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12 Fern Close, Alderholt, Fordingbridge, SP6 3HZ

Notable viewsExtendable3 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
154 m²
1658 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 12 Fern Close

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

12 Fern Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Alderholt, Fordingbridge, Fordingbridge (SP6 3HZ). It has a recorded floor area of 154 m² (around 1658 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2014) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). The latest certificate is from February 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include notable views. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 154 m² the property is well over the postcode median (88 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 11 years since the last transfer (October 2015). Across 2003–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £549,000 is 32.3% above the 2015 sale price.

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Valuation

against the asking price

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • Notable viewsYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
Energy

Energy performance

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

12 Fern Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 28 Feb 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2014

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2014from Oct 2009
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Fern Close, Alderholt, Fordingbridge, SP6 3HZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Mar 2015
    PorchFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey

    Single storey extension to extend lounge and porch as amended by plans received 05/03/2015

    Council
    East Dorset
    Extension
    Documents
    20 docs on file
    Reference
    3/15/0090/HOU
    View planning record
  2. Aug 2005
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Side of property

    Single Storey Side Extension and Garage Conversion to form Bedroom with En-Suite as Amended by Plans Received 18.07.2005

    Council
    East Dorset
    Documents
    3 docs on file
    Reference
    3/05/0678/FUL
    View planning record
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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.

12 Fern Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£549,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£415,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 7 October 2015Most recent

    £415,000

    +22.1%over 5 years
  2. 25 August 2010

    £339,950

    +47.8%over 7 years
  3. 3 June 2003

    £230,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SP6 3HZ: £385,000 (2024–2022).

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On the street

Versus other Fern Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 12 Fern Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,695

Street avg £3,980

Strongly below

Floor Area

154 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Below
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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

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

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Fern Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt. 1 school nearby.

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The full 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 SP6 3HZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SP6 3HZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SP6 3HZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.4dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 16 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

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