Sold STC Land

159 STOURVALE ROAD

BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH BH6 5HG

1,044 sq ft Listed 11 Mar 2024 (-824d)

£20,000

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# Land for sale (BH6 5HG)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 159 STOURVALE ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH BH6 5HG |
| Price | £20,000 |
| Council tax | A |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 |
| Floor area | 97 m² |
| Last sold | £192,500 Sep 2004 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 12/02/2033
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £13,325

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- 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/0370-2807-6220-2097-1415)

## Description

For sale by unconditional online auction.

To review the legal documents and to view the auction information click on the buttons at the bottom of this advert or visit our website tcpa.co.uk

Town & Country Property Auctions are delighted to offer for sale by public auction this this vacant plot of land for sale in Stourvale Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 5HG. The property could be re-developed STC, or used as storage. The access is from the main road via a drop kerb. There are two existing structures which were previously used as a garage and a stable building. The property is sold as seen.

The property will be entered into our 28th March auction which is held online and starts at 10am. You must register to bid and download the legal pack.

PROPERTY FEATURES

. Small Plot of Land For Sale by Auction

. Re-development Potential STP

. Freehold

. Vacant

. No Overage Clause

. Cash Buy Only

. 28 Day Completion

The property is available for viewing immediately. Please contact Town & Country Property Auctions for more information and to register for the auction. The auction will be held online, and registration is now open.

Tenure

Freehold

Pre Auction Offers Are Considered

The seller of this property may consider a pre-auction offer prior to the auction date. All auction conditions will remain the same for pre-auction offers which include but are not limited to, the special auction conditions which can be viewed within the legal pack, the Buyer's Premium, and the deposit. To make a pre-auction offer we will require two forms of ID, proof of your ability to purchase the property and complete our auction registration processes online. To find out more information or to make a pre-auction offer please contact us.

Special Conditions

Any additional costs will be listed in the Special Conditions within the legal pack and these costs will be payable on completion. The legal pack is available to download free of charge under the LEGAL DOCUMENTS'. Any stamp duty and/or government taxes are not included within the Special Conditions within the legal pack and all potential buyers must make their own investigations.

Brochures

Legal Documents

Online Bidding

Council tax band: A

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## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #13931287
- **Address:** 159 Stourvale Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH6 5HG
- **Certificate Issued:** 15/01/2020
- **Work Completed:** 24/07/2019
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 159 STOURVALE ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BH6 5HG | £192,500 | 30/09/2004 | Semi-detached |
| 159 STOURVALE ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BH6 5HG | £59,000 | 30/08/1996 | 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] 156C STOURVALE ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH6 5HG | £300,000 | 12/09/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 156A STOURVALE ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH6 5HG | £350,000 | 16/02/2022 | Detached |

**Street average:** £325,000 (2 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £566,667 (3 Other, BH6, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -96.5%

## 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

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area. Bedroom counts vary — use the Beds column to compare like-for-like lets. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| Studio Flat, Southbourne Road, BH6 | £850/mo | 1 | 0.48 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Seabourne Road, BH5 | £950/mo | 1 | 0.58 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Stourfield Road, BH5 | £796/mo | 1 | 0.58 miles | OpenRent |
| 10 Bed Detached House, Stourwood Avenue, BH6 | £750/mo | 10 | 0.77 miles | OpenRent |
| 6 Bed Detached House, Parkwood Road, BH5 | £3,000/mo | 6 | 0.88 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Calendula Place, BH7 | £810/mo | 1 | 0.98 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Christchurch Road, BH7 | £1,850/mo | 2 | 1.01 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Summerfields, BH7 | £1,200/mo | 1 | 1.09 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Ashley Road, BH1 | £812/mo | 1 | 1.22 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Maisonette, Hawkwood Road, BH5 | £1,300/mo | 2 | 1.22 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,232/mo (10 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 4.5% (strong)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £112,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £90,000

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £900/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 54%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 1.9×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £706/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 146.1%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £206/m²

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole; All dwelling types series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -2%
- **5y growth (index):** 5.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 24.9%

## 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)

Listing type

Auction

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Property details

Listing category

Auction

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

97 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£192,500 Sep 2004

Price per m²

£206/m²

Local average

£566,667 (-96.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (17,126 of 33,755)

Street crime

181 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

LAND
GREAT LOCATION
GUIED PRICE

Additional details

Heating: Gas
Parking: Yes
Garden: Front garden

Description

For sale by unconditional online auction.

To review the legal documents and to view the auction information click on the buttons at the bottom of this advert or visit our website tcpa.co.uk

Town & Country Property Auctions are delighted to offer for sale by public auction this this vacant plot of land for sale in Stourvale Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 5HG. The property could be re-developed STC, or used as storage. The access is from the main road via a drop kerb. There are two existing structures which were previously used as a garage and a stable building. The property is sold as seen.

The property will be entered into our 28th March auction which is held online and starts at 10am. You must register to bid and download the legal pack.

PROPERTY FEATURES
. Small Plot of Land For Sale by Auction
. Re-development Potential STP
. Freehold
. Vacant
. No Overage Clause
. Cash Buy Only
. 28 Day Completion

The property is available for viewing immediately. Please contact Town & Country Property Auctions for more information and to register for the auction. The auction will be held online, and registration is now open.

Tenure
Freehold

Pre Auction Offers Are Considered
The seller of this property may consider a pre-auction offer prior to the auction date. All auction conditions will remain the same for pre-auction offers which include but are not limited to, the special auction conditions which can be viewed within the legal pack, the Buyer's Premium, and the deposit. To make a pre-auction offer we will require two forms of ID, proof of your ability to purchase the property and complete our auction registration processes online. To find out more information or to make a pre-auction offer please contact us.

Special Conditions
Any additional costs will be listed in the Special Conditions within the legal pack and these costs will be payable on completion. The legal pack is available to download free of charge under the LEGAL DOCUMENTS'. Any stamp duty and/or government taxes are not included within the Special Conditions within the legal pack and all potential buyers must make their own investigations.
Brochures

Legal Documents
Online Bidding
Council tax band: A

Listed by

Bournemouth

Simpsons Estate Agents

Reference: 145604414

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 13/02/2023

Expiry date: 12/02/2033

Est. upgrade cost to C: £13,325

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

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
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)

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #13931287

Property Details

Street: 159 Stourvale Road

Town: BOURNEMOUTH

Postcode: BH6 5HG

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 15/01/2020

Work Completed: 24/07/2019

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

226% since 1996

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	30/09/2004 (21 years ago)	£192,500	+226.3%
Sold	30/08/1996 (29 years ago)	£59,000	—

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 156C STOURVALE ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH6 5HG	£300,000	12/09/2023	Detached
Same street 156A STOURVALE ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH6 5HG	£350,000	16/02/2022	Detached

Street average: £325,000 (2 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

1y (index) -2%

5y (index) 5.9%

10y (index) 24.9%

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.

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Burleigh Road	0.2 miles
Shop	21st Century Hair Design	0.2 miles
Shop	Gentlemens & Rogues	0.2 miles
Train station	Pokesdown	0.7 miles
Train station	Christchurch	1.2 miles
University	Bournemouth University (Talbot Campus)	3.7 miles
University	Arts University Bournemouth	3.8 miles
Hospital	Alderney Hospital	5.8 miles
Hospital	Poole General Hospital	7.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	56
Anti-social behaviour	45
Vehicle crime	17
Criminal damage and arson	16
Other theft	16
Shoplifting	7
Bicycle theft	6
Burglary	6
Public order	6
Drugs	4
Other crime	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	181

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
Stourfield Infant School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 26 Mar 2024
Stourfield Junior School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 24 May 2013
St James' Church of England Primary Academy	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 22 Apr 2013
Pokesdown Community Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 17 Sep 2024
Tregonwell Academy	Other	0.7 miles	Outstanding — 13 May 2013

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area. Bedroom counts vary — use the Beds column to compare like-for-like lets. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
Studio Flat, Southbourne Road, BH6	£850/mo	1	0.48 miles	OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Seabourne Road, BH5	£950/mo	1	0.58 miles	OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Stourfield Road, BH5	£796/mo	1	0.58 miles	OpenRent
10 Bed Detached House, Stourwood Avenue, BH6	£750/mo	10	0.77 miles	OpenRent
6 Bed Detached House, Parkwood Road, BH5	£3,000/mo	6	0.88 miles	OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Calendula Place, BH7	£810/mo	1	0.98 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Christchurch Road, BH7	£1,850/mo	2	1.01 miles	OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Summerfields, BH7	£1,200/mo	1	1.09 miles	OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Ashley Road, BH1	£812/mo	1	1.22 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Maisonette, Hawkwood Road, BH5	£1,300/mo	2	1.22 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,232/mo (10 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 4.5%

Max investor price (0.8%) £112,500

Target investor price (1%) £90,000

Gross yield 54%

Cost-to-rent ratio 1.9×

Monthly cashflow £706/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 146.1%

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).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).