What type of property is 5 Box Close, BH17 7AR?

5 Box Close, BH17 7AR is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 5 Box Close, BH17 7AR last change hands?

5 Box Close, BH17 7AR last sold for £385,000 in November 2025. Before that, it sold for £234,500 in July 2010, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Box Close, BH17 7AR appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2010 and November 2025, 5 Box Close, BH17 7AR rose from £234,500 to £385,000, a change of £150,500. That works out to roughly +3.3% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Box Close, BH17 7AR have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Box Close, BH17 7AR is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Box Close, BH17 7AR?

5 Box Close, BH17 7AR has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BH17 7AR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Box Close, BH17 7AR heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Box Close, BH17 7AR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Box Close, BH17 7AR?

5 Box Close, BH17 7AR is in council tax band C.

Where is 5 Box Close, BH17 7AR located?

5 Box Close, BH17 7AR sits in Poole. It falls within the BH17 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Box Close, BH17 7AR?

Police records around 5 Box Close, BH17 7AR show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 5 Box Close, BH17 7AR?

The closest primary school to 5 Box Close, BH17 7AR is Stanley Green Infant Academy (950m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Parkstone Grammar School (769m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Box Close, BH17 7AR?

The closest bus stop to 5 Box Close, BH17 7AR is Pergin Crescent, 175m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Box Close, Poole, BH17 7AR

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Box Close

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

5 Box Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Poole (BH17 7AR). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a loft.

A recent sale: £385,000 in November 2025. Across 2010–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£453/sq ft) was about 78% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
LoftYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
DrivewayYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2025from Apr 2010

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Box Close, Poole, BH17 7AR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Box Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 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 Box Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£370,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£385,000

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

4 November 2025Most recent
£385,000
+64.2%over 15 years
26 July 2010
£234,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH17 7AR: £312,000 (2025–2010).

Nearby sales in BH17 7AR

On the street

Versus other Box Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 5 Box Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,873

Street avg £4,030

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Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 74 m²

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Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

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Comparables

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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

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Pergin Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Parkstone Grammar School. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BH17 7AR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

59.7dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for BH17 7AR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

51.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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