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8 Birchwood Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH14 9NP

4 sales on record3 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Floor area
175 m²
1884 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 8 Birchwood Road

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

8 Birchwood Road is a four-bedroom detached house in Parkstone, Poole, Poole (BH14 9NP). It has a recorded floor area of 175 m² (around 1884 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2015) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since August 2010. Between certificates, lighting dropped from Very Good to Poor. The latest certificate is from November 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Period features are noted in the property record.

10 years since the last transfer (July 2016). Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1995–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £867,000 is 24% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£371/sq ft) was about 27% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
  • Bathrooms1
  • Utility roomYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenFront and rear
  • GarageDouble

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • Period featuresYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 24 Nov 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2015

EPC Rating

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

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2015from Aug 2010
Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
70%13%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC CPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Birchwood Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH14 9NP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes both a loft conversion and an extension — the classic family-home expansion.

3 applications on record at 8 Birchwood Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH14 9NP

3decisions3extensions37documents26nearby
  1. Aug 2013
    PorchFull
    Outcome in report

    Construct Front Porch.

    Extension
    Documents
    11 docs on file
    Reference
    APP/13/00947/F
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Loft ConversionDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (3 on record)
  • All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 26 notable nearby
  • The 37 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.

Price for 8 Birchwood Road has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.

Current estimate

£867,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.9% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£699,000

Growth on file: 7.9% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 12 July 2016Most recent

    £699,000

    +33.1%over 5 years
  2. 3 November 2010

    £525,000

    +11.5%over 1 year
  3. 23 September 2009

    £471,000

    +243.8%over 14 years
  4. 16 March 1995

    £137,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH14 9NP: £630,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Birchwood Road homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 8 Birchwood Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,994

Street avg £3,698

Above

Floor Area

175 m²

Street avg 180 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Birchwood 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
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.

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

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Penn Leigh — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Courthill Infant School. 15 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 9NP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BH14 9NP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BH14 9NP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.5dB

Low
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65 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 8 Birchwood Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH14 9NP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.