# 1 bedroom apartment for sale (BH21 1RB) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 21D, NEW BOROUGH ROAD, WIMBORNE, DORSET BH21 1RB | | Price | £187,000 | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | A | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | | Floor area | 46 m² | | Last sold | £106,000 Mar 2017 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 09/06/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £588/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £8,700 ### Recommendations - B (£900 - £1,500) - W2 (£5,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9309-3063-4206-3356-3204) ## Description A beautifully presented 1 bedroom converted ground floor apartment with off road parking, in an established residential area enjoying level access to Wimborne town centre. Tastefully decorated throughout, with high ceilings, the property benefits from gas central heating, UPVC double glazing, utility room, double bedroom with walk-in wardrobe, modern kitchen and shower room, and off road parking space immediately in front. A wrought iron gate provides access to a covered entrance way and front door opening into the dual aspect, open plan living room/kitchen. The living area has timber flooring and a large front window with fitted shutters. There is a contemporary kitchen with gloss units, Indesit electric hob, extractor, electric oven and space for fridge. The adjacent utility room comprises freezer, Bosch washing machine and tumble dryer, and wall mounted Worcester gas central heating boiler. The double bedroom has built-in cupboards, a dressing area and a walk-in wardrobe, and there is a recently refurbished shower room with shower, WC, vanity wash basin and towel radiator. Outside there is an off road parking space directly in front of the flat. LEASE: 125 years from 29.09.99 MAINTENANCE: £100 per month Location: The picturesque market town of Wimborne Minster is centred around a charming town square and boasts a lively shopping area featuring both independent shops and national chain stores, a good range of pubs and restaurants, the Tivoli theatre/cinema and the historic Minster church. There are state schools for all ages, and the surrounding area is well served by both grammar and independent schools. There is easy access by road to the coastal towns of Poole and Bournemouth, both of which have mainline rail links to London Waterloo. Beautiful countryside surrounds the town and Dorset’s stunning beaches are within easy reach. Directions: From Wimborne town centre, proceed south along Poole Road, passing The Coach & Horses pub on the left. Turn left into New Borough, and 21d can be found on the left hand side at the junction with Grove Road. ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 15](/listings/photos/89645889/1637257) - Picture No. 15 - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/89645889/1637259) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 08](/listings/photos/89645889/1637260) - Picture No. 08 - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/89645889/1637261) - Picture No. 09 - ![Picture No. 12](/listings/photos/89645889/1637262) - Picture No. 12 - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/89645889/1637263) - Picture No. 11 - ![Picture No. 14](/listings/photos/89645889/1637264) - Picture No. 14 - ![Picture No. 01](/listings/photos/89645889/1637266) - Picture No. 01 - ![Picture No. 02](/listings/photos/89645889/1637267) - Picture No. 02 - ![Picture No. 03](/listings/photos/89645889/1637268) - Picture No. 03 - ![Picture No. 13](/listings/photos/89645889/1637269) - Picture No. 13 - ![Picture No. 04](/listings/photos/89645889/1637270) - Picture No. 04 - ![Picture No. 06](/listings/photos/89645889/1637271) - Picture No. 06 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/89645889/1637272) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/89645889/1637274) - Picture No. 07 - ![Google Maps Image](/listings/photos/89645889/1637275) - Google Maps Image ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/89645889/1637276) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/89645889/1637278) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 21D NEW BOROUGH ROAD, WIMBORNE, EAST DORSET, DORSET, BH21 1RB | £106,000 | 17/03/2017 | Flat | | 21D NEW BOROUGH ROAD, WIMBORNE, EAST DORSET, DORSET, BH21 1RB | £60,000 | 18/01/2001 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | GRIFFIN COURT FLAT 1 STATION ROAD, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1RQ | £184,000 | 04/12/2025 | Flat | | SAVILLE COURT, 75 FLAT 10 POOLE ROAD, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1QY | £145,000 | 27/11/2025 | Flat | | 47 NEWMANS CLOSE, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1XA | £202,500 | 21/11/2025 | Flat | | [Same street] 23A FLAT 1 NEW BOROUGH ROAD, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1RB | £185,000 | 18/02/2025 | Flat | | [Same street] 35 NEW BOROUGH ROAD, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1RB | £690,000 | 20/09/2024 | Detached | | [Same street] 32 NEW BOROUGH ROAD, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1RB | £505,000 | 29/05/2024 | Semi-detached | | SAVILLE COURT, 75 FLAT 16 POOLE ROAD, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1QY | £75,000 | 08/12/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] 22 FLAT 1 NEW BOROUGH ROAD, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1RB | £200,000 | 18/10/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] 40 NEW BOROUGH ROAD, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1RB | £440,000 | 28/07/2023 | Semi-detached | | GRIFFIN COURT FLAT 3 STATION ROAD, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1RQ | £205,000 | 19/01/2023 | Flat | | SAVILLE COURT, 75 FLAT 37 POOLE ROAD, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1QY | £82,500 | 20/12/2022 | Flat | | SAVILLE COURT, 75 FLAT 22 POOLE ROAD, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1QY | £100,000 | 09/12/2022 | Flat | | GRIFFIN COURT FLAT 10 STATION ROAD, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1RQ | £180,000 | 21/10/2022 | Flat | | GRIFFIN COURT FLAT 1 STATION ROAD, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1RQ | £215,000 | 05/10/2022 | Flat | | SAVILLE COURT, 75 FLAT 28 POOLE ROAD, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1QY | £70,000 | 07/09/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] 22 FLAT 2 NEW BOROUGH ROAD, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1RB | £275,000 | 24/08/2022 | Flat | | GRIFFIN COURT FLAT 16 STATION ROAD, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1RQ | £214,950 | 22/07/2022 | Flat | | SAVILLE COURT, 75 FLAT 19 POOLE ROAD, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1QY | £127,500 | 15/07/2022 | Flat | | SAVILLE COURT, 75 FLAT 9 POOLE ROAD, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1QY | £165,000 | 11/07/2022 | Flat | | MOORHILLS FLAT 38 GRENVILLE ROAD, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 2BQ | £205,000 | 16/06/2022 | Flat | | SAVILLE COURT, 75 FLAT 5 POOLE ROAD, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1QY | £135,000 | 01/06/2022 | Flat | | 37 NEWMANS CLOSE, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1XA | £260,000 | 25/05/2022 | Flat | | SAVILLE COURT, 75 FLAT 34 POOLE ROAD, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1QY | £112,500 | 24/05/2022 | Flat | | 1 FLAT 2 STATION ROAD, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1RG | £168,000 | 25/02/2022 | Flat | | 41 NEWMANS CLOSE, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1XA | £253,000 | 18/02/2022 | Flat | | SAVILLE COURT, 75 FLAT 25 POOLE ROAD, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1QY | £153,000 | 13/01/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] 21C NEW BOROUGH ROAD, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1RB | £152,000 | 03/09/2021 | Flat | **Street average:** £349,571 (7 sales) **Area average:** £162,648 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £200,095 (21 Flat, BH21, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -6.5% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Dorset). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £941/mo - **Realistic:** £1,046/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,151/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for West Wiltshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £593/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 1 Bed Flat, Cockerell Close, BH21 | £895/mo | 1 | 0.98 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £895/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.48% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £111,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £89,500 *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 £895/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.7% - **Cost-to-rent:** 17.4× - **Monthly cashflow:** £44/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 1% *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:** £4,065/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 10.4% - **10y growth:** 23.1% ## 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)