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WHARFDALE ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE BH12 2ED

2 beds 1 baths 50 m² Listed 17 Dec 2025 (-227d)

£195,000

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# 2 bedroom flat for sale (BH12 2ED)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 18A, WHARFDALE ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE BH12 2ED |
| Price | £195,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Last sold | £181,500 Apr 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 17/09/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £592/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £2,000

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0034-7021-9400-0438-2292)

## Description

There is useful storage throughout, including space by the entrance and additional hallway cupboards.

Further benefits include off-road parking for one vehicle. As well as being recently decorated.

The property is conveniently positioned for local amenities, transport links, and green spaces, making this property a suitable choice for a range of buyers.

EPC rating of C

Council Tax band B.

LEASEHOLD- SHARE OF FREEHOLD

To arrange a viewing, please call  .

## Property Photos

- ![18W.jpg](/listings/photos/170363084/1582092) - 18W.jpg
- ![W1.jpg](/listings/photos/170363084/1582093) - W1.jpg
- ![W3.jpg](/listings/photos/170363084/1582094) - W3.jpg
- ![W2.jpg](/listings/photos/170363084/1582095) - W2.jpg
- ![W4.jpg](/listings/photos/170363084/1582096) - W4.jpg
- ![W5.jpg](/listings/photos/170363084/1582097) - W5.jpg
- ![18WW.jpg](/listings/photos/170363084/1582098) - 18WW.jpg

## Floorplans

- ![18awharfdale-High.jpg](/listings/photos/170363084/1582099) - 18awharfdale-High.jpg

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/170363084/1582100) - EE Rating
- ![EI Rating](/listings/photos/170363084/1582101) - EI Rating

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #11720208
- **Address:** 18a Wharfdale Road, POOLE, BH12 2ED
- **Certificate Issued:** 11/07/2016
- **Work Completed:** 09/06/2016
- **Items:** 2 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 18A WHARFDALE ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH12 2ED | £181,500 | 07/04/2026 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 243 FLAT 4 ROSSMORE ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH12 2HQ | £215,000 | 29/11/2024 | Flat |
| 159B ALBERT ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH12 2EX | £110,000 | 27/10/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 26A WHARFDALE ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH12 2ED | £210,000 | 31/08/2022 | Flat |
| 5A MARLINE ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH12 2HB | £143,000 | 12/05/2022 | Flat |
| 73 FLAT 1 SUNNYSIDE ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH12 2LD | £145,000 | 04/05/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 28 WHARFDALE ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH12 2ED | £367,000 | 21/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| ZACHARY LODGE, 166 FLAT 2 ALBERT ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH12 2HA | £170,000 | 30/09/2021 | Flat |
| ZACHARY LODGE, 166 FLAT 4 ALBERT ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH12 2HA | £170,000 | 03/09/2021 | Flat |
| 201A ALBERT ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH12 2EZ | £162,000 | 27/08/2021 | Flat |

**Street average:** £288,500 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £159,286 (7 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £184,344 (24 Flat, BH12, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +5.8%

## 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

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Flat, Asperand House, BH12 | £1,300/mo | 2 | 0.74 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,300/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.67% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £162,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £130,000

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,300/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 8%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 12.5×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £377/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 8%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,900/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 2.7%
- **10y growth:** 13.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -5.3%
- **5y growth (index):** -1.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 16.6%

## 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

SHARE_OF_FREEHOLD

Floor area

50 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£181,500 Apr 2026

Price per m²

£3,900/m²

Local average

£184,344 (+5.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (21,197 of 33,755)

Street crime

276 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Two spacious double bedrooms
Large reception room.
Benefits from storage space by front door and hallway.
One off-road parking space.
EPC rating C
Council Tax band B
Private garden
SOLD AS VACANT POSSESSION & NO CHAIN, & AND SHARE OF THE FREEHOLD
No sinking fund, service charge.
To arrange a viewing please call .

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas central
Accessibility: Level access
Parking: Off street
Garden: Yes
Restrictions: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

Located in the popular area of Parkstone, Poole, this well-presented flat offers practical and comfortable living. The property comprises two double bedrooms, a bathroom with a shower over the bath, and a spacious reception room with direct access to a private garden, ideal for outdoor use. This property includes front and rear garden space.

There is useful storage throughout, including space by the entrance and additional hallway cupboards.

Further benefits include off-road parking for one vehicle. As well as being recently decorated.

The property is conveniently positioned for local amenities, transport links, and green spaces, making this property a suitable choice for a range of buyers.

EPC rating of C
Council Tax band B.

LEASEHOLD- SHARE OF FREEHOLD

To arrange a viewing, please call .

Listed by

Covering Poole

ANGLOTOWN (DORSET) LTD

Reference: 170363084

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 18/09/2024

Expiry date: 17/09/2034

Current heating cost: £592/year

Potential heating cost: £416/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £2,000

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

18awharfdale-High.jpg

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EI Rating

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #11720208

Property Details

Street: 18a Wharfdale Road

Town: POOLE

Postcode: BH12 2ED

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 11/07/2016

Work Completed: 09/06/2016

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	07/04/2026 (3 months ago)	£181,500	—

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
243 FLAT 4 ROSSMORE ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH12 2HQ	£215,000	29/11/2024	Flat
159B ALBERT ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH12 2EX	£110,000	27/10/2022	Flat
Same street 26A WHARFDALE ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH12 2ED	£210,000	31/08/2022	Flat
5A MARLINE ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH12 2HB	£143,000	12/05/2022	Flat
73 FLAT 1 SUNNYSIDE ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH12 2LD	£145,000	04/05/2022	Flat
Same street 28 WHARFDALE ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH12 2ED	£367,000	21/12/2021	Semi-detached
ZACHARY LODGE, 166 FLAT 2 ALBERT ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH12 2HA	£170,000	30/09/2021	Flat
ZACHARY LODGE, 166 FLAT 4 ALBERT ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH12 2HA	£170,000	03/09/2021	Flat
201A ALBERT ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH12 2EZ	£162,000	27/08/2021	Flat

Street average: £288,500 (2 sales)

Area average: £159,286 (7 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 2.7%

10y growth 13.6%

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

1y (index) -5.3%

5y (index) -1.2%

10y (index) 16.6%

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.

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View BH12 2ED

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Albert Road, Sunnyside Road	0.1 miles
Shop	Best-one	0.4 miles
Shop	Ace Glass & Mirrors Ltd.	0.4 miles
Train station	Branksome	0.7 miles
Train station	Parkstone	1.1 miles
Hospital	Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital	2.7 miles
Hospital	Kings Park Hospital	4.3 miles
University	Health Services University	4.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	86
Anti-social behaviour	80
Shoplifting	37
Criminal damage and arson	23
Public order	13
Vehicle crime	13
Other theft	5
Bicycle theft	4
Burglary	4
Robbery	4
Other crime	2
Possession of weapons	2
Theft from the person	2
Drugs	1
Total incidents	276

Within 1 mile during May 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
Heatherlands Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 5 Jan 2015
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 11 Dec 2022
The Quay School	Other	0.4 miles	Outstanding — 23 Apr 2015
St Aldhelm's Academy	Secondary	0.6 miles	Good — 11 Apr 2016
Livingstone Road Junior School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 21 Nov 2021

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
2 Bed Flat, Asperand House, BH12	£1,300/mo	2	0.74 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,300/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.67%

Max investor price (0.8%) £162,500

Target investor price (1%) £130,000

Gross yield 8%

Cost-to-rent ratio 12.5×

Monthly cashflow £377/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 8%

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).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).