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397 Ashley Road, Poole, BH14 0AT

5 sales on record5 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
9
From EPC
Floor area
170 m²
1830 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 397 Ashley Road

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

397 Ashley Road is a mid-terrace house in Poole (BH14 0AT). It has a recorded floor area of 170 m² (around 1830 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average.

At 170 m² the property is well over the postcode median (51 m² across 27 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 74% of similar EPCs). Most recent transfer: September 2023 at £311,000. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 5 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include HMO conversion, an extension and change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1999–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £458,000 is 47.3% above the 2023 sale price.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 397 Ashley Road

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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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)
Jun 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Mar 2010
EPC improved fromE50toD60
Windows
Very PoorPoor

Window efficiency improved

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Jun 2025from Jun 2023
EPC improved fromD60toC69
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property was built before 1919 and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 397 Ashley Road, Poole, BH14 0AT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a single-storey rear extension application was refused at 397 Ashley Road in 2023.

5 applications on record at 397 Ashley Road, Poole, BH14 0AT

5decisions3extensions58documents24nearby
Flagged:HMO conversionChange of use
  1. Aug 2002
    Change of UseAmendment
    Outcome in report

    Change of use of ground floor offices and first floor beauty studio into 4-bedroom house (further plan received with letter dated 10.07.2002).

    Documents
    13 docs on file
    Reference
    02/30291/004/C
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. HMODecision
  4. Loft ConversionDecision

+ 2 more applications in the report

Unlock 397 Ashley Road, Poole, BH14 0AT's full planning history

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (5 on record)
  • All 5 applications on this property in full, plus 24 notable nearby
  • The 58 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1999.

Current estimate

£458,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 24 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£311,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 7 September 2023Most recent

    £311,000

    +44.0%over 15 years

  2. 31 October 2007

    £216,000

    +21.7%over 4 years

  3. 17 January 2003

    £177,500

    +22.4%

  4. 26 August 2002

    £145,000

    +81.3%over 3 years

  5. 11 August 1999

    £80,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH14 0AT: £160,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Ashley Road homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 397 Ashley Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,829

Street avg £2,899

Below

Floor Area

170 m²

Street avg 61 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 397 Ashley Road

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger 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.
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3 bed1 bath
£537k

1 Constitution Hill Road

BH14 0QB

4 bed2 bath
£543k

1 Buckholme Close

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£550k

1 Glen Road

BH14 0HF

2 bed
£362k

1 Chatsworth Road

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Uppleby Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Livingstone Road Infant School. 24 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 BH14 0AT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BH14 0AT

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BH14 0AT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

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

Common questions

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