What type of property is 26 Chaffinch Close, BH17 7UR?

26 Chaffinch Close, BH17 7UR is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 26 Chaffinch Close, BH17 7UR last change hands?

26 Chaffinch Close, BH17 7UR last sold for £272,000 in May 2026. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £66,950 in September 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 26 Chaffinch Close, BH17 7UR changed over time?

Across 4 sales between September 1999 and May 2026, 26 Chaffinch Close, BH17 7UR rose from £66,950 to £272,000, a change of £205,050. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 26 Chaffinch Close, BH17 7UR?

The current EPC rating for 26 Chaffinch Close, BH17 7UR is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2014. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 26 Chaffinch Close, BH17 7UR?

26 Chaffinch Close, BH17 7UR has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 26 Chaffinch Close, BH17 7UR heated?

The latest EPC at 26 Chaffinch Close, BH17 7UR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 26 Chaffinch Close, BH17 7UR have?

26 Chaffinch Close, BH17 7UR has council approval for rear extension granted in November 2009 under ref. APP/09/01162/F. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 26 Chaffinch Close, BH17 7UR?

26 Chaffinch Close, BH17 7UR is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 26 Chaffinch Close, BH17 7UR located?

26 Chaffinch Close, BH17 7UR sits in Poole. It falls within the BH17 postcode district.

Is 26 Chaffinch Close, BH17 7UR in a safe area?

Police records around 26 Chaffinch Close, BH17 7UR show an average of 101 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (11% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 26 Chaffinch Close, BH17 7UR?

The closest primary school to 26 Chaffinch Close, BH17 7UR is Hillbourne Primary School (785m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Parkstone Grammar School (1.3km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 26 Chaffinch Close, BH17 7UR?

The closest bus stop to 26 Chaffinch Close, BH17 7UR is Primrose Gardens, 306m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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26 Chaffinch Close, Poole, BH17 7UR

4 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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About 26 Chaffinch Close

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

26 Chaffinch Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Poole (BH17 7UR). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in August 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Good to Average. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Most recent transfer was May 2026 at £272,000 — fresh data. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2009. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1999–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£401/sq ft) was about 65.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageEn bloc
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 January 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Aug 2014

EPC improved fromD60toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%80%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Chaffinch Close, Poole, BH17 7UR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 Chaffinch Close has an approved rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 26 Chaffinch Close, Poole, BH17 7UR

1decisions1extensions9documents4nearby

Nov 2009
ConservatoryFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Erect a conservatory at rear.
Extension
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
APP/09/01162/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.

26 Chaffinch Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£270,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£272,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

13 May 2026Most recent
£272,000
+39.5%over 11 years
17 November 2014
£195,000
+25.0%over 9 years
28 July 2005
£156,000
+133.0%over 5 years
2 September 1999
£66,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH17 7UR: £320,000 (2025–2024).

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On the street

Versus other Chaffinch Close homes

Four headline reads against 51 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 26 Chaffinch Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,317

Street avg £3,406

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Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 66 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

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Area

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Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

101/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Primrose Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Hillbourne Primary School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BH17 7UR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.0dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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