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2a, Mountbatten Road

BH4 8JL

BOURNEMOUTH

Current

D

66

Potential

C

77

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in BOURNEMOUTH, BH4 8JL. The property offers 176m² (1894 sq ft) of spacious living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. With an EPC rating of D (66/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (77/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are £1334, comprising £995 for heating, £139 for hot water, and £200 for lighting. The property produces 6.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home. The property last sold in June 2022 for £1,050,000. For landlords: This rental property with a D rating is positioned above the current minimum standard. With proposed changes to require a C rating by 2028, modest improvements now could future-proof your compliance.

How Does 2a, Mountbatten Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 66/100, this BOURNEMOUTH property is around the national average for UK homes. At £1334 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. At 176m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²).

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the BH4 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property66
Average60
+10% better
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vs BOURNEMOUTH

This property66
Average61
+8% better
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vs BH4

This property66
Average61
+8% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 66/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £706/year more than the BOURNEMOUTH average

Energy Efficiency Rating

📊 Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
Potential
D55-68
Current
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

D(66 points)

Potential Rating

C(77 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 18 Feb 2020

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Property Information

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Full Address

2a, Mountbatten Road

BH4 8JL

BOURNEMOUTH

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

176.0

6.0 total rooms

6.0 heated

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Tenure

rental (private)

Efficiency Score

66 / 100

Potential: 77

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CO₂ Emissions

6.2 tonnes/year

35 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

199 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

18 Feb 2020

rental (private)

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About BOURNEMOUTH

BOURNEMOUTH is situated in Dorset, South West. Properties in BOURNEMOUTH have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). Heating costs are £367 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The BH4 postcode district contains over 5800 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£1,050,000

21 June 2022

Type: Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£995.0/yr

Save £77/yr

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Hot Water

£139.0/yr

Save £55/yr

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Lighting

0.0% low energy

£200.0/yr

Save £100/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Average
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Roof

Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

No low energy lighting

Very Poor
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayBH2 5LH

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayBH12 1PG

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

Heatherlands Primary School

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayBH12 2BG

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Good

Lilliput Church of England Infant School

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayBH14 8JX

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Courthill Infant School

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayBH14 9HL

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Livingstone Academy Bournemouth

All-through
📍1.7 miles awayBH1 1PA
?Not yet rated

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayBH12 4DZ

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

Talbot Primary School

Primary
📍2.1 miles awayBH12 5ED

Last inspected: Jan 2022

Good

About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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Area Safety

Higher Crime164 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

61 incidents (37%)

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Anti-social behaviour

37 incidents (23%)

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Shoplifting

19 incidents (12%)

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Vehicle crime

9 incidents (5%)

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Criminal damage

8 incidents (5%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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