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17a, Chester Road, Poole, BH13 6DE

3 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 00
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
110 m²
1184 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 17a

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

17a is a semi-detached house in Poole (BH13 6DE). It has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (around 1184 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. At 110 m² this is the 10th smallest of 19 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 47–291 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor.

Across 1998–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 11% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £507,000 is 20.7% above the 2012 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£355/sq ft) was about 17.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in July 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Sept 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2012from Mar 2010
EPC improved fromD65toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows
PoorAverage

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%23%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2022from May 2012
Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
23%88%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centuryGround Floor MaisonetteEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17a, Chester Road, Poole, BH13 6DE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17a has no planning applications on record.

5

But the area is active

5 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

17a has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£507,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.0% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£420,000

Growth on file: 11.0% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 11 July 2012Most recent

    £420,000

    +18.3%over 1 year

  2. 10 August 2010

    £355,000

    +265.0%over 12 years

  3. 14 June 1998

    £97,250

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH13 6DE: £577,000 (2024–2021).

On the street

Versus other Chester Road homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 17a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,818

Street avg £4,688

Below

Floor Area

110 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£450k

1 Ventry Close

BH13 6AW

£323k

10 Eaton Road

BH13 6DG

£821k

1 Wellwood Close

BH13 6EL

£836k

10 Buccleuch Road

BH13 6LE

£986k

1 Belgrave Road

BH13 6DB

4 bed2 bath
£1m

1 Chester Road

BH13 6DD

5 bed
£1m

1 Withingham Road

BH13 6BX

£1m

10 Forest Road

BH13 6DH

3 bed
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Poole district page.
Full Poole report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Herbert Road — bus stop.

Closest school

1.9 km

Courthill Infant School. 8 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BH13 6DE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BH13 6DE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BH13 6DE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 17a, Chester Road, Poole, BH13 6DE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.