What kind of home is 23 Branksea Avenue, BH15 4DW?

23 Branksea Avenue, BH15 4DW is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

What was the last sold price for 23 Branksea Avenue, BH15 4DW?

23 Branksea Avenue, BH15 4DW last sold for £675,000 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £387,500 in June 2016, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 23 Branksea Avenue, BH15 4DW changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 2016 and March 2024, 23 Branksea Avenue, BH15 4DW rose from £387,500 to £675,000, a change of £287,500. That works out to roughly +7.4% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 23 Branksea Avenue, BH15 4DW?

The current EPC rating for 23 Branksea Avenue, BH15 4DW is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23 Branksea Avenue, BH15 4DW?

23 Branksea Avenue, BH15 4DW has a recorded floor area of 145 m² (1,561 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BH15 4DW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23 Branksea Avenue, BH15 4DW use?

The latest EPC at 23 Branksea Avenue, BH15 4DW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 23 Branksea Avenue, BH15 4DW had any planning applications?

23 Branksea Avenue, BH15 4DW has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in February 2003 under ref. 02/23701/003/F. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 23 Branksea Avenue, BH15 4DW?

23 Branksea Avenue, BH15 4DW is in council tax band E.

Which area is 23 Branksea Avenue, BH15 4DW in?

23 Branksea Avenue, BH15 4DW sits in Poole. It falls within the BH15 postcode district.

What is crime like near 23 Branksea Avenue, BH15 4DW?

Police records around 23 Branksea Avenue, BH15 4DW show an average of 230 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 33% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 23 Branksea Avenue, BH15 4DW?

The closest primary school to 23 Branksea Avenue, BH15 4DW is Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School (701m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Cornerstone Academy (934m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 23 Branksea Avenue, BH15 4DW?

The closest bus stop to 23 Branksea Avenue, BH15 4DW is Purbeck Avenue, 226m away. The nearest rail option is Hamworthy Rail Station, 1.5km away.

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23 Branksea Avenue, Poole, BH15 4DW

Notable views4 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

145 m²

1561 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 23 Branksea Avenue

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

23 Branksea Avenue is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Poole (BH15 4DW). It has a recorded floor area of 145 m² (around 1561 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Other recorded features include a balcony and notable views. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

4 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2016–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £758,000 is 12.3% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£432/sq ft) was about 66.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold March 2024 for £675,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

BalconyYes
Notable viewsYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
RefurbishedYes

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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 2)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 July 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Aug 2015

EPC improved fromE52toD67

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Branksea Avenue, Poole, BH15 4DW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Branksea Avenue has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

4 applications on record at 23 Branksea Avenue, Poole, BH15 4DW

4decisions1extensions87documents6nearby

Feb 2003
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erect single storey flat roof extension at rear to enlarge existing kitchen
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
02/23701/003/F
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New BuildJul 2015Decision
Demolition And RebuildOct 2014Decision

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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.

23 Branksea Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£758,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.4% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£675,000

Growth on file: 7.4% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

8 March 2024Most recent
£675,000
+74.2%over 7 years
12 June 2016
£387,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH15 4DW: £662,000 (2026–2020).

Nearby sales in BH15 4DW

On the street

Versus other Branksea Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 23 Branksea Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,655

Street avg £3,957

On par

Floor Area

145 m²

Street avg 240 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Poole report

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

0.2 km

Purbeck Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BH15 4DW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BH15 4DW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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