What type of property is 2 Wilkins Gardens, BH8 8DJ?

2 Wilkins Gardens, BH8 8DJ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 2 Wilkins Gardens, BH8 8DJ last change hands?

2 Wilkins Gardens, BH8 8DJ last sold for £199,950 in May 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £166,250 in June 2008, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Wilkins Gardens, BH8 8DJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 2008 and May 2018, 2 Wilkins Gardens, BH8 8DJ rose from £166,250 to £199,950, a change of £33,700. That works out to roughly +1.9% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Wilkins Gardens, BH8 8DJ have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Wilkins Gardens, BH8 8DJ is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in March 2021. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Wilkins Gardens, BH8 8DJ?

2 Wilkins Gardens, BH8 8DJ has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (527 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 44% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BH8 8DJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Wilkins Gardens, BH8 8DJ heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Wilkins Gardens, BH8 8DJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Wilkins Gardens, BH8 8DJ?

2 Wilkins Gardens, BH8 8DJ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 2 Wilkins Gardens, BH8 8DJ located?

2 Wilkins Gardens, BH8 8DJ sits in Bournemouth. It falls within the BH8 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Wilkins Gardens, BH8 8DJ?

Police records around 2 Wilkins Gardens, BH8 8DJ show an average of 14 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 47% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Wilkins Gardens, BH8 8DJ?

The closest primary school to 2 Wilkins Gardens, BH8 8DJ is Malmesbury Park Primary School (385m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Livingstone Academy Bournemouth (1.3km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Wilkins Gardens, BH8 8DJ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Wilkins Gardens, BH8 8DJ is Capstone Road, 202m away. The nearest rail option is Bournemouth Rail Station, 811m away.

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2 Wilkins Gardens, Bournemouth, BH8 8DJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

49 m²

527 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 2 Wilkins Gardens

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

2 Wilkins Gardens is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Bournemouth (BH8 8DJ). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. At 49 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (49–132 m²). The latest certificate (March 2021) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band.

At 49 m² it sits well below the postcode median (87 m² across 14 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2008–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£379/sq ft) was about 44% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in May 2018, so it's been off the market for around 8 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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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.

2 Wilkins Gardens's carbon output is low for the local stock.

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Wilkins Gardens, Bournemouth, BH8 8DJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Wilkins Gardens has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

34 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.

Current estimate

£213,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.9% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£199,950

Growth on file: 1.9% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

17 May 2018Most recent
£199,950
+20.3%over 9 years
29 June 2008
£166,250

Median price across the last 5 sales in BH8 8DJ: £350,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in BH8 8DJ

On the street

Versus other Wilkins Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 2 Wilkins Gardens stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,081

Street avg £2,974

Strongly above

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

14/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Capstone Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Malmesbury Park Primary School. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BH8 8DJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BH8 8DJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.1dB

Low

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80 dB

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FAQ

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