Sold STC Flat

28 ST HELENS ROAD

WAREHAM, SANDFORD, DORSET BH20 7AX

2 beds 1 baths 721 sq ft Listed 9 Feb 2026 (-162d)

£210,000

Reduced on 20 Mar 2026

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# 2 bedroom flat for sale (BH20 7AX)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 28 ST HELENS ROAD, WAREHAM, SANDFORD, DORSET BH20 7AX |
| Price | £210,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 67 m² |
| Last sold | £180,000 May 2018 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 20/02/2028
- **Current heating cost:** £364/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £1,010

### Recommendations
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£10)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2898-4015-7242-5568-4990)

## Description

GROUND FLOOR FLAT WITH LARGE PRIVATE GARDEN -

Set within walking distance of local shops is this 2 double bedroom ground floor flat with direct access to your own private enclosed garden. This home comprises of 2 double bedrooms, lounge, kitchen & a modern shower room. The property benefits from direct access to your private garden as well as a brick built garden shed/workshop.

NO FORWARD CHAIN

## Property Photos

- ![Front](/listings/photos/172022255/1123246) - Front
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/172022255/1123247) - Garden
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/172022255/1123248) - Kitchen
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/172022255/1123249) - Lounge
- ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/172022255/1123250) - Bedroom 1
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/172022255/1123252) - Bathroom
- ![Garden shed](/listings/photos/172022255/1123253) - Garden shed
- ![Shed/Workshop](/listings/photos/172022255/1123254) - Shed/Workshop

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/172022255/1123255) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![Energy Performance Certificate](/listings/photos/172022255/1123256) - Energy Performance Certificate

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 28 ST HELENS ROAD, SANDFORD, WAREHAM, PURBECK, DORSET, BH20 7AX | £180,000 | 09/05/2018 | Flat |
| 28 ST HELENS ROAD, SANDFORD, WAREHAM, PURBECK, DORSET, BH20 7AX | £120,000 | 01/05/2012 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 23 TAMLIN STREET, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 7AZ | £215,000 | 24/11/2023 | Flat |
| 18 ST HELENS ROAD, SANDFORD, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 7AX | £197,000 | 06/01/2023 | Flat |
| ELWOOD COURT FLAT 2 MILES AVENUE, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 7AS | £183,000 | 31/10/2022 | Flat |

**Area average:** £198,333 (3 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £204,012 (7 Flat, BH20, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +2.9%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Dorset). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £937/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,041/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,145/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £723/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.5% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £130,125
- **Target investor price (1%):** £104,100

*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:** £3,134/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -37.9%
- **10y growth:** -38.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Dorset; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -4.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 0.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 14.1%

## 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

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

67 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£180,000 May 2018

Price per m²

£3,134/m²

Local average

£204,012 (+2.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (19,996 of 33,755)

Street crime

15 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

GROUND FLOOR FLAT
2 DOUBLE BEDROOMS
SPACIOUS LOUNGE
MODERN SHOWER ROOM
PRIVATE GARDEN
WORKSHOP/SHED
WALKING DISTANCE TO LOCAL AMENDITIES
EPC: C
NO FORWARD CHAIN

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

GROUND FLOOR FLAT WITH LARGE PRIVATE GARDEN -

Set within walking distance of local shops is this 2 double bedroom ground floor flat with direct access to your own private enclosed garden. This home comprises of 2 double bedrooms, lounge, kitchen & a modern shower room. The property benefits from direct access to your private garden as well as a brick built garden shed/workshop.

NO FORWARD CHAIN

Listed by

Wareham

Purbeck Property (Wareham) Limited

Reference: 172022255

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 21/02/2018

Expiry date: 20/02/2028

Current heating cost: £364/year

Potential heating cost: £308/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £1,010

Recommendations

Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£10)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

Energy Performance Certificate

Price history

50% since 2012

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£210,000	+16.7%
Sold	09/05/2018 (8 years ago)	£180,000	+50%
Sold	01/05/2012 (14 years ago)	£120,000	—

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
23 TAMLIN STREET, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 7AZ	£215,000	24/11/2023	Flat
18 ST HELENS ROAD, SANDFORD, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 7AX	£197,000	06/01/2023	Flat
ELWOOD COURT FLAT 2 MILES AVENUE, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 7AS	£183,000	31/10/2022	Flat

Area average: £198,333 (3 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -37.9%

10y growth -38.1%

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

1y (index) -4.3%

5y (index) 0.1%

10y (index) 14.1%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Dorset. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £937/mo

Realistic £1,041/mo

Optimistic £1,145/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Dorset.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for West Wiltshire: £723/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Sandford Garage	0.1 miles
Train station	Holton Heath	1.0 miles
Shop	Skatenotbored	1.0 miles
Shop	Launderette	1.1 miles
Train station	Wareham	1.2 miles
Hospital	Kings Park Hospital	11.7 miles
University	Health Services University	11.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Anti-social behaviour	5
Violence and sexual offences	4
Possession of weapons	2
Burglary	1
Criminal damage and arson	1
Other theft	1
Vehicle crime	1
Total incidents	15

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
Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 13 Dec 2022
Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School	Primary	1.7 miles	Good — 30 Jun 2022
The Purbeck School	Secondary	2.0 miles	Good — 26 Feb 2015
Millie College	Other	2.1 miles	— (No rating)
Stoborough Church of England Primary School	Primary	2.1 miles	Good — 6 Nov 2013

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.5%

Max investor price (0.8%) £130,125

Target investor price (1%) £104,100

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).