40, River Way, BH23 2QR
40 River Way is a 130 m² / 1,399 sq ft detached home in Christchurch. It sold for £530,000 in July 2020. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £591k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £491k to £664k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 2 July 2026.
- Sale history
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£530,000 on Jul 2020
- Floor plan
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Archived estate agent floor plan for 40, River Way.
- Internal area
- 130 square metres (1,399 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
- Price per internal area
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This property sold for £4,076 per square metre (£379 per square foot) in Jul 2020. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £4,549 per square metre (£423 per square foot) .
Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm Jul 2020 £530,000 £4,077 £591,432 £4,549 Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 130 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.
- Valuation
- The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £591,432. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Christchurch are now selling for between £3,780 and £5,110 per square metre (£351 and £474 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 130 m², this implies a valuation between £491,000 and £664,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Type
- Detached
- Council tax band
- E
- Plot size
- 858 square metres (9,235 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
- Planning ref:
- January 2025 8/24/0721/HOU
- Type:
- Full and householder planning application
- Status:
- Application approved
- Address:
- 40 River Way Christchurch
- Description:
- Replacement of ground floor rear porch and conservatory with two-storey rear extension. Reconfigure roof from pyramid hip roof to a gable Addition of 2 dormers. First floor balcony to rear elevation. Erection of external glazed hallway to connect main house with existing outbuilding. Alteration to fenestration
- Planning ref:
- June 2023 8/23/0117/HOU
- Type:
- Full and householder planning application
- Status:
- Application approved
- Address:
- 40 River Way Christchurch
- Description:
- Replacement of ground floor rear porch and conservatory with two-storey rear extension. Reconfigure 1st floor / bungalow roof from pyramid hip roof to a gable roof. 1st floor extensions providing 1 dormer on the South East elevation and 1 dormer on the North West Elevation. First floor balcony to rear elevation. Erection of external glazed hallway to connect main house with existing outbuilding. Reconfigure ground floor front bay windows and redesign bays (amended description).
- Planning ref:
- November 2020 8/20/0724/TTPO
- Type:
- Tree and hedge works
- Status:
- Application approved
- Address:
- 40 River Way Christchurch
- Description:
- T1 - Scots Pine - Reduce lower branches over road by 3m and shape.
- Planning ref:
- October 2019 8/19/1216/REG14
- Type:
- Tree and hedge works
- Status:
- Application approved
- Address:
- 40 River Way Christchurch
- Description:
- Scots Pine - Remove split primary and split secondary branch.
- Planning ref:
- September 2015 T/15/0166
- Type:
- Tree and hedge works
- Status:
- Application approved
- Address:
- 40 River Way, Christchurch,
- Description:
- T1 Pine: remove southern storm damaged stem of the twin stemmed tree
- Summary:
- 07 January 2020 - energy performance certificate grade D
- Certificate:
- View energy certificate on GOV.UK
- Reason for EPC:
- Marketed sale
- Tenure:
- Owner-occupied
- Property type:
- Detached Bungalow , has 1 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1996 to 2002
- Area:
- 26 sqm (280 square foot) total internal area
- Comments:
- Walls: Solid brick, as built, insulated (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
- Summary:
- 07 January 2020 - energy performance certificate grade D
- Certificate:
- View energy certificate on GOV.UK
- Reason for EPC:
- Marketed sale
- Tenure:
- Owner-occupied
- Property type:
- Detached House , has 6 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1930 to 1949
- Area:
- 130 sqm (1,399 square foot) total internal area
- Comments:
- Walls: Cavity wall, filled cavity. Roof: Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
40 River Way is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.
- HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £591,432.
- Based on an internal area of 130 m² and recent prices in Christchurch, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £491,000 to £664,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.
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