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Flat 3, 38 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, BH3 7AD

3 sales on record
Property type
Detached
Floor 01
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
45 m²
484 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Freehold
Overview

About Flat 3

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

Flat 3 is a two-bedroom detached house in Bournemouth (BH3 7AD). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. At 45 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (45–59 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 5 units on file. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

On the market in September 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years. Across 2006–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £175,000 is 25% above the 2015 sale price.

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

Outside

  • ParkingYes

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • Heating systemElectric
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Flat 3's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Jan 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
0.8 t/year
Occupancy

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2015from Jul 2009
EPC improved fromE39toF21
Hot Water
PoorVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Jun 2015from Mar 2015
EPC improved fromF21toD60
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
0%38%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2026from Jun 2015
Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
38%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th century1st Floor FlatFreeholdEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 3, 38 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, BH3 7AD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 3 has no planning applications on record.

16

But the area is active

16 notable applications 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.

Flat 3 saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£175,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.4% per year over 10 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2015)

£140,000

Growth on file: -1.4% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 8 September 2015Most recent

    £140,000

    +3.7%over 7 years
  2. 24 April 2008

    £135,000

    -15.6%over 2 years
  3. 23 February 2006

    £160,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH3 7AD: £120,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Wimborne Road homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, Flat 3 stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,111

Street avg £3,768

On par

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 62 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

0.8 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Flat 3

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Bournemouth district page.

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

4/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Stokewood Road — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Malmesbury Park Primary School. 23 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BH3 7AD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BH3 7AD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BH3 7AD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Flat 3, 38 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, BH3 7AD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.