What was the last sold price for The Old Forge, BH21 4JR?

The Old Forge, BH21 4JR last sold for £900,000 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £260,000 in August 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for The Old Forge, BH21 4JR?

Across 6 sales between August 1997 and May 2024, The Old Forge, BH21 4JR rose from £260,000 to £900,000, a change of £640,000. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What planning history does The Old Forge, BH21 4JR have?

The Old Forge, BH21 4JR has 3 planning records on file (2 approved, 1 refused), most recent in April 2006. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Which area is The Old Forge, BH21 4JR in?

The Old Forge, BH21 4JR sits in Gaunts Common, Wimborne, Wimborne. It falls within the BH21 postcode district.

How safe is the area around The Old Forge, BH21 4JR?

Police records around The Old Forge, BH21 4JR 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 The Old Forge, BH21 4JR?

The closest primary school to The Old Forge, BH21 4JR is St James Church of England First School (741m).

What transport links are near The Old Forge, BH21 4JR?

The closest bus stop to The Old Forge, BH21 4JR is Horseshoes Crossroads, 526m away. In total there are 12 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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The Old Forge, Gaunts Common, Wimborne, BH21 4JR

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About The Old Forge

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The Old Forge is a property in Gaunts Common, Wimborne, Wimborne (BH21 4JR).

3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Across 1997–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Sold May 2024 for £900,000.

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Energy

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Old Forge, Gaunts Common, Wimborne, BH21 4JR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Apr 2006
Full
In report
Alterations and Enlargement to Existing Double Garage
Council
East Dorset
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
3/06/0289/FUL
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Feb 2006
Full
In report
Alterations and Enlargement to Existing Double Garage (as amended by plans rec'd 01.02.2006).
Council
East Dorset
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
3/05/1700/FUL
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1997.

Last sold (2024)

£900,000

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

7 May 2024Most recent
£900,000
+16.1%over 7 years
16 February 2017
£775,000
+6.2%over 2 years
5 December 2014
£730,000
+18.3%over 9 years
10 December 2004
£616,874
+50.5%over 4 years
7 September 2000
£410,000
+57.7%over 3 years
21 August 1997
£260,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH21 4JR: £665,000 (2024–2022).

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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

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.5 km

Horseshoes Crossroads — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

St James Church of England First School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.0dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for BH21 4JR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.5dB

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