108 SYMES ROAD
POOLE, HAMWORTHY, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE BH15 4PZ
£375,000
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
80 m²
Council tax band
TBC
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 1983-1990
Last sold
£362,500 Oct 2023
Price per m²
£4,688/m²
Local average
£428,358 (-12.5%)
Deprivation
Decile 6 (19,973 of 33,755)
Street crime
101 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- No Forward Chain
- Needs Modernising
- Detached Bungalow
- Quiet Cul-de-sac
- Cobbs Quay Location
- Three Bedrooms
- Garage and Driveway
- Private Rear Garden
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
A three bedroom detached bungalow situated in a quiet cul-de-sac in the popular Cobbs Quay area of Hamworthy, Poole. The property is in need of modernisation and comprises of entrance hall, lounge, kitchen, three bedrooms, conservatory, bathroom and separate WC. Outside there is front garden with driveway to the side, detached garage and private rear garden which backs onto local woodland. Further benefits include gas central heating and double glazing.
Listed by
Upton
Countrywide UK Sales - Connells
Reference: 133726364
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 21/04/2023
Expiry date: 20/04/2033
Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,510
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£10)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 10/10/2023 (2 years ago) | £362,500 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street 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 |
| Same street 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 |
| Same street 122 SYMES ROAD, HAMWORTHY, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH15 4PZ | £550,000 | 20/12/2024 | Detached |
| Same street 142 SYMES ROAD, HAMWORTHY, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH15 4PZ | £420,000 | 03/12/2024 | Detached |
| Same street 146 SYMES ROAD, HAMWORTHY, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH15 4PZ | £415,000 | 24/11/2023 | Detached |
| 58 SYMES ROAD, HAMWORTHY, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH15 4PT | £305,000 | 23/06/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 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 |
| Same street 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 |
Street average: £410,143 (7 sales)
Area average: £354,950 (10 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for West Wiltshire: £898/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
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 3-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).