3 Ballard Road, Poole, BH15 1RA
About 3 Ballard Road
3 Ballard Road is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Poole (BH15 1RA). It has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (around 1173 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in June 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. Other recorded features include a balcony, notable views and a conservatory.
It hasn't traded since June 2001, a hold of 25 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1996–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at 20.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £380,000 sits 96.4% above the 2001 sale of £193,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£165/sq ft) was about 50.3% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 109 m² it's 22.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (89 m² median across 16 EPCs).
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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
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
- CloakroomYes
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- BalconyYes
- Notable viewsYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
- Oct 2013Tree WorksTreesIn report
T1 Tree species unknown - Fell. *Town Centre Heritage Conservation Area*
- Documents
- 4 docs on file
- Reference
- TP/13/00599/X
- Dec 2001ExtensionFullIn report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Alterations to existing dormer at front to form balcony and single storey extension at rear to form dining area (Amended by plans and letter received 17.12.01)
- Documents
- 4 docs on file
- Reference
- 01/20556/000/F
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 3 Ballard Road
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 1996.
£380,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 20.3% per year over 5 years.
£193,500
Growth on file: 20.3% per year over 5 years.
Sales timeline
14 June 2001Most recent
£193,500
+154.6%over 5 years27 May 1996
£76,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BH15 1RA: £398,000 (2025–2021).
Everything we know about 3 Ballard Road, 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 Ballard Road homes
On price per m², 3 Ballard Road runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,775
Street avg £4,339
Floor Area
109 m²
Street avg 95 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.5 t/year
Street avg 3.2 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
6/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Ballard Close — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Old Town Infant School and Nursery. 14 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
47.4dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
37.5dB