96a, Flat C, High Street, Poole, BH15 1DB
About 96a
96a is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Poole (BH15 1DB). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). At 64 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 3 units on EPC record in 96a, where floor areas span 42–64 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (68 versus a best of 79).
Across 1998–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£244/sq ft) was about 99.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Most recent transfer: December 2023 at £168,000.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system changed
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls changed
Hot water system changed
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
Upgraded to gas central heating
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Window efficiency improved
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
- Apr 2023HeritageIn report
Signage and complete shopfront replacements in traditional timber designs.
- Documents
- 25 docs on file
- Reference
- APP/22/00244/L
- Apr 2023AdvertisingIn report
Two hand-written signs on timber signboards to be fixed over each shop unit.
- Documents
- 23 docs on file
- Reference
- APP/22/00245/A
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 96a
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
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Sales history & valuation
96a has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.
£173,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.2% per year over 25 years.
£168,000
Growth on file: 5.2% per year over 25 years.
Sales timeline
21 December 2023Most recent
£168,000
+9.9%over 4 years30 July 2019
£152,880
+79.9%over 7 years27 September 2011
£85,000
-21.5%over 8 years9 July 2003
£108,300
+128.0%over 4 years14 December 1998
£47,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in BH15 1DB: £230,000 (2022–2016).
Everything we know about 96a, 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
Versus other High Street homes
Years Held for 96a lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,625
Street avg £2,585
Floor Area
64 m²
Street avg 67 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.5 t/year
Street avg 2.4 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
6/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Nelson Court — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Old Town Infant School and Nursery. 14 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.3dB