What kind of home is 12 Castle Street, BH21 5PZ?

12 Castle Street, BH21 5PZ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

What was the last sold price for 12 Castle Street, BH21 5PZ?

12 Castle Street, BH21 5PZ last sold for £250,000 in December 2004, around 21 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £79,950 in March 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 12 Castle Street, BH21 5PZ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between March 1996 and December 2004, 12 Castle Street, BH21 5PZ rose from £79,950 to £250,000, a change of £170,050. That works out to roughly +13.8% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 12 Castle Street, BH21 5PZ?

The current EPC rating for 12 Castle Street, BH21 5PZ is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Castle Street, BH21 5PZ?

12 Castle Street, BH21 5PZ has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 21% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BH21 5PZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Castle Street, BH21 5PZ use?

The latest EPC at 12 Castle Street, BH21 5PZ records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 12 Castle Street, BH21 5PZ?

12 Castle Street, BH21 5PZ has 2 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in December 2009. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Castle Street, BH21 5PZ?

12 Castle Street, BH21 5PZ is in council tax band D.

Which area is 12 Castle Street, BH21 5PZ in?

12 Castle Street, BH21 5PZ sits in Cranborne, Wimborne, Wimborne. It falls within the BH21 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 12 Castle Street, BH21 5PZ?

Police records around 12 Castle Street, BH21 5PZ 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 12 Castle Street, BH21 5PZ?

The closest primary school to 12 Castle Street, BH21 5PZ is Cranborne Church of England First School (73m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cranborne Middle School (349m).

What is the nearest station to 12 Castle Street, BH21 5PZ?

The closest bus stop to 12 Castle Street, BH21 5PZ is The Inn, 137m away. In total there are 10 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Castle Street, Cranborne, Wimborne, BH21 5PZ

3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 Castle Street

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

12 Castle Street is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Cranborne, Wimborne, Wimborne (BH21 5PZ). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since April 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Main heating runs on oil. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Held since December 2004 — that's 21 years off the open market, well above the local norm. At 88 m² it's 16.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (76 m² median across 28 EPCs). 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Across 1996–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £341,000 is 36.4% above the 2004 sale price.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Utility roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

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 3)

Oct 2024

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2021from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromD65toE49

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

0%36%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2024from Mar 2021

EPC improved fromE49toD62

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

36%79%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Castle Street, Cranborne, Wimborne, BH21 5PZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Dec 2009
New BuildFull
In report
Erection of 2 No. Semi-Detached Cottages at No.11-13, Castle Street (Demolition of Cottage at No.11 and Prefabricated School Annex at No.13)
Council
East Dorset
Reference
3/09/0516/FUL
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Dec 2009
New BuildHeritage
In report
Erection of 2 No. Semi-Detached Cottages at No.11-13, Castle Street (Demolition of Cottage at No.11 and Prefabricated School Annex at No.13) (As amended by plans dated 13/10/09)
Council
East Dorset
Reference
3/09/0517/CON
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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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1996.

Current estimate

£341,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.8% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£250,000

Growth on file: 13.8% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

17 December 2004Most recent
£250,000
+122.2%over 5 years
17 June 1999
£112,500
+40.7%over 3 years
1 March 1996
£79,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH21 5PZ: £285,000 (2024–2014).

Nearby sales in BH21 5PZ

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On the street

Versus other Castle Street homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 12 Castle Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,841

Street avg £3,119

Below

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 122 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 8.1 t/year

Strongly above

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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 Inn — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Cranborne Church of England First School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BH21 5PZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BH21 5PZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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