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136 SYMES ROAD

POOLE, HAMWORTHY, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE BH15 4PZ

4 beds 2 baths 1,195 sq ft Listed 18 Jan 2023 (-1239d)

£410,000

Reduced on 20 Feb 2023

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# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (BH15 4PZ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 136 SYMES ROAD, POOLE, HAMWORTHY, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE BH15 4PZ |
| Price | £410,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | TBC |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 111 m² |
| Last sold | £400,000 Jun 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Current heating cost:** £584/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,500

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8617-5329-8040-0443-8296)

## Description

*** SOLD VIA PALMER SNELL ESTATE AGENTS***

Well presented four bedroom detached house offered for sale in a quiet cul-de-sac in the popular Cobbs Quay area of Hamworthy, Poole.

The property comprises entrance hallway, downstairs WC, living room through to dining room with doors to conservatory,  kitchen, four bedrooms and bathroom. Further benefits include double garage, uPVC double glazing, gas central heating, off road parking for numerous vehicles and low maintenance rear garden.

## Property Photos

- ![Front](/listings/photos/130835843/560788) - Front
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/130835843/560794) - Living Room
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/130835843/560800) - Living Room
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/130835843/560807) - Kitchen
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/130835843/560811) - Kitchen
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/130835843/560816) - Dining Room
- ![Conservatory](/listings/photos/130835843/560818) - Conservatory
- ![Garden/Double Garage](/listings/photos/130835843/560829) - Garden/Double Garage
- ![Hallway](/listings/photos/130835843/560836) - Hallway
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/130835843/560842) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/130835843/560849) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/130835843/560850) - Bedroom
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/130835843/560859) - Bathroom
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/130835843/560863) - Bathroom
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/130835843/560866) - Garden

## Floorplans

- ![FLOOR-PLAN](/listings/photos/130835843/560870) - FLOOR-PLAN

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/130835843/560876) - EPC Rating Graph

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 136 SYMES ROAD, HAMWORTHY, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH15 4PZ | £400,000 | 21/06/2023 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

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

| 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 |
| [Same street] 108 SYMES ROAD, HAMWORTHY, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH15 4PZ | £362,500 | 10/10/2023 | Detached |
| 58 SYMES ROAD, HAMWORTHY, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH15 4PT | £305,000 | 23/06/2023 | 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:** £404,786 (7 sales)
**Area average:** £354,950 (10 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £428,358 (37 Detached, BH15, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -4.3%

## 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

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,197/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.34% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £175,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £140,200

*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:** £3,694/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 14.7%
- **10y growth:** 37.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -0.1%
- **5y growth (index):** 10.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 29.6%

## 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

FREEHOLD

Floor area

111 m²

Council tax band

TBC

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£400,000 Jun 2023

Price per m²

£3,694/m²

Local average

£428,358 (-4.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (19,973 of 33,755)

Street crime

101 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

* SOLD VIA PALMER SNELL ESTATE AGENTS*
Well presented four bedroom detached house offered for sale in a quiet cul-de-sac in the popular Cobbs Quay area of Hamworthy, Poole.

The property comprises entrance hallway, downstairs WC, living room through to dining room with doors to conservatory, kitchen, four bedrooms and bathroom. Further benefits include double garage, uPVC double glazing, gas central heating, off road parking for numerous vehicles and low maintenance rear garden.

Listed by

Upton

Countrywide UK Sales - Connells

Reference: 130835843

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 17/01/2023

Current heating cost: £584/year

Potential heating cost: £539/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,500

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

FLOOR-PLAN

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	21/06/2023 (2 years ago)	£400,000	—

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
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
Same street 108 SYMES ROAD, HAMWORTHY, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH15 4PZ	£362,500	10/10/2023	Detached
58 SYMES ROAD, HAMWORTHY, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH15 4PT	£305,000	23/06/2023	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: £404,786 (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).

5y growth 14.7%

10y growth 37.4%

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

1y (index) -0.1%

5y (index) 10.4%

10y (index) 29.6%

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.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for West Wiltshire: £1,197/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View BH15 4PZ

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 4-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

This street 3.3% gross yield avg £404,188 sale, £1,100/mo rent

Rent ratio 0.34%

Max investor price (0.8%) £175,250

Target investor price (1%) £140,200

This street — Gross yield for this street only (Land Registry sales + rental comparables, same postcode + street).
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).