5 Houlton Road, Poole, BH15 2LN
About 5 Houlton Road
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 £371,000 sits 61.3% above the 2009 sale of £230,000.
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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
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- Open-plan layoutYes
- Dining roomYes
- Utility roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
5 Houlton Road ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
5 Houlton Road has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
33applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 3 things worth checking at 5 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
- Recent ownership pattern worth a look
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Sales history & valuation
5 Houlton Road changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.
£371,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 84.0% per year over 1 year.
£230,000
Growth on file: 84.0% per year over 1 year.
Sales timeline
22 October 2009Most recent
£230,000
+84.0%over 8 months27 February 2009
£125,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BH15 2LN: £390,000 (2025–2023).
Everything we know about 5 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
- Recent ownership pattern worth a look
Versus other Houlton Road homes
5 Houlton Road outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,300
Street avg £3,290
Floor Area
100 m²
Street avg 97 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.6 t/year
Street avg 4.7 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