Sold STC End of terrace

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SEATON ROAD, CHRISTCHURCH, HIGHCLIFFE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE BH23 5HW

3 beds 2 baths 86 m² Listed 18 Jun 2025 (-367d)

£405,000

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# 3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale (BH23 5HW)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 14A, SEATON ROAD, CHRISTCHURCH, HIGHCLIFFE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE BH23 5HW |
| Price | £405,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £400,000 Mar 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 08/08/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £985/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £15,500

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0015-3040-3208-7814-8200)

## Description

The property boasts a generous plot with a large front and back garden which leads to an allocated garage for either parking or storage. Ideal for a couple or family the accommodation comprises a shaker style kitchen with Rangemaster cooker, butler sink, and both floor and wall mounted storage units. The hub of the home is a sitting/dining room spanning the width of the house with doors that seamlessly open out into the well maintained gardens and further downstair accommodation includes a cloakroom with WC. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms, 2 of which are double, and a family bathroom.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/163478819/695326) - Floorplan

## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #6066565
- **Address:** 14a Seaton Road, Highcliffe, BH23 5HW
- **Certificate Issued:** 03/11/2008
- **Work Completed:** 15/09/2008
- **Items:** 7 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 14A SEATON ROAD, HIGHCLIFFE, CHRISTCHURCH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH23 5HW | £400,000 | 18/03/2026 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 3B SEATON ROAD, HIGHCLIFFE, CHRISTCHURCH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH23 5HW | £640,000 | 01/12/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 3A SEATON ROAD, HIGHCLIFFE, CHRISTCHURCH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH23 5HW | £825,000 | 02/12/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 3C SEATON ROAD, HIGHCLIFFE, CHRISTCHURCH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH23 5HW | £170,000 | 02/12/2022 | Other |
| 12 STANLEY ROAD, HIGHCLIFFE, CHRISTCHURCH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH23 5HL | £425,000 | 25/11/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 14 SEATON ROAD, HIGHCLIFFE, CHRISTCHURCH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH23 5HW | £369,995 | 17/12/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 1 SEATON ROAD, HIGHCLIFFE, CHRISTCHURCH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH23 5HW | £595,000 | 15/10/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 8 SEATON ROAD, HIGHCLIFFE, CHRISTCHURCH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH23 5HW | £321,250 | 30/09/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 9 SEATON ROAD, HIGHCLIFFE, CHRISTCHURCH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH23 5HW | £413,000 | 18/08/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £476,321 (7 sales)
**Area average:** £425,000 (1 sale)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £357,767 (38 Terraced, BH23, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +13.2%

## 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:** 0.35% (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:** £4,709/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -5.1%
- **10y growth:** 17.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole; Terraced series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -0.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 10.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 25.9%

## 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

86 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£400,000 Mar 2026

Price per m²

£4,709/m²

Local average

£357,767 (+13.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (21,795 of 33,755)

Street crime

17 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Popular location close to beaches, shops & schools
End of terraced house
Within Highcliffe school catchment area
Three first floor bedrooms
Allocated garage
Large westerly facing garden
Shaker style kitchen
Spacious accommodation
Potential to extend (STPP)
Council Tax: Band C

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

VILLAGE CENTRE LOCATION. Seaton Road is situated in a popular and convenient location which is nearby to both the local shops, schools and amenities of Highcliffe. The beautiful beaches are just a short walk away, and neighbouring towns easily accessible via car or public transport.

The property boasts a generous plot with a large front and back garden which leads to an allocated garage for either parking or storage. Ideal for a couple or family the accommodation comprises a shaker style kitchen with Rangemaster cooker, butler sink, and both floor and wall mounted storage units. The hub of the home is a sitting/dining room spanning the width of the house with doors that seamlessly open out into the well maintained gardens and further downstair accommodation includes a cloakroom with WC. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms, 2 of which are double, and a family bathroom.

Listed by

Highcliffe

Pettengells Estate Agents

Reference: 163478819

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 09/08/2024

Expiry date: 08/08/2034

Current heating cost: £985/year

Potential heating cost: £745/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £15,500

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #6066565

Property Details

Street: 14a Seaton Road

Town: Highcliffe

Postcode: BH23 5HW

Installation Details

Items: 7 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 03/11/2008

Work Completed: 15/09/2008

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

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	18/03/2026 (3 months ago)	£400,000	—

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
Same street 3B SEATON ROAD, HIGHCLIFFE, CHRISTCHURCH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH23 5HW	£640,000	01/12/2023	Detached
Same street 3A SEATON ROAD, HIGHCLIFFE, CHRISTCHURCH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH23 5HW	£825,000	02/12/2022	Detached
Same street 3C SEATON ROAD, HIGHCLIFFE, CHRISTCHURCH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH23 5HW	£170,000	02/12/2022	Other
12 STANLEY ROAD, HIGHCLIFFE, CHRISTCHURCH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH23 5HL	£425,000	25/11/2022	Terraced
Same street 14 SEATON ROAD, HIGHCLIFFE, CHRISTCHURCH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH23 5HW	£369,995	17/12/2021	Terraced
Same street 1 SEATON ROAD, HIGHCLIFFE, CHRISTCHURCH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH23 5HW	£595,000	15/10/2021	Detached
Same street 8 SEATON ROAD, HIGHCLIFFE, CHRISTCHURCH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH23 5HW	£321,250	30/09/2021	Terraced
Same street 9 SEATON ROAD, HIGHCLIFFE, CHRISTCHURCH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH23 5HW	£413,000	18/08/2021	Detached

Street average: £476,321 (7 sales)

Area average: £425,000 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -5.1%

10y growth 17.4%

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

1y (index) -0.5%

5y (index) 10.1%

10y (index) 25.9%

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
Shop	AV Ridout Funeral Directors	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Sea Corner	0.1 miles
Shop	Urban Barbers	0.1 miles
Train station	Hinton Admiral	1.0 miles
Train station	New Milton	1.9 miles
University	Bournemouth University (Lansdowne Campus)	7.5 miles
Hospital	Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital	7.7 miles
Hospital	Dorset HealthCare	9.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	7
Anti-social behaviour	4
Criminal damage and arson	2
Burglary	1
Drugs	1
Other theft	1
Shoplifting	1
Total incidents	17

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
Highcliffe St Mark Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Requires improvement — 1 Oct 2024
Highcliffe School	Secondary	1.1 miles	Good — 27 Nov 2017
The Eaglewood School	Other	1.3 miles	Good — 10 Sep 2019
The Arnewood School	Secondary	1.5 miles	Inadequate — 23 May 2024
New Milton Junior School	Primary	1.6 miles	Good — 10 Jun 2013

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 0.35%

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).