What kind of home is River Cottage, 77 High Street, BH21 1HS?

River Cottage, 77 High Street, BH21 1HS is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for River Cottage, 77 High Street, BH21 1HS?

River Cottage, 77 High Street, BH21 1HS last sold for £270,000 in June 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does River Cottage, 77 High Street, BH21 1HS have?

The current EPC rating for River Cottage, 77 High Street, BH21 1HS is E with a score of 49 out of 100, lodged in March 2022. It has dropped from a D recorded in August 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

How big is River Cottage, 77 High Street, BH21 1HS?

River Cottage, 77 High Street, BH21 1HS has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does River Cottage, 77 High Street, BH21 1HS use?

The latest EPC at River Cottage, 77 High Street, BH21 1HS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for River Cottage, 77 High Street, BH21 1HS?

River Cottage, 77 High Street, BH21 1HS is in council tax band D.

Which area is River Cottage, 77 High Street, BH21 1HS in?

River Cottage, 77 High Street, BH21 1HS sits in Wimborne. It falls within the BH21 postcode district.

Is River Cottage, 77 High Street, BH21 1HS in a safe area?

Police records around River Cottage, 77 High Street, BH21 1HS show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Criminal damage arson makes up roughly 31% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near River Cottage, 77 High Street, BH21 1HS?

The closest primary school to River Cottage, 77 High Street, BH21 1HS is Wimborne First School and Nursery (474m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Allenbourn Middle School (440m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near River Cottage, 77 High Street, BH21 1HS?

The closest bus stop to River Cottage, 77 High Street, BH21 1HS is The Square, 111m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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River Cottage, 77 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HS

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 49

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About River Cottage

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

River Cottage is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Wimborne (BH21 1HS). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (August 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 66). Other recorded features include a balcony.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 79% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £327,000 is 21.1% above the 2023 sale price. Sold June 2023 for £270,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
BalconyYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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)

Mar 2022

EPC Rating

E49

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2022from Aug 2013

EPC improved fromD64toE49

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against River Cottage, 77 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

River Cottage has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

River Cottage valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£327,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£270,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

15 June 2023Most recent
£270,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH21 1HS: £275,000 (2021–2017).

Nearby sales in BH21 1HS

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On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

River Cottage is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,418

Street avg £3,252

On par

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly below

Years Held

3 years

Street avg 14 years

Strongly below

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 Wimborne district page.

Full Wimborne report

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

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Square — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Allenbourn Middle School. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BH21 1HS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BH21 1HS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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