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128 SYMES ROAD

POOLE, HAMWORTHY, POOLE BH15 4PZ

4 beds 1 baths 1,216 sq ft Listed 19 Aug 2016 (-3582d)

£340,000

Guide Price

Reduced on 12 Nov 2016

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# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (BH15 4PZ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 128 SYMES ROAD, POOLE, HAMWORTHY, POOLE BH15 4PZ |
| Price | £340,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1976-1982 |
| Floor area | 113 m² |
| Last sold | £330,000 May 2017 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Current heating cost:** £663/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,725

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0840-2862-7916-9906-5891)

## Description

**UPVC** **PART** **OPAQUE** **DOUBLE** **GLAZED** **FRONT** **DOOR** **LEADS** **TO:** ****

**RECEPTION** **HALL** **** Karndean flooring, radiator with ornamental cover, under stairs storage cupboard.

**GROUND** **FLOOR** **CLOAKROOM** **** With low level WC, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin with mixer tap and pop up waste and double cupboard under with inset mirror above, single glazed opaque window, Karndean flooring.

**LOUNGE** **18' 7" x 12' 0" (5.66m x 3.66m)** Karndean flooring, corner raised hearth with a feature wood burner, smooth set ceiling with coving, single radiator, single glazed bay window overlooking the front garden, archway opening to:

**KITCHEN/DINING** **ROOM** **19' 8" x 11' 6" (5.99m x 3.51m)**

**KITCHEN** **AREA** **** Fitted with a range of white units with square edge work tops comprises single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, cupboards and drawers under, space and plumbing for automatic dishwasher, space and plumbing for automatic washing machine with space above for further appliance, space suitable for an upright fridge/freezer, space for cooker with electric point available, extractor above, range of wall mounted storage units, further base cupboards and drawers, an open corner display shelf unit, textured and coved ceiling with inset spotlights, part opaque UPVC double glazed door to side, window overlooking the rear garden and square opening to the:

**DINING** **AREA** **** Ample space for table and chairs, double radiator, textured and coved ceiling, double glazed sliding patio doors onto the rear garden, connecting door back to the hallway.

**** **** Stairs from the reception hall lead to the:

**HALF** **LANDING** **** With UPVC double glazed window to the side, further stairs up to the:

**FIRST** **FLOOR** **LANDING** **** Access to roof space, airing cupboard with insulated hot water cylinder and slatted shelves.

**BEDROOM** **ONE** **11' 4" maximum into door recess x 10' 5" (3.45m x 3.18m)** (The fourth bedroom has been opened up to be used as a dressing room to the master bedroom but with replacing of stud wall it could revert back to its original standing as bedroom).

Along one wall there is a range of floor to ceiling mirror fronted sliding door cupboards, single radiator, smooth set ceiling with coving, UPVC double glazed window overlooking the front.

**DRESSING** **ROOM** **/** **BEDROOM** **FOUR** **9' 10" maximum x 9' 0" maximum (3m x 2.74m)** Along one wall there is a range of mirror fronted sliding door fitted wardrobe cupboards, wood effect flooring, single radiator, textured and coved ceiling, UPVC double glazed window to the front.

**BEDROOM** **TWO** **11' 5" x 10' 0" (3.48m x 3.05m)** Single radiator, range of fitted wardrobe cupboards, UPVC double lgazed window overlooking the rear garden, textured and coved ceiling, dado rail.

**BEDROOM** **THREE** **9' 5" x 8' 10" excluding door recess (2.87m x 2.69m)** Single radiator, textured and coved ceiling, UPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden.

**BATHROOM/SHOWER** **ROOM** **** Fitted with a white suite comprises tiled panel bath with Victorian style mixer tap and shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap and pop up waste, ladder style stainless steel heated towel rail, double size walk in shower unit with rain shower head and additional shower attachment, fully tiled on exposed walls, smooth set ceiling with inset spotlights, coving, fully tiled on exposed walls, opaque UPVC double glazed window.

**OUTSIDE** **** The property is situated at the head of a cul-de-sac and there is a concrete shared long drive that leads eventually to the property's single garage with up and over door. Outside gas and electric metres and to the front of the property an additional area of off road parking with brick paving and pea shingle and there are surrounding shrub borders and beds. The garden is a particular feature of the house having an area of artificial grass overlooking a superb ornamental fish pond. There is a gate through to an area of garden that is in its natural state with a large garden shed. The garden is enclosed by timber fencing and established trees. Outside Halogen sensor light and water tap.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/43902654/560953) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/43902654/560955) - EPC 1

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 128 SYMES ROAD, HAMWORTHY, POOLE, BH15 4PZ | £330,000 | 12/05/2017 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 150 SYMES ROAD, HAMWORTHY, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH15 4PZ | £396,000 | 29/10/2025 | Detached |
| 19 HARKWOOD DRIVE, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH15 4PD | £310,000 | 12/09/2025 | Detached |
| 82 SYMES ROAD, HAMWORTHY, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH15 4PZ | £355,000 | 14/02/2025 | Detached |
| 10 FALCONER DRIVE, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH15 4QH | £357,000 | 31/01/2025 | Detached |
| 122 SYMES ROAD, HAMWORTHY, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH15 4PZ | £550,000 | 20/12/2024 | Detached |
| 142 SYMES ROAD, HAMWORTHY, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH15 4PZ | £420,000 | 03/12/2024 | Detached |
| 146 SYMES ROAD, HAMWORTHY, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH15 4PZ | £415,000 | 24/11/2023 | Detached |
| 108 SYMES ROAD, HAMWORTHY, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH15 4PZ | £362,500 | 10/10/2023 | Detached |
| 58 SYMES ROAD, HAMWORTHY, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH15 4PT | £305,000 | 23/06/2023 | Detached |
| 136 SYMES ROAD, HAMWORTHY, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH15 4PZ | £400,000 | 21/06/2023 | Detached |
| 424 BLANDFORD ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH15 4JJ | £350,000 | 08/11/2022 | Detached |
| 25 HARKWOOD DRIVE, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH15 4PD | £385,000 | 20/09/2022 | Detached |
| 30 SYMES ROAD, HAMWORTHY, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH15 4PT | £400,000 | 19/08/2022 | Detached |
| 63 FALCONER DRIVE, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH15 4QQ | £412,500 | 28/06/2022 | Detached |
| 32 SYMES ROAD, HAMWORTHY, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH15 4PT | £375,000 | 19/11/2021 | Detached |
| 140 SYMES ROAD, HAMWORTHY, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH15 4PZ | £335,000 | 31/08/2021 | Detached |
| 6 CARTERS AVENUE, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH15 4JU | £325,000 | 12/08/2021 | Detached |
| 11 HARKWOOD DRIVE, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH15 4PD | £330,000 | 11/08/2021 | Detached |

**Area average:** £376,833 (18 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £428,358 (37 Detached, BH15, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -20.6%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,262/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,402/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,542/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for West Wiltshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,197/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.41% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £175,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £140,200

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,009/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 14.7%
- **10y growth:** 37.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -0.1%
- **5y growth (index):** 10.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 29.6%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

113 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1976-1982

Last sold

£330,000 May 2017

Price per m²

£3,009/m²

Local average

£428,358 (-20.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (19,973 of 33,755)

Street crime

101 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

DETACHED FAMILY HOME
FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOMS
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM
GROUND FLOOR CLOAKROOM
OFF ROAD PARKING & GARAGE
CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION
COBBS QUAY AREA OF HAMWORTHY

Additional details

Parking: Garage
Garden: Yes

Description

UPVC PART OPAQUE DOUBLE GLAZED FRONT DOOR LEADS TO: **

RECEPTION HALL Karndean flooring, radiator with ornamental cover, under stairs storage cupboard.

GROUND FLOOR CLOAKROOM With low level WC, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin with mixer tap and pop up waste and double cupboard under with inset mirror above, single glazed opaque window, Karndean flooring.

LOUNGE 18' 7" x 12' 0" (5.66m x 3.66m) Karndean flooring, corner raised hearth with a feature wood burner, smooth set ceiling with coving, single radiator, single glazed bay window overlooking the front garden, archway opening to:

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 19' 8" x 11' 6" (5.99m x 3.51m)

KITCHEN AREA Fitted with a range of white units with square edge work tops comprises single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, cupboards and drawers under, space and plumbing for automatic dishwasher, space and plumbing for automatic washing machine with space above for further appliance, space suitable for an upright fridge/freezer, space for cooker with electric point available, extractor above, range of wall mounted storage units, further base cupboards and drawers, an open corner display shelf unit, textured and coved ceiling with inset spotlights, part opaque UPVC double glazed door to side, window overlooking the rear garden and square opening to the:

DINING AREA Ample space for table and chairs, double radiator, textured and coved ceiling, double glazed sliding patio doors onto the rear garden, connecting door back to the hallway.

Stairs from the reception hall lead to the:

HALF LANDING With UPVC double glazed window to the side, further stairs up to the:

FIRST FLOOR LANDING Access to roof space, airing cupboard with insulated hot water cylinder and slatted shelves.

BEDROOM ONE 11' 4" maximum into door recess x 10' 5" (3.45m x 3.18m) (The fourth bedroom has been opened up to be used as a dressing room to the master bedroom but with replacing of stud wall it could revert back to its original standing as bedroom).
Along one wall there is a range of floor to ceiling mirror fronted sliding door cupboards, single radiator, smooth set ceiling with coving, UPVC double glazed window overlooking the front.

DRESSING ROOM / BEDROOM FOUR 9' 10" maximum x 9' 0" maximum (3m x 2.74m) Along one wall there is a range of mirror fronted sliding door fitted wardrobe cupboards, wood effect flooring, single radiator, textured and coved ceiling, UPVC double glazed window to the front.

BEDROOM TWO 11' 5" x 10' 0" (3.48m x 3.05m) Single radiator, range of fitted wardrobe cupboards, UPVC double lgazed window overlooking the rear garden, textured and coved ceiling, dado rail.

BEDROOM THREE 9' 5" x 8' 10" excluding door recess (2.87m x 2.69m) Single radiator, textured and coved ceiling, UPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden.

BATHROOM/SHOWER ROOM Fitted with a white suite comprises tiled panel bath with Victorian style mixer tap and shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap and pop up waste, ladder style stainless steel heated towel rail, double size walk in shower unit with rain shower head and additional shower attachment, fully tiled on exposed walls, smooth set ceiling with inset spotlights, coving, fully tiled on exposed walls, opaque UPVC double glazed window.

OUTSIDE ** The property is situated at the head of a cul-de-sac and there is a concrete shared long drive that leads eventually to the property's single garage with up and over door. Outside gas and electric metres and to the front of the property an additional area of off road parking with brick paving and pea shingle and there are surrounding shrub borders and beds. The garden is a particular feature of the house having an area of artificial grass overlooking a superb ornamental fish pond. There is a gate through to an area of garden that is in its natural state with a large garden shed. The garden is enclosed by timber fencing and established trees. Outside Halogen sensor light and water tap.

Listed by

Poole

Wilson Thomas Limited

Reference: 43902654

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 02/09/2016

Current heating cost: £663/year

Potential heating cost: £537/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,725

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	12/05/2017 (9 years ago)	£330,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
150 SYMES ROAD, HAMWORTHY, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH15 4PZ	£396,000	29/10/2025	Detached
19 HARKWOOD DRIVE, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH15 4PD	£310,000	12/09/2025	Detached
82 SYMES ROAD, HAMWORTHY, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH15 4PZ	£355,000	14/02/2025	Detached
10 FALCONER DRIVE, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH15 4QH	£357,000	31/01/2025	Detached
122 SYMES ROAD, HAMWORTHY, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH15 4PZ	£550,000	20/12/2024	Detached
142 SYMES ROAD, HAMWORTHY, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH15 4PZ	£420,000	03/12/2024	Detached
146 SYMES ROAD, HAMWORTHY, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH15 4PZ	£415,000	24/11/2023	Detached
108 SYMES ROAD, HAMWORTHY, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH15 4PZ	£362,500	10/10/2023	Detached
58 SYMES ROAD, HAMWORTHY, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH15 4PT	£305,000	23/06/2023	Detached
136 SYMES ROAD, HAMWORTHY, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH15 4PZ	£400,000	21/06/2023	Detached
424 BLANDFORD ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH15 4JJ	£350,000	08/11/2022	Detached
25 HARKWOOD DRIVE, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH15 4PD	£385,000	20/09/2022	Detached
30 SYMES ROAD, HAMWORTHY, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH15 4PT	£400,000	19/08/2022	Detached
63 FALCONER DRIVE, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH15 4QQ	£412,500	28/06/2022	Detached
32 SYMES ROAD, HAMWORTHY, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH15 4PT	£375,000	19/11/2021	Detached
140 SYMES ROAD, HAMWORTHY, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH15 4PZ	£335,000	31/08/2021	Detached
6 CARTERS AVENUE, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH15 4JU	£325,000	12/08/2021	Detached
11 HARKWOOD DRIVE, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH15 4PD	£330,000	11/08/2021	Detached

Area average: £376,833 (18 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 14.7%

10y growth 37.4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -0.1%

5y (index) 10.4%

10y (index) 29.6%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,262/mo

Realistic £1,402/mo

Optimistic £1,542/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for West Wiltshire: £1,197/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View BH15 4PZ

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Hamworthy Fire Station	0.1 miles
Train station	Hamworthy	0.3 miles
Shop	Shorties Barbershop	0.4 miles
Shop	Coral	0.5 miles
Train station	Poole	1.4 miles
Hospital	Dorset HealthCare	4.9 miles
University	Bournemouth University (Talbot Campus)	5.3 miles
University	Bournemouth University	5.3 miles
Hospital	Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital	6.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Anti-social behaviour	32
Violence and sexual offences	23
Criminal damage and arson	12
Vehicle crime	8
Other theft	7
Burglary	6
Public order	5
Drugs	4
Bicycle theft	2
Other crime	1
Shoplifting	1
Total incidents	101

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Bayside Academy	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 25 Jul 2022
The Cornerstone Academy	Secondary	0.9 miles	Good — 27 Feb 2017
Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School	Primary	0.9 miles	Good — 15 Jul 2015
Yarrells Preparatory School	Other	1.0 miles	— (No rating)
Hamworthy Park Junior School	Primary	1.1 miles	Good — 21 Jun 2016

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.41%

Max investor price (0.8%) £175,250

Target investor price (1%) £140,200

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).