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1 bed flat for sale Saffron Way, Knighton Heath, BH11

Asking price

£174,000

Reduced on 23/10/2026

Type: Flat
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Size: £388 per sq ft
Tenure: Share of freehold; 98 years left(from the agent's description)

Service charge £1,725 a yearNo ground rent (peppercorn)

* From the agent's description. Check it with them before you rely on it.

Highlights

From the agent's description

Chain free
Allocated parking
Communal gardens
Share of freehold
98 years left on the lease

About this property

A modern and well presented first-floor apartment enjoying a pleasant outlook over the communal gardens. Tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the sought-after Knighton Heath area of Bournemouth, this attractive home is conveniently located within walking distance of local shops, regular bus routes, and a range of amenities, including Knighton Heath Golf Club and the nearby nature reserve. The accommodation is well maintained throughout and comprises a secure entry system, welcoming entrance hall with a useful utility cupboard, a modern style fitted kitchen, a spacious lounge/dining room, a generous double bedroom, and a stylish fully tiled shower room.

Floorplan

Council tax

Ask agent

Per year

Band A

£1,624
Band B

£1,894
Band C

£2,165
Band D

£2,436
Band E

£2,977
Band F

£3,518
Band G

£4,059
Band H

£4,871

The agent hasn't said which band this home is in; you can look it up on GOV.UK. In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 2026/27 bills run from £1,624 a year in band A to £4,871 in band H.

Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone.

Property timeline

Reduced

October 2026 £174,000

Was £178,000
Listed

September 2026 £178,000

1 bed · 1 bath · this listing

Past sales can't be shown: the agent hasn't given the flat number.

Price guide

41 comparables · within 2.9 miles

Priced above 68% of the 1-bed flats for sale nearby right now.

This home, £174,000 Median £165,000 · £140,000 – £212,500

Per square foot

£388 19% over

1-bed flats nearby £326

Against sold prices

5% over

BH11 sold median £368 / sq ft, 535 sales

Compared with 41 1-bed flats for sale within 2.9 miles, on the market now or already under offer. The range is the middle 80% of their asking prices. Sold prices are HM Land Registry sales in BH11 over the last 24 months, per square foot of EPC floor area. All sold £/sq ft in BH11 →

Location

Saffron Way, Knighton Heath, BH11

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £174,000

£87k £261k

Deposit10% £17,000

£0 £174k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £157,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £35,000 to support it.

A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Properties sold nearby

HM Land Registry sales nearby. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

Address	Type	Sold	Size	Size	£/sq ft	Price
58, Saffron Way Terraced	Terraced	Oct 2025	603 sq ft £421/sq ft	603 sq ft	£421	£254,000
Flat 3, Saffron Court, 23, Saffron Way Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Aug 2025	n/a	n/a	n/a	£192,000
4, Saffron Way Terraced	Terraced	Aug 2025	560 sq ft £486/sq ft	560 sq ft	£486	£272,000
Flat 15, Saffron Court, 23, Saffron Way Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Mar 2025	431 sq ft £331/sq ft	431 sq ft	£331	£142,500
10, Saffron Way Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Dec 2024	861 sq ft £377/sq ft	861 sq ft	£377	£325,000
Flat 10, Saffron Court, 23, Saffron Way Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Jul 2024	n/a	n/a	n/a	£180,000
44, Saffron Way Terraced	Terraced	Feb 2024	592 sq ft £446/sq ft	592 sq ft	£446	£264,000
52, Saffron Way Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Sept 2023	570 sq ft £442/sq ft	570 sq ft	£442	£252,000