What type of property is 1 Martello Road South, BH13 7HF?

1 Martello Road South, BH13 7HF is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What did 1 Martello Road South, BH13 7HF sell for?

1 Martello Road South, BH13 7HF last sold for £155,103 in July 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £295,000 in October 1997, so prices have been falling over 26 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Martello Road South, BH13 7HF?

Across 2 sales between October 1997 and July 2023, 1 Martello Road South, BH13 7HF fell from £295,000 to £155,103, a change of £139,897. That works out to roughly -2.5% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Martello Road South, BH13 7HF?

The current EPC rating for 1 Martello Road South, BH13 7HF is F with a score of 33 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Martello Road South, BH13 7HF?

1 Martello Road South, BH13 7HF has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (1,270 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 65% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BH13 7HF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Martello Road South, BH13 7HF heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Martello Road South, BH13 7HF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 Martello Road South, BH13 7HF?

1 Martello Road South, BH13 7HF has an active planning application for side and rear extension (ref. P/26/01893/HOU), filed in April 2026, currently awaiting a decision. Across the wider record there are 3 approved applications on file. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Martello Road South, BH13 7HF?

1 Martello Road South, BH13 7HF is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 1 Martello Road South, BH13 7HF located?

1 Martello Road South, BH13 7HF sits in Poole. It falls within the BH13 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Martello Road South, BH13 7HF?

Police records around 1 Martello Road South, BH13 7HF show an average of 8 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Martello Road South, BH13 7HF?

The closest primary school to 1 Martello Road South, BH13 7HF is Lilliput Church of England Infant School (1.6km), one of 6 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 1 Martello Road South, BH13 7HF?

The closest bus stop to 1 Martello Road South, BH13 7HF is Martello Park, 354m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Martello Road South, Poole, BH13 7HF

9 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

118 m²

1270 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 33

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Martello Road South

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

1 Martello Road South is a three-bedroom detached house in Poole (BH13 7HF). It has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (around 1270 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows an F (score 33), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The rating has held steady at F across 2 certificates since July 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 77), a 3-band jump. Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot.

9 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 2 refused, 1 pending. Past consents include an extension and tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. An active application for an extension is awaiting a decision. The record references listed-building consent and conservation-area consent, which constrain future alterations. Across 1997–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at -2.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £526,000 sits 239.1% above the 2023 sale of £155,103. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£122/sq ft) was about 70.9% below the postcode norm. At 118 m² it sits well below the postcode median (362 m² across 3 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Most recent transfer: July 2023 at £155,103.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
LandYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

1 Martello Road South's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

F33

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

9.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Jul 2012

Windows

SecondaryMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof

PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

19%78%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Martello Road South, Poole, BH13 7HF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

An application for solar panel installation is currently awaiting a decision.

9 applications on record at 1 Martello Road South, Poole, BH13 7HF

1 live now

8decisions4extensions117documents12nearby

Flagged:Listed buildingConservation area

Feb 2008
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
T1 - Macrocarpa - Reduce in height 5 metres (approx) and remove five lowest branches growing towards property. Branksome Park Conservation Area.
Reference
07/24666/901/X
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Solar PanelsApr 2026Refurbishment and extension of an existing dwelling, including removal of incongruous additions and redundant chimney; retention and reconfiguration of the existing roof, incorporating two gabled dormers and a replacement chimney; construction of minor single-storey extensions to the front, side and rear to regularise the footprint; a contemporary garden-facing extension; replacement detached garage and adjoining car port with integrated solar panels; a single-storey garden office; and associated landscaping, access and external works, including provision of level access to the driveway.Decision
Solar PanelsJan 2026Refurbishment and extension of existing dwelling, including removal of incongruous additions and redundant chimney; formation of a new roof with two gabled dormers and a replacement chimney; construction of minor single-storey extensions to the front, side, and rear to regularise the footprint; garden-facing extension; replacement detached garage and adjoining car port with integrated solar panels; a single-storey garden office; and associated landscaping, access, and external works.Decision

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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.

Latest sale on 1 Martello Road South was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£526,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -2.5% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£155,103

Growth on file: -2.5% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

27 July 2023Most recent
£155,103
-47.4%over 25 years
16 October 1997
£295,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH13 7HF: £2,650,000 (2025–2004).

Nearby sales in BH13 7HF

On the street

Versus other Martello Road South homes

Three headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 1 Martello Road South lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

33 (F)

Street avg 73 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

118 m²

Street avg 384 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

9.9 t/year

Street avg 6.9 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Martello Park — bus stop.

Closest school

1.6 km

Lilliput Church of England Infant School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BH13 7HF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BH13 7HF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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