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17 Dover Road, Poole, BH13 6DZ

Swimming pool4 sales on record7 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
302 m²
3251 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band H
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 17 Dover Road

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

17 Dover Road is a four-bedroom detached house in Poole (BH13 6DZ). It has a recorded floor area of 302 m² (around 3251 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band H. There is a swimming pool on the plot, uncommon for the area. Period features are noted in the property record. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75).

Across 1997–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,931,000 is 12.2% below the 2025 sale of £2,200,000, a rare downward gap that often correlates with deferred maintenance or unfinished works. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£677/sq ft) was about 211% above the typical sold price in the postcode. It changed hands recently, sold January 2025 for £2,200,000. 7 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references conservation-area consent, which constrain future alterations.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms3
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Swimming poolYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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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.

17 Dover Road's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
9.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2020from May 2010
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
0%44%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DDetached over 300m²

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Dover Road, Poole, BH13 6DZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Dover Road sits within a conservation area — exterior works face additional planning controls.

7 applications on record at 17 Dover Road, Poole, BH13 6DZ

1 live now
6decisions47documents5nearby
Flagged:Conservation area
  1. Jan 2001
    Tree WorksTrees
    Outcome in report

    T1 Beech-Fell or crown thin, crown clean and lift. TPO1 (Area)1951. Parks Reference 702/00.

    Reference
    00/07966/901/X
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Tree WorksDecision
  4. Tree WorksDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (6 on record)
  • All 7 applications on this property in full, plus 5 notable nearby
  • The 47 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

17 Dover Road has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£1,931,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£2,200,000

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 January 2025Most recent

    £2,200,000

    +87.2%over 12 years
  2. 31 January 2012

    £1,175,000

    +36.6%over 2 years
  3. 30 September 2009

    £860,000

    +102.4%over 12 years
  4. 30 June 1997

    £425,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH13 6DZ: £1,900,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Dover Road homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 17 Dover Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£7,285

Street avg £4,005

Strongly above

Floor Area

302 m²

Street avg 372 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

9.5 t/year

Street avg 9.4 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 Dover Road

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

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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
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

The Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

1.5 km

Heatherlands Primary School. 11 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 6DZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BH13 6DZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BH13 6DZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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