170a, Blandford Road, Poole, BH15 4BH
About 170a
170a is a two-bedroom detached house in Poole (BH15 4BH). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. At 47 m² this is the 6th smallest of 11 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 21–107 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (48 versus a best of 71). The latest certificate (August 2019) shows an E (score 48), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since November 2015. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 65). Main heating runs on electricity.
Most recent transfer was April 2026 at £135,000 — fresh data. At 47 m² it's 23.7% larger than the typical home in the postcode (38 m² median across 10 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 80% of similar EPCs). Across 1999–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £158,000 is 17% above the 2026 sale price.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingOff road
Building
- Heating systemGas
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 20 August 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
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Planning history
170a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
6 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.
£158,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 26 years.
£135,000
Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 26 years.
Sales timeline
1 April 2026Most recent
£135,000
+195.7%over 26 years21 October 1999
£45,647
Median price across the last 5 sales in BH15 4BH: £180,000 (2024–2004).
Nearby sales in BH15 4BH
Versus other Blandford Road homes
170a is notably below the street on years held.
Price per m²
£2,872
Street avg £3,437
Floor Area
47 m²
Street avg 52 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.5 t/year
Street avg 3.0 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
230/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Hamworthy Liberal Club — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School. 10 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
48.6dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.2dB







