18a, High Street, Poole, BH15 1BP
About 18a
18a is a property in Poole (BH15 1BP). It has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (around 1259 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 117 m² this is the 7th smallest of 8 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 49–172 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 8 units on file. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused. The record references listed-building consent, which constrain future alterations. Most recent transfer: July 2024 at £230,000.
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Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.
Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Planning history
A change of use to residential application was refused at 18a in 2025.
- Apr 2025Change of UseOutlineIn report
Prior approval for change of use from solicitors offices (Class E) to a one 2-bedroom flat (Class C3)
- Documents
- 14 docs on file
- Reference
- APP/24/01209/PA
- Dec 2024RenovationHeritageIn report
Listed building consent for Internal alterations including removal of timber partition, new timber stud partitions to form kitchen and bathroom.
Listed- Documents
- 12 docs on file
- Reference
- APP/24/01208/L
We flagged 3 things worth checking at 18a
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
- A planning decision worth checking
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Sales history & valuation
£230,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
24 July 2024Most recent
£230,000
Median price across the last 4 sales in BH15 1BP: £218,750 (2002–1999).
Everything we know about 18a, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
- A planning decision worth checking
Versus other High Street homes
On co₂ emissions, 18a stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
66 (D)
Street avg 45 (E)
Floor Area
117 m²
Street avg 112 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.9 t/year
Street avg 7.3 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
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Crime
6/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Orchard Plaza — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Old Town Infant School and Nursery. 12 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.8dB