scheme). Community heating means the heat is supplied from a central source serving multiple homes. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 27 May 2016, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 44.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from flat, no insulation (assumed) to flat, limited insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from system built, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 21% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
Heating Type
Community scheme
Good
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Flat, limited insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to BH1 3AW

2 nd / 20
Price Rank
71% higher than average
2 nd / 14
Size Rank
48% bigger than average
4 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BH1 3AW , this flat's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 14 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 2nd out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£762,356
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+17 %
15 Oct 2016
£650,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 2142 sq ft
sale price: £690,000
sale date: 25 Apr 2025
rooms: 3
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £395,000
sale date: 11 Oct 2024
rooms: 3
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £480,000
sale date: 24 Sep 2024
rooms: 4
size: 1496 sq ft
sale price: £540,000
sale date: 13 Dec 2023
rooms: 3
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £372,500
sale date: 10 Sep 2021

Data Sources

The property at Flat A1, Princes Gate, 55 Grove Road, Bournemouth, BH1 3AW appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 15 Oct 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Mar 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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