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8 Dorchester Gardens, Poole, BH15 3SN

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
65 m²
700 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 8 Dorchester Gardens

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

8 Dorchester Gardens is a two-bedroom detached house in Poole (BH15 3SN). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in July 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 65 m² it sits well below the postcode median (108 m² across 19 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2024. Past consents include an extension and new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1998–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£579/sq ft) was about 104.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: June 2024 at £405,000.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • ConservatoryYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageDetached
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jul 2023

EPC Rating

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

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 July 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2012from Jul 2012
EPC improved fromD68toC73
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Ventilation
ExtractNatural

Ventilation system changed

Jul 2023from Sept 2012
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (17 kWp) installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Dorchester Gardens, Poole, BH15 3SN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 8 Dorchester Gardens, Poole, BH15 3SN

1decisions1extensions10documents10nearby
  1. Aug 2024
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Single storey rear extension, terrace, internal alterations, new door and windows.

    New Windows
    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    APP/24/00596/F
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1998.

Current estimate

£419,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£405,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 6 June 2024Most recent

    £405,000

    +293.2%over 26 years

  2. 27 February 1998

    £103,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH15 3SN: £460,000 (2025–2020).

On the street

Versus other Dorchester Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 8 Dorchester Gardens stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£6,231

Street avg £3,049

Strongly above

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 138 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

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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
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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.
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Crime

230/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Hennings Park Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole. 23 schools nearby.

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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 3SN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BH15 3SN

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BH15 3SN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

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