78, River Way, BH23 2QR

78 River Way is a 139 m² / 1,496 sq ft detached home in Christchurch. It sold for £718,000 in January 2024. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £665k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £527k to £710k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 1 June 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Jan 2024 £718,000 4.0% 1.3%
Jul 2004 £335,000 na na
Floor plan

Archived estate agent floor plan for 78, River Way.

Floorplan 78
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Internal area
139 square metres (1,496 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £5,165 per square metre (£480 per square foot) in Jan 2024. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £4,785 per square metre (£445 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Jan 2024 £718,000 £5,165 £665,181 £4,785
Jul 2004 £335,000 £2,410 £693,669 £4,990

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 139 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 £665,181. 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 £3,790 and £5,110 per square metre (£352 and £474 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 139 m², this implies a valuation between £527,000 and £710,000. 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
905 square metres (9,741 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Archived listings
History:
Archived sales listing for 78 River Way. Advertised on multiple portals. It was added on 19/09/2023.
Photos:

There are 19 archived estate agent listing photos (taken in July 2022) for 78 River Way.

Photos for 78 River Way
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
Planning applications
Planning ref:
October 2024 8/24/0489/HOU
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
78 River Way Christchurch
Description:
Two storey side extension and single storey porch to front including larger window to bathroom
EPC Inspections
Summary:
31 January 2023 - 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 1900 to 1929
Area:
139 sqm (1,496 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, filled cavity. Roof: Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Frequently asked questions

78 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 £665,181.
  • Based on an internal area of 139 m² and recent prices in Christchurch, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £527,000 to £710,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 78 River Way last sold for £718,000 in January 2024.

HouseMetric shows 78 River Way as 139 m² (1,496 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 3 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is D, from an inspection dated 31 January 2023. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 78 River Way was in council tax band E. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

78 River Way is in postcode BH23 2QR, in Christchurch. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for River Way, BH23 2QR or analysis of the Christchurch property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 1 June 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

For more detail on HouseMetric data sources, update frequency and valuation methods, see the HouseMetric FAQs.