Energy Performance Certificate
5b Forest Close
BH23 4QF
Christchurch
Current
B
84
Potential
B
91
At a Glance
About This Property
This detached house is located in Christchurch, BH23 4QF. The property offers 136m² (1464 sq ft) of spacious living space. With an EPC rating of B (84/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Estimated annual energy costs are £840, comprising £585 for heating, £106 for hot water, and £149 for lighting. The property produces 1.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home. The property last sold in July 2025 for £720,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.
How Does 5b Forest Close Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 84/100, this Christchurch property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £840 are approximately £960 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 136m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). CO2 emissions of 1.9 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.
Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the BH23 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs Christchurch
vs BH23
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 84/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 15% nationally
Energy Costs: £263/year more than the Christchurch average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
Based on assessment dated 22 Mar 2024
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Property Information
Full Address
5b Forest Close
BH23 4QF
Christchurch
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
2022
Floor Area
136.0 m²
NaN total rooms
NaN heated
Tenure
Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling for which the intended tenure in not known. It is not to be used for an existing dwelling
Efficiency Score
84 / 100
Potential: 91
CO₂ Emissions
1.9 tonnes/year
14 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
79 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
22 Mar 2024
new dwelling
About Christchurch
Christchurch is situated in Dorset, South West. Properties in Christchurch have an average EPC rating of C (score 74/100). The BH23 postcode district contains over 20300 registered properties.
Location & Nearby Area
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Property Sale History
£720,000
RECENT3 July 2025
Type: Detached
vs previous sale
£820,000
14 December 2022
Type: Detached
Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015.
Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas
£585.0/yr
Hot Water
£106.0/yr
Lighting
100.0% low energy
£149.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Average thermal transmittance 0.19 W/m-¦K
Roof
Average thermal transmittance 0.14 W/m-¦K
Windows
High performance glazing
Floor
Average thermal transmittance 0.13 W/m-¦K
Heating System
Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas
Main Fuel
Gas: mains gas
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
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View UK Property Insights →Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Highcliffe School
SecondaryLast inspected: Jun 2023
Highcliffe St Mark Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jul 2018
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch
PrimaryLast inspected: Sept 2018
Somerford Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Nov 2021
The Grange School
SecondaryLast inspected: Dec 2021
Mudeford Junior School
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2023
Mudeford Community Infants' School
PrimaryLast inspected: Sept 2018
Bransgore Church of England Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2022
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.
Broadband & Connectivity
Average download speed: 426 Mbps
Download Speed
Upload Speed
Available Providers
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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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.