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68 CLAREMONT AVENUE

BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE BH9 3HB

2 beds 1 baths 74 m² Listed 26 Sep 2022 (-1368d)

£330,000

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# 2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (BH9 3HB)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 68 CLAREMONT AVENUE, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE BH9 3HB |
| Price | £330,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £315,000 Jan 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 10/10/2032
- **Current heating cost:** £606/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £11,735

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£10)
- 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/9796-3921-8200-2392-0204)

## Description

**NO FORWARD CHAIN**IN NEED OF MODERNISATION**

This detached bungalow located in the popular residential Claremont Avenue, BH8 within close proximity of CastlePoint Shopping Centre, transport links, Primary/Secondary Schools & parks.

The property benefits from OPEN PLAN LOUNGE/DINING ROOM, two double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, family bathroom suite with separate WC and kitchen/breakfast room. Gas central heating & UPVC double glazing.

Outside offers front driveway providing ALLOCATED OFF ROAD PARKING & side access to PRIVATE EASTERLEY FACING REAR GARDEN.

In need of some modernisation but situated in a desirable residential area with potential to be a great family home. NO FOWARD CHAIN

Tenure - Freehold

Council Tax - Band C

EPC Rating - D

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/127414097/266577) - Floorplan 1

## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #16113650
- **Address:** 68 Claremont Avenue, BOURNEMOUTH, BH9 3HB
- **Certificate Issued:** 07/01/2024
- **Work Completed:** 14/11/2023
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 68 CLAREMONT AVENUE, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 3HB | £315,000 | 13/01/2023 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 201 CASTLE LANE WEST, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 3LD | £425,000 | 08/01/2026 | Detached |
| 16 HUNTVALE ROAD, MOORDOWN, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 3HP | £380,000 | 10/12/2025 | Detached |
| 5 LITTLECROFT AVENUE, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 3HR | £465,000 | 01/07/2025 | Detached |
| 203 CASTLE LANE WEST, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 3LD | £399,950 | 06/12/2023 | Detached |
| 96 WEST WAY, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 3DZ | £685,000 | 26/09/2023 | Detached |
| 1 LITTLECROFT AVENUE, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 3HR | £355,000 | 08/09/2023 | Detached |
| 23 HUNTFIELD ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 3HN | £414,000 | 14/08/2023 | Detached |
| 68 UPLANDS ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH8 9SS | £620,000 | 11/08/2023 | Detached |
| 32 HUNTFIELD ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 3HN | £337,500 | 16/12/2022 | Detached |
| 52 UPLANDS ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH8 9SS | £465,000 | 16/12/2022 | Detached |
| 26 HUNTFIELD ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 3HN | £480,000 | 09/12/2022 | Detached |
| 61 UPLANDS ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH8 9SR | £775,000 | 01/12/2022 | Detached |
| 20 HUNTVALE ROAD, MOORDOWN, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 3HP | £307,000 | 18/11/2022 | Detached |
| 12 TOWNSVILLE ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 3HL | £215,000 | 17/10/2022 | Detached |
| 64 WEST WAY, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 3EA | £545,000 | 14/10/2022 | Detached |
| 18 UPLANDS ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH8 9SS | £582,500 | 16/09/2022 | Detached |
| 4 BROCKENHURST ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 3ER | £390,000 | 13/09/2022 | Detached |
| 42 UPLANDS ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH8 9SS | £530,000 | 26/08/2022 | Detached |
| 11 UPLANDS ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH8 9SR | £805,000 | 21/07/2022 | Detached |
| 77 HAVERSTOCK ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 3HH | £455,000 | 20/07/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 60 CLAREMONT AVENUE, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 3HB | £329,950 | 11/08/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £329,950 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £481,548 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £407,294 (51 Detached, BH9, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -19%

## 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:** 0.43% (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:** £4,459/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -4.5%
- **10y growth:** 36.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** -0.1%
- **5y growth (index):** 10.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 29.6%

## 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

Floor area

74 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£315,000 Jan 2023

Price per m²

£4,459/m²

Local average

£407,294 (-19%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (14,926 of 33,755)

Street crime

251 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Detached Bungalow
In Need Of Some Modernisation
No Forward Chain
Located In The Popular Residential Claremont Avenue, BH9
Two Double Bedrooms
Open Plan Lounge/Dining Room
Family Bathroom Suite & Fitted Kitchen
Front Driveway Providing Allocated Off Road Parking
Easy Reach To Castle Point Shopping Centre, Parks, Transport Links & Amenities
Secure Private Rear Garden

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

NO FORWARD CHAININ NEED OF MODERNISATION**
This detached bungalow located in the popular residential Claremont Avenue, BH8 within close proximity of CastlePoint Shopping Centre, transport links, Primary/Secondary Schools & parks.
The property benefits from OPEN PLAN LOUNGE/DINING ROOM, two double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, family bathroom suite with separate WC and kitchen/breakfast room. Gas central heating & UPVC double glazing.
Outside offers front driveway providing ALLOCATED OFF ROAD PARKING & side access to PRIVATE EASTERLEY FACING REAR GARDEN.

In need of some modernisation but situated in a desirable residential area with potential to be a great family home. NO FOWARD CHAIN

Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax - Band C
EPC Rating - D

Listed by

Bournemouth

MK Estates Holdenhurst Road Ltd

Reference: 127414097

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 11/10/2022

Expiry date: 10/10/2032

Current heating cost: £606/year

Potential heating cost: £425/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £11,735

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)
Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£10)
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 1

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #16113650 Recent

Property Details

Street: 68 Claremont Avenue

Town: BOURNEMOUTH

Postcode: BH9 3HB

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 07/01/2024

Work Completed: 14/11/2023

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	13/01/2023 (3 years ago)	£315,000	—

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
201 CASTLE LANE WEST, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 3LD	£425,000	08/01/2026	Detached
16 HUNTVALE ROAD, MOORDOWN, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 3HP	£380,000	10/12/2025	Detached
5 LITTLECROFT AVENUE, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 3HR	£465,000	01/07/2025	Detached
203 CASTLE LANE WEST, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 3LD	£399,950	06/12/2023	Detached
96 WEST WAY, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 3DZ	£685,000	26/09/2023	Detached
1 LITTLECROFT AVENUE, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 3HR	£355,000	08/09/2023	Detached
23 HUNTFIELD ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 3HN	£414,000	14/08/2023	Detached
68 UPLANDS ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH8 9SS	£620,000	11/08/2023	Detached
32 HUNTFIELD ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 3HN	£337,500	16/12/2022	Detached
52 UPLANDS ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH8 9SS	£465,000	16/12/2022	Detached
26 HUNTFIELD ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 3HN	£480,000	09/12/2022	Detached
61 UPLANDS ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH8 9SR	£775,000	01/12/2022	Detached
20 HUNTVALE ROAD, MOORDOWN, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 3HP	£307,000	18/11/2022	Detached
12 TOWNSVILLE ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 3HL	£215,000	17/10/2022	Detached
64 WEST WAY, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 3EA	£545,000	14/10/2022	Detached
18 UPLANDS ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH8 9SS	£582,500	16/09/2022	Detached
4 BROCKENHURST ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 3ER	£390,000	13/09/2022	Detached
42 UPLANDS ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH8 9SS	£530,000	26/08/2022	Detached
11 UPLANDS ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH8 9SR	£805,000	21/07/2022	Detached
77 HAVERSTOCK ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 3HH	£455,000	20/07/2022	Detached
Same street 60 CLAREMONT AVENUE, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 3HB	£329,950	11/08/2021	Detached

Street average: £329,950 (1 sale)

Area average: £481,548 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -4.5%

10y growth 36.2%

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

1y (index) -0.1%

5y (index) 10.4%

10y (index) 29.6%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,264/mo

Realistic £1,404/mo

Optimistic £1,544/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	Claremont Avenue	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Broadway Co-op	0.1 miles
Shop	Pets Corner	0.2 miles
Shop	The Co-operative Food	0.2 miles
Hospital	Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital	1.7 miles
University	Bournemouth University (Talbot Campus)	1.7 miles
University	Bournemouth University	1.7 miles
Hospital	Royal Bournemouth Hospital	1.7 miles
Train station	Bournemouth	1.8 miles
Train station	Pokesdown	2.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Shoplifting	90
Violence and sexual offences	63
Anti-social behaviour	43
Vehicle crime	16
Burglary	8
Other theft	8
Criminal damage and arson	5
Public order	5
Robbery	4
Bicycle theft	3
Drugs	2
Other crime	2
Possession of weapons	2
Total incidents	251

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. Walburga's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 2 Feb 2020
Bournemouth School	Secondary	0.4 miles	Outstanding — 2 May 2024
Bournemouth School for Girls	Secondary	0.4 miles	Outstanding — 17 Jun 2024
Queen's Park Infant Academy	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 24 Jul 2013
Queen's Park Academy	Primary	0.4 miles	Outstanding — 10 Jul 2014

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.43%

Max investor price (0.8%) £175,500

Target investor price (1%) £140,400

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).