What kind of home is 5 Links Road, BH14 9QP?

5 Links Road, BH14 9QP is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 5 Links Road, BH14 9QP last change hands?

5 Links Road, BH14 9QP last sold for £849,950 in December 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £145,000 in July 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Links Road, BH14 9QP changed over time?

Across 3 sales between July 1995 and December 2020, 5 Links Road, BH14 9QP rose from £145,000 to £849,950, a change of £704,950. That works out to roughly +7.2% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Links Road, BH14 9QP?

The current EPC rating for 5 Links Road, BH14 9QP is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2020 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Links Road, BH14 9QP?

5 Links Road, BH14 9QP has a recorded floor area of 261 m² (2,809 sq ft), around 65 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 24% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BH14 9QP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Links Road, BH14 9QP use?

The latest EPC at 5 Links Road, BH14 9QP records electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 5 Links Road, BH14 9QP?

The most recent planning decision at 5 Links Road, BH14 9QP was a refusal for mixed (ref. APP/21/01704/F) in February 2022. Earlier filings include 5 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Links Road, BH14 9QP?

5 Links Road, BH14 9QP is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 5 Links Road, BH14 9QP in?

5 Links Road, BH14 9QP sits in Poole. It falls within the BH14 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 Links Road, BH14 9QP?

Police records around 5 Links Road, BH14 9QP show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 Links Road, BH14 9QP?

The closest primary school to 5 Links Road, BH14 9QP is Lilliput Church of England Infant School (1.0km), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Bournemouth and Poole College (2.7km).

How well connected is 5 Links Road, BH14 9QP?

The closest bus stop to 5 Links Road, BH14 9QP is Canford Cliffs Avenue, 313m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

5 Links Road, Poole, BH14 9QP

Extendable3 sales on record6 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

261 m²

2809 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band G

Overview

About 5 Links Road

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

5 Links Road is a four-bedroom detached house in Poole (BH14 9QP). It has a recorded floor area of 261 m² (around 2809 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2023 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in September 2020 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average and main heating dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

6 planning records sit against the property, 5 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 261 m² it's 25.8% larger than the typical home in the postcode (207 m² median across 8 EPCs). Across 1995–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,232,000 is 44.9% above the 2020 sale price. Sold December 2020 for £849,950.

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
Bathrooms2

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageSingle

Building

Extension potentialPossible

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Links 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

The data behind every report

Energy

Energy performance

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

5 Links Road's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

0.8 t/year

Occupancy

—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2025from Sept 2020

EPC improved fromE54toC80

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls

AverageVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

21st centuryDetached HouseEPC C

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

From £1,245 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Links Road, Poole, BH14 9QP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 5 Links Road was refused — worth checking the council file.

6 applications on record at 5 Links Road, Poole, BH14 9QP

6decisions2extensions124documents26nearby

Oct 2009
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
T5 Oak Tree - Fell TPO 17 Area
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
TP/09/00407/X
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
RenovationMar 2026Decision
Demolition And RebuildAug 2023Decision

+ 3 more applications in the report

Unlock 5 Links Road, Poole, BH14 9QP's full planning history

You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.

Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (6 on record)
All 6 applications on this property in full, plus 26 notable nearby
The 124 documents, officer reports & conditions
What the pattern means for extending or converting here

£14.99one-off · instant

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Price for 5 Links Road has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.

Current estimate

£1,232,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 25 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2020)

£849,950

Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

1 December 2020Most recent
£849,950
+331.4%over 24 years
21 July 1996
£197,000
+35.9%over 1 year
19 July 1995
£145,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH14 9QP: £960,000 (2024–2013).

Nearby sales in BH14 9QP

On the street

Versus other Links Road homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 5 Links Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,257

Street avg £7,073

Strongly below

Floor Area

261 m²

Street avg 206 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

0.8 t/year

Street avg 7.5 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

6 years

Street avg 16 years

Strongly below

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Links 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

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£1.2m

1 Kings Crescent

BH14 9PR

4 bed

£700k

1 Boulnois Avenue

BH14 9NX

4 bed4 bath

£686k

1 Glengariff Road

BH14 9LQ

4 bed2 bath

£597k

1 Loch Road

BH14 9EX

4 bed2 bath

£515k

1 Edward Road

BH14 9ES

4 bed3 bath

£931k

1 Birchwood Road, Parkstone

BH14 9NW

5 bed4 bath

£889k

1 Delhi Close

BH14 9NR

5 bed

£682k

1 Crescent Road

BH14 9AS

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

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Canford Cliffs Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Lilliput Church of England Infant 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 BH14 9QP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BH14 9QP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.2dB

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 5 Links Road, Poole, BH14 9QP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.