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5 Houlton Road, Poole, BH15 2LN

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
100 m²
1076 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 5 Houlton Road

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

5 Houlton Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Poole (BH15 2LN). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2021) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

It hasn't traded since October 2009, a hold of 17 years that's notably long for the area. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2009–2009, sale prices on this property compounded at 84% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £363,000 sits 57.8% above the 2009 sale of £230,000.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Houlton Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 Houlton Road ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 August 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2021from Sept 2009
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Houlton Road, Poole, BH15 2LN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Houlton Road has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

32 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

5 Houlton Road changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£363,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 84.0% per year over 1 year.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2009)

£230,000

Growth on file: 84.0% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 October 2009Most recent

    £230,000

    +84.0%over 8 months

  2. 27 February 2009

    £125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH15 2LN: £390,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Houlton Road homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Houlton Road outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,300

Street avg £3,187

Below

Floor Area

100 m²

Street avg 97 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Houlton Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearbyRecent ownership pattern worth a look

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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£310k

1 Corfe Mews, 12 Kingston Road

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£296k

1 Denmark Road

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1 Houlton Road

BH15 2LN

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

Crime

230/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.

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 BH15 2LN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BH15 2LN

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BH15 2LN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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