What type of property is 31 Bovington Close, BH17 8AY?

31 Bovington Close, BH17 8AY is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 31 Bovington Close, BH17 8AY last change hands?

31 Bovington Close, BH17 8AY last sold for £138,000 in July 2011, around 15 years ago. Before that, it sold for £69,500 in April 2001, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 31 Bovington Close, BH17 8AY changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 2001 and July 2011, 31 Bovington Close, BH17 8AY rose from £69,500 to £138,000, a change of £68,500. That works out to roughly +6.9% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 31 Bovington Close, BH17 8AY?

The current EPC rating for 31 Bovington Close, BH17 8AY is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 31 Bovington Close, BH17 8AY?

31 Bovington Close, BH17 8AY has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft), around 51 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BH17 8AY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 31 Bovington Close, BH17 8AY heated?

The latest EPC at 31 Bovington Close, BH17 8AY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 31 Bovington Close, BH17 8AY have?

31 Bovington Close, BH17 8AY has council approval for rear extension granted in July 2001 under ref. 01/35844/000/F. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 31 Bovington Close, BH17 8AY?

31 Bovington Close, BH17 8AY 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 31 Bovington Close, BH17 8AY located?

31 Bovington Close, BH17 8AY sits in Poole. It falls within the BH17 postcode district.

Is 31 Bovington Close, BH17 8AY in a safe area?

Police records around 31 Bovington Close, BH17 8AY 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 31 Bovington Close, BH17 8AY?

The closest primary school to 31 Bovington Close, BH17 8AY is Ad Astra Infant School (446m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Magna Academy (528m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 31 Bovington Close, BH17 8AY?

The closest bus stop to 31 Bovington Close, BH17 8AY is Warmwell Close, 107m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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31 Bovington Close, Poole, BH17 8AY

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 31 Bovington Close

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

31 Bovington Close is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Poole (BH17 8AY). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in January 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2001–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £212,000 sits 53.6% above the 2011 sale of £138,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£251/sq ft) was about 32.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2001. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in July 2011, so it's been off the market for around 15 years. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

TenureFreehold
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2025

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2025from Jan 2015

EPC improved fromD62toC70

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Bovington Close, Poole, BH17 8AY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Bovington Close has an approved rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 31 Bovington Close, Poole, BH17 8AY

1decisions1extensions9documents1nearby

Jul 2001
ConservatoryFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Erect lean-to type conservatory at rear
Extension
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
01/35844/000/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.

31 Bovington Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2001).

Current estimate

£212,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£138,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

13 July 2011Most recent
£138,000
+98.6%over 10 years
5 April 2001
£69,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH17 8AY: £225,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in BH17 8AY

On the street

Versus other Bovington Close homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

31 Bovington Close is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£2,706

Street avg £3,013

Below

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

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Area

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Warmwell Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Ad Astra Infant School. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BH17 8AY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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