What type of property is 1 Gray Close, BH17 8QU?

1 Gray Close, BH17 8QU is an end-of-terrace house.

What did 1 Gray Close, BH17 8QU sell for?

1 Gray Close, BH17 8QU last sold for £200,000 in June 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £145,000 in April 2006, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Gray Close, BH17 8QU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 2006 and June 2021, 1 Gray Close, BH17 8QU rose from £145,000 to £200,000, a change of £55,000. That works out to roughly +2.1% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Gray Close, BH17 8QU?

The current EPC rating for 1 Gray Close, BH17 8QU is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Gray Close, BH17 8QU?

1 Gray Close, BH17 8QU has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (1,066 sq ft). That makes it about 15% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BH17 8QU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Gray Close, BH17 8QU heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Gray Close, BH17 8QU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Gray Close, BH17 8QU?

1 Gray Close, BH17 8QU 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 1 Gray Close, BH17 8QU located?

1 Gray Close, BH17 8QU sits in Poole. It falls within the BH17 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Gray Close, BH17 8QU?

Police records around 1 Gray Close, BH17 8QU 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 1 Gray Close, BH17 8QU?

The closest primary school to 1 Gray Close, BH17 8QU is Haymoor Junior School (589m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Magna Academy (628m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Gray Close, BH17 8QU?

The closest bus stop to 1 Gray Close, BH17 8QU is Kellaway Road, 111m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Gray Close, Poole, BH17 8QU

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

99 m²

1066 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Gray Close

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

1 Gray Close is an end-of-terrace house in Poole (BH17 8QU). It has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (around 1066 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

At 99 m² it's 15.8% larger than the typical home in the postcode (86 m² median across 16 EPCs). Across 2006–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £284,000 is 42% above the 2021 sale price. Sold June 2021 for £200,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2023from May 2013

EPC improved fromD68toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Gray Close, Poole, BH17 8QU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Gray Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£284,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.1% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£200,000

Growth on file: 2.1% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

7 June 2021Most recent
£200,000
+37.9%over 15 years
24 April 2006
£145,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH17 8QU: £279,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in BH17 8QU

On the street

Versus other Gray Close homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 1 Gray Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,020

Street avg £2,634

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Floor Area

99 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.1 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

0.1 km

Kellaway Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Haymoor Junior School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BH17 8QU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BH17 8QU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

Low

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60 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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