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14 LANCASTER CLOSE

CHRISTCHURCH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE BH23 4SR

3 beds 2 baths 840 sq ft Listed 28 Nov 2025 (-197d)

£499,950

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (BH23 4SR)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 14 LANCASTER CLOSE, CHRISTCHURCH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE BH23 4SR |
| Price | £499,950 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | D |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1983-1990 |
| Floor area | 78 m² |
| Last sold | £485,000 Jul 2024 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** B
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 04/02/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £741/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10,000

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/7034-9522-7300-0365-4206)

## Description

The stylish navy blue kitchen has contrasting white work tops and comprises eye and base level units cupboards with under lighting, drawers, and a good size breakfast bar. Integral appliances include a BOSCH electric hob with a contemporary glass fronted extractor, and BOSCH oven and microwave. There is space for a full size dishwasher and fridge freezer, whilst the utility room provides space for a washing machine. The utility room doubles as a ground floor cloakroom with a WC and wash hand basin, and a door from here leads into the garage store.

From the kitchen area you enter the open plan living space with a continuation of the light wood effect flooring. The south facing window, and patio doors allow plenty of natural light. The stairs lead to the first floor landing where there is a storage cupboard, and access to the partially boarded, insulated loft, with fold up ladder.

There are three spacious double bedrooms, one of which has the over stair storage cupboard.

The stylishly designed bathroom is fully tiled with contrasting dark and light grey floor and wall tiles. The suite comprises a bath and separate walk in shower, a WC, and wash hand basin set in a vanity unit. The black heated towel rail ties in nicely with the matching fittings, and there is an obscured glazed window.

Outside

A driveway provides off road parking whilst there is potential to create additional parking by utilising the lawned area. Side gate leads to the garden.

The south facing, landscaped rear garden has a large patio on the immediate rear of the house, and then an adjoining area of decking to one side, great for entertaining. The remainder is laid to lawn and is securely bound by fence panels. There is a shed and summer house, both re-roofed, and useful hard standing down one side.

Agents Note

The property has 2 kWh of photovoltaic solar panels installed, which benefit from higher generation payments via the government FIT scheme. Generating over £1000/year, in addition to reduced electric costs.

Council tax band D.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Picture No. 37](/listings/photos/169840904/558020) - Picture No. 37

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/169840904/558023) - EPC Rating Graph

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #1837547
- **Address:** 14 Lancaster Close, Christchurch, BH23 4SR
- **Certificate Issued:** 05/07/2004
- **Work Completed:** 09/06/2004
- **Items:** 6 window(s), 2 door(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 14 LANCASTER CLOSE, CHRISTCHURCH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH23 4SR | £485,000 | 09/07/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 14 LANCASTER CLOSE, CHRISTCHURCH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH23 4SR | £380,000 | 05/11/2021 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 14 LYSANDER CLOSE, CHRISTCHURCH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH23 4ST | £370,000 | 19/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 32 WELLESLEY AVENUE, CHRISTCHURCH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH23 4SX | £340,000 | 05/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 10 LANCASTER CLOSE, CHRISTCHURCH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH23 4SR | £510,000 | 03/11/2023 | Detached |
| 3 SUNDERLAND DRIVE, CHRISTCHURCH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH23 4TE | £377,000 | 16/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 1 ANDOVER CLOSE, CHRISTCHURCH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH23 4SP | £400,000 | 10/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 55 HALIFAX WAY, CHRISTCHURCH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH23 4TX | £402,500 | 31/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 45 WELLESLEY AVENUE, CHRISTCHURCH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH23 4SU | £326,000 | 29/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 18 ANDOVER CLOSE, CHRISTCHURCH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH23 4SP | £430,000 | 28/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 6 ANDOVER CLOSE, CHRISTCHURCH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH23 4SP | £349,950 | 06/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 24 HALIFAX WAY, CHRISTCHURCH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH23 4TX | £222,000 | 27/08/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £510,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £357,494 (9 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £399,960 (50 Semi-detached, BH23, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +25%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,262/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,402/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,542/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Salisbury (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £913/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.28% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £175,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £140,200

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £6,410/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 13.4%
- **10y growth:** 4.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 11.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 32%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

78 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1983-1990

Last sold

£485,000 Jul 2024

Price per m²

£6,410/m²

Local average

£399,960 (+25%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (28,172 of 33,755)

Street crime

57 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Three double bedroom house loacted in a cul-de-sac
Located nearby a convenient pathway providing a short cut to Avon Beach
Renovated throughout including a new open plan kitchen with Bosch appliances, and the soffits and facias
South facing, landscaped garden, with large patio and decking
Eco-friendly property with 2 KW solar-voltaic panels on FIT scheme (£1000+ per year) and an EPC of B
Utility Room / Ground floor WC with access to integral garage store
Modern gas combi boiler with central heating throughout
A short distance to local shops and easy access for transport links including bus stops and train stations

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Renovated extensively throughout, is this three double bedroom semi-detached house located at the head of a cul-de-sac, just a short walk to Avon Beach via a convenient cut through. South facing garden, ground floor WC and utility.

The stylish navy blue kitchen has contrasting white work tops and comprises eye and base level units cupboards with under lighting, drawers, and a good size breakfast bar. Integral appliances include a BOSCH electric hob with a contemporary glass fronted extractor, and BOSCH oven and microwave. There is space for a full size dishwasher and fridge freezer, whilst the utility room provides space for a washing machine. The utility room doubles as a ground floor cloakroom with a WC and wash hand basin, and a door from here leads into the garage store.

From the kitchen area you enter the open plan living space with a continuation of the light wood effect flooring. The south facing window, and patio doors allow plenty of natural light. The stairs lead to the first floor landing where there is a storage cupboard, and access to the partially boarded, insulated loft, with fold up ladder.

There are three spacious double bedrooms, one of which has the over stair storage cupboard.

The stylishly designed bathroom is fully tiled with contrasting dark and light grey floor and wall tiles. The suite comprises a bath and separate walk in shower, a WC, and wash hand basin set in a vanity unit. The black heated towel rail ties in nicely with the matching fittings, and there is an obscured glazed window.

Outside
A driveway provides off road parking whilst there is potential to create additional parking by utilising the lawned area. Side gate leads to the garden.

The south facing, landscaped rear garden has a large patio on the immediate rear of the house, and then an adjoining area of decking to one side, great for entertaining. The remainder is laid to lawn and is securely bound by fence panels. There is a shed and summer house, both re-roofed, and useful hard standing down one side.

Agents Note
The property has 2 kWh of photovoltaic solar panels installed, which benefit from higher generation payments via the government FIT scheme. Generating over £1000/year, in addition to reduced electric costs.

Council tax band D.

Listed by

Highcliffe

Slades Estate Agents

Reference: 169840904

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 05/02/2024

Expiry date: 04/02/2034

Current heating cost: £741/year

Potential heating cost: £676/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £10,000

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Picture No. 37

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #1837547

Property Details

Street: 14 Lancaster Close

Town: Christchurch

Postcode: BH23 4SR

Installation Details

Items: 6 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 05/07/2004

Work Completed: 09/06/2004

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

28% since 2021

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	09/07/2024 (1 year ago)	£485,000	+27.6%
Sold	05/11/2021 (4 years ago)	£380,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
14 LYSANDER CLOSE, CHRISTCHURCH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH23 4ST	£370,000	19/12/2025	Semi-detached
32 WELLESLEY AVENUE, CHRISTCHURCH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH23 4SX	£340,000	05/12/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 10 LANCASTER CLOSE, CHRISTCHURCH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH23 4SR	£510,000	03/11/2023	Detached
3 SUNDERLAND DRIVE, CHRISTCHURCH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH23 4TE	£377,000	16/12/2022	Semi-detached
1 ANDOVER CLOSE, CHRISTCHURCH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH23 4SP	£400,000	10/10/2022	Semi-detached
55 HALIFAX WAY, CHRISTCHURCH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH23 4TX	£402,500	31/08/2022	Semi-detached
45 WELLESLEY AVENUE, CHRISTCHURCH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH23 4SU	£326,000	29/06/2022	Semi-detached
18 ANDOVER CLOSE, CHRISTCHURCH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH23 4SP	£430,000	28/02/2022	Semi-detached
6 ANDOVER CLOSE, CHRISTCHURCH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH23 4SP	£349,950	06/09/2021	Semi-detached
24 HALIFAX WAY, CHRISTCHURCH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH23 4TX	£222,000	27/08/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £510,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £357,494 (9 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 13.4%

10y growth 4.1%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 0.3%

5y (index) 11.9%

10y (index) 32%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,262/mo

Realistic £1,402/mo

Optimistic £1,542/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Salisbury: £913/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Brook Way	0.1 miles
Shop	Labelwell	0.1 miles
Shop	Bure Stores	0.2 miles
Train station	Hinton Admiral	1.3 miles
Train station	Christchurch	2.3 miles
Hospital	Christchurch Hospital	2.6 miles
University	Health Services University	4.3 miles
Hospital	Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital	6.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	14
Anti-social behaviour	10
Shoplifting	9
Vehicle crime	6
Other theft	5
Criminal damage and arson	4
Burglary	3
Public order	2
Robbery	2
Bicycle theft	1
Other crime	1
Total incidents	57

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 10 Mar 2015
Highcliffe School	Secondary	0.7 miles	Good — 27 Nov 2017
Mudeford Junior School	Primary	0.9 miles	Good — 19 May 2023
Somerford Primary School	Primary	1.0 miles	Good — 19 Jan 2022
The Grange School	Secondary	1.1 miles	Good — 19 Jan 2022

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.28%

Max investor price (0.8%) £175,250

Target investor price (1%) £140,200

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).