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Flat 5 Shannon Court, 26, Castlemain Avenue

BH6 5EH

BOURNEMOUTH

Current

C

79

Potential

C

79

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached flat is located in BOURNEMOUTH, BH6 5EH. The property offers 50m² (538 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a recently constructed modern home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (79/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The property has modern timber frame or system-built walls, which typically offer good insulation properties when properly maintained. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £325, comprising £209 for heating, £74 for hot water, and £42 for lighting. The property produces 1.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

How Does Flat 5 Shannon Court Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 79/100, this BOURNEMOUTH property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £325 are approximately £1475 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 50m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². CO2 emissions of 1.1 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 BH6 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property79
Average60
+32% better
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vs BOURNEMOUTH

This property79
Average61
+30% better
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vs BH6

This property79
Average59
+34% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 79/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £303/year less than the BOURNEMOUTH average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(79 points)

Potential Rating

C(79 points)

Based on assessment dated 15 Aug 2012

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Property Information

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Full Address

Flat 5 Shannon Court

26, Castlemain Avenue

BH6 5EH

BOURNEMOUTH

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Property Type

Flat

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 2007 onwards

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Floor Area

50.0

3.0 total rooms

3.0 heated

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Tenure

rental (private)

Efficiency Score

79 / 100

Potential: 79

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CO₂ Emissions

1.1 tonnes/year

22 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

116 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

15 Aug 2012

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). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £419 below the BOURNEMOUTH average, offering good value. The BH6 postcode district contains over 9100 registered properties. As a modern build, this property benefits from contemporary construction standards and improved energy efficiency requirements.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£209.0/yr

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Hot Water

£74.0/yr

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Lighting

71.0% low energy

£42.0/yr

Save £9/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

(other premises below)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St James' Church of England Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayBH7 6DW

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Pokesdown Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayBH5 2AS
?Not yet rated

Stourfield Infant School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayBH6 5JS

Last inspected: Oct 2021

⚠️Requires improvement

Stourfield Junior School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayBH6 5JG

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayBH5 2BX

Last inspected: Nov 2018

Good

Avonbourne Girls Academy

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayBH7 6NY

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Avonwood Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayBH7 6NB
?Not yet rated

Avonbourne Boys' Academy

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayBH7 6NZ
?Not yet rated

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: 496 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:496 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:198 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 Crime199 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 (31%)

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Anti-social behaviour

54 incidents (27%)

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Criminal damage

17 incidents (9%)

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Vehicle crime

15 incidents (8%)

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Theft

13 incidents (7%)

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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