1 Houlton Road, Poole, BH15 2LN
About 1 Houlton Road
1 Houlton Road is a three-bedroom detached house in Poole (BH15 2LN). It has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (around 1119 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2015) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from May 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.
Across 2012–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 20.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £457,000 is 26.9% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£322/sq ft) was about 42.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in August 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years.
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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
- Open-plan layoutYes
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageYes
Building
- Previously extendedYes
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 04 May 2025
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
1 Houlton Road has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
33applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 1 Houlton Road
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
1 Houlton Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£457,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 20.9% per year over 4 years.
£360,000
Growth on file: 20.9% per year over 4 years.
Sales timeline
31 August 2015Most recent
£360,000
+94.6%over 3 years24 February 2012
£185,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BH15 2LN: £390,000 (2025–2023).
Everything we know about 1 Houlton 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 Houlton Road homes
EPC Rating for 1 Houlton Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,462
Street avg £3,237
Floor Area
104 m²
Street avg 97 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.7 t/year
Street avg 4.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
6/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Shah of Persia — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Longfleet Church of England Primary School. 23 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.5dB