What type of property is 4 Fernhill Close, BH17 8SQ?

4 Fernhill Close, BH17 8SQ is a 1-bedroom detached house.

When did 4 Fernhill Close, BH17 8SQ last change hands?

4 Fernhill Close, BH17 8SQ last sold for £53,750 in July 2005, around 21 years ago. Before that, it sold for £21,500 in July 1999, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 4 Fernhill Close, BH17 8SQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 1999 and July 2005, 4 Fernhill Close, BH17 8SQ rose from £21,500 to £53,750, a change of £32,250. That works out to roughly +16.6% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Fernhill Close, BH17 8SQ?

The current EPC rating for 4 Fernhill Close, BH17 8SQ is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in May 2019. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Fernhill Close, BH17 8SQ?

4 Fernhill Close, BH17 8SQ has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (463 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BH17 8SQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Fernhill Close, BH17 8SQ heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Fernhill Close, BH17 8SQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Fernhill Close, BH17 8SQ?

4 Fernhill Close, BH17 8SQ is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 4 Fernhill Close, BH17 8SQ located?

4 Fernhill Close, BH17 8SQ sits in Poole. It falls within the BH17 postcode district.

What is crime like near 4 Fernhill Close, BH17 8SQ?

Police records around 4 Fernhill Close, BH17 8SQ 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 4 Fernhill Close, BH17 8SQ?

The closest primary school to 4 Fernhill Close, BH17 8SQ is Ad Astra Infant School (963m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Magna Academy (1.1km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 4 Fernhill Close, BH17 8SQ?

The closest bus stop to 4 Fernhill Close, BH17 8SQ is Twyford Way, 195m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Fernhill Close, Poole, BH17 8SQ

Property type

Detached

Floor 1st

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

43 m²

463 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 4 Fernhill Close

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

4 Fernhill Close is a one-bedroom detached house in Poole (BH17 8SQ). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. At 43 m² this is the 5th smallest of 31 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 39–73 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good.

It hasn't traded since July 2005, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1999–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 16.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £144,000 sits 167.9% above the 2005 sale of £53,750.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

Communal gardenYes
ParkingOff road

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.

4 Fernhill Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2019

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2019from Jun 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Fernhill Close, Poole, BH17 8SQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Fernhill 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.

4 Fernhill Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£144,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 16.6% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2005)

£53,750

Growth on file: 16.6% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

5 July 2005Most recent
£53,750
+150.0%over 5 years
14 July 1999
£21,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH17 8SQ: £200,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in BH17 8SQ

On the street

Versus other Fernhill Close homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

4 Fernhill Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,250

Street avg £2,527

Strongly below

Floor Area

43 m²

Street avg 49 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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.

Full Poole report

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

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Twyford Way — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Ad Astra Infant School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BH17 8SQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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