# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (BH9 1LD)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 31 RIDLEY ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE BH9 1LD |
| Price | £475,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Council tax | D |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 |
| Floor area | 114 m² |
| Last sold | £440,000 Oct 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 16/02/2025 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £1,103/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £18,900

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- G (£350 - £450)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8105-2333-9329-8497-4253)

## Description

**SUMMARY**

Charming four bedroom detached house boasting a spacious rear garden, perfect for outdoor gatherings and relaxation. Ample off-road parking, a convenient garage, and a delightful conservatory for year-round enjoyment. Don't miss the opportunity to own this dream family home!

**DESCRIPTION**

Charming four bedroom.  Ample off-road parking, a convenient garage, and a delightful conservatory for year-round enjoyment. Don't miss the opportunity to own this dream family home!

**Entrance Hall ** 

**Cloakroom** 3' 2" x 5' 6" ( 0.97m x 1.68m )

Double glazed window to side aspect, wash hand basin with vanity unit and YWCA.

**Lounge** 10' 10" x 20' 6" ( 3.30m x 6.25m )

Double glazed window to front and rear aspect. Electric fireplace, TV and telephone port.

**Dining Room** 12'  x 10' 9" ( 3.66m x 3.28m )

Double glazed window to front aspect, wooden floor and radiator.

**Kitchen** 8'  x 16' 10" ( 2.44m x 5.13m )

Dishwasher, gas oven and hob. Extractor fan.

**Utility Room** 4' 8" x 14' 1" ( 1.42m x 4.29m )

Washing machine and tumble dryer.

**Conservatory** 14' 8" x 21' 7" ( 4.47m x 6.58m )

Double glazed window, plastered ceiling.

**Bedroom One** 10' 10" x 12'  ( 3.30m x 3.66m )

Double glazed window to front aspect and radiator. Original wooden flooring.

**Bedroom Two ** 11'  x 9' 11" ( 3.35m x 3.02m )

Double glazed window to front aspect, radiator. Built in wardrobe and original wooden floor.

**Bedroom Three** 10' 4" x 8'  ( 3.15m x 2.44m )

Double glazed window to rear aspect, radiator and carpet.

**Bedroom Four** 8' 10" x 8'  ( 2.69m x 2.44m )

Radiator, double glazed window to rear aspect and carpet.

**Bathroom ** 7' 6" x 5'  ( 2.29m x 1.52m )

Wash hand basin and WC. Bath and shower. half tiled.

**Additional Information ** 

Subject to obtaining planning approval the garden has potential for development, the side access compliments this by being broad enough for access.

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.

2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.

3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.

4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.

5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.

6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/137447480/1359563) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/137447480/1359564) - EPC

## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #3128157
- **Address:** 31 Ridley Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH9 1LD
- **Certificate Issued:** 17/10/2005
- **Work Completed:** 20/08/2005
- **Items:** 8 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 31 RIDLEY ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1LD | £440,000 | 31/10/2023 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 2 HAZELWOOD CLOSE, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1FF | £275,000 | 15/12/2025 | Detached |
| 20 CRICHEL ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1JG | £295,000 | 10/12/2025 | Detached |
| 19 GREEN ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1DU | £335,000 | 02/12/2025 | Detached |
| 20 CALVIN ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1LN | £271,500 | 28/11/2025 | Detached |
| 20 CRICHEL ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1JG | £255,000 | 22/10/2025 | Detached |
| 22 MARKHAM ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1HY | £300,000 | 30/09/2025 | Detached |
| 1A HANKINSON ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1HJ | £300,000 | 01/11/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 49 RIDLEY ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1LD | £327,000 | 30/03/2023 | Detached |
| 3 RIDLEY ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1LB | £420,000 | 30/11/2022 | Detached |
| 4 RIDLEY ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1LB | £490,000 | 21/10/2022 | Detached |
| 47 CARDIGAN ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1BD | £422,000 | 21/10/2022 | Detached |
| 21 PINE ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1LT | £415,000 | 14/10/2022 | Detached |
| 30 GREEN ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1EA | £410,000 | 29/09/2022 | Detached |
| 82 CALVIN ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1LW | £420,000 | 15/08/2022 | Detached |
| 28 HANKINSON ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1HJ | £410,000 | 12/08/2022 | Detached |
| 1 HANKINSON ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1HJ | £405,000 | 28/07/2022 | Detached |
| 28A RIDLEY ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1LE | £339,950 | 08/07/2022 | Detached |
| 15 GREEN ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1DU | £350,000 | 23/05/2022 | Detached |
| WOODCUTTERS COTTAGE LUTHER ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1LH | £270,000 | 03/05/2022 | Detached |
| 42 LUTHER ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1LL | £337,000 | 28/04/2022 | Detached |
| 17 CRICHEL ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1JG | £386,000 | 31/03/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 21 RIDLEY ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1LD | £390,000 | 28/03/2022 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £358,500 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £355,323 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £403,277 (57 Detached, BH9, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +17.8%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,264/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,404/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,544/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.3% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £175,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £140,400

*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:** £4,167/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -6.2%
- **10y growth:** 18.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -0.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 11.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 30.4%

## Flood risk

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

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