# 1 bedroom apartment for rent (BH21 1RB)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | FLAT 2, 23A, NEW BOROUGH ROAD, WIMBORNE, DORSET BH21 1RB |
| Price | £975 pcm |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 |
| Floor area | 59 m² |
| Last sold | £175,000 Feb 2017 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 16/03/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £474/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £1,000

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9432-3047-5207-6455-9200)

## Description

Dorset Property is pleased to offer this one-bedroom first floor flat in Wimborne. Available on an unfurnished basis, the property is ideally located close to public transport links, local amenities and popular walking routes and is well suited for a single occupant or a couple. 

The accommodation comprises; private entrance and stairs leading to first floor; generously sized reception room benefiting from large windows, maximising natural light; well equipped kitchen with an electric oven and hob; double bedroom with built-in wardrobes, providing ample storage, and complemented by a charming fireplace; bathroom fitted with a shower over bath. 

Further enhancing the appeal of this residence is the availability of one off-road parking space, and the neutral décor throughout the flat allows for ease of personalising the property. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate all that this property has to offer.

Holding Deposit: £225.00

Security Deposit: £1125.00

EPC Rating: C

Council Tax: Band B

## Property Photos

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/168396761/1637284) - EPC Rating Graph

## 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)**

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £895/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 1101.5%
- **Monthly cashflow:** £777/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3296.2%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). 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:** £17/m²

## 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)