Forston, Dorchester - DT2 7AD
Key Postcode Insights
DT2 7AD is a residential postcode situated on Forston, Dorchester, DT2 with 4 addresses.
It ranks as the 241st largest and 623rd most expensive of the 1,110 postcodes in the DT2 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 4 properties: 4 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £492,431
- 10 Year change
- up 25.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,604pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 53.6%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £321/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 3.9%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
DT2 7AD is a residential postcode situated on Forston, Dorchester, DT2 with 4 addresses.
It ranks as the 241st largest and 623rd most expensive of the 1,110 postcodes in the DT2 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 4 properties: 4 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £492,431
- 10 Year change
- up 25.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,604pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 53.6%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £321/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 3.9%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin DT2 7AD
- 1 Watcombe Farm Cottages Dorchester
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 2 Watcombe Farm Cottages Dorchester
3 Bed Mid-century House
- Watcombe Farm
4 Bed Mid-century House
- Watcombe Farmhouse
5 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in DT2 7AD sold for £1,100,000 on 12th March 2025. Since then prices are down an average of 0.0%.
The current average value in the postcode is £492,431.
The DT2 7AD Sales Market has increased by 25.3% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -1.7% | £492,431 |
| June 2025 | -0.7% | £501,082 |
| June 2024 | -3.7% | £504,398 |
| June 2023 | 0.4% | £523,870 |
| June 2022 | 11.8% | £521,849 |
| June 2021 | 9.1% | £466,809 |
| June 2020 | 0.8% | £427,710 |
| June 2019 | 1.6% | £424,108 |
| June 2018 | 2.4% | £417,591 |
| June 2017 | 3.8% | £407,819 |
| June 2016 | 4.7% | £392,984 |
| June 2015 | 5.6% | £375,359 |
| June 2014 | 7.7% | £355,575 |
| June 2013 | -4% | £330,171 |
| June 2012 | -1.4% | £343,939 |
| June 2011 | 1.1% | £348,855 |
| June 2010 | 11% | £345,108 |
| June 2009 | -9.2% | £310,926 |
| June 2008 | 0.3% | £342,327 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £341,148 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,604.
The DT2 7AD Rental Market has increased by 53.6% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.9% | £1,604pcm |
| June 2025 | 6.9% | £1,559pcm |
| June 2024 | 3.8% | £1,457pcm |
| June 2023 | 4.7% | £1,404pcm |
| June 2022 | 10.1% | £1,341pcm |
| June 2021 | 9.6% | £1,218pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.7% | £1,111pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.1% | £1,092pcm |
| June 2018 | 1.1% | £1,080pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.3% | £1,068pcm |
| June 2016 | 5.8% | £1,044pcm |
| June 2015 | 4.1% | £987pcm |
| June 2014 | 4.2% | £948pcm |
| June 2013 | -4.4% | £911pcm |
| June 2012 | 3.7% | £953pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.9% | £919pcm |
| June 2010 | 6.2% | £901pcm |
| June 2009 | -7.6% | £848pcm |
| June 2008 | 2.8% | £918pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £893pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 12th March 2025 for £1,100,000 and since then the market in the area has remained stable. The postcode has had a total of 2 sales since 1995.
DT2 7AD has seen 1 sale in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
Nearby Postcodes
DT2 7AD is the 241st largest and the 623rd most expensive postcode out of the 1,110 postcodes in the DT2 area.
- DT2 7AB, Forston, Dorchester, DT2DT2 7AB7 Addresses|201 m away
- DT2 7AE, Godmanstone, Dorchester, DT2DT2 7AE9 Addresses|826 m away
- DT2 7AG, Frys Lane, Godmanstone, Dorchester, DT2DT2 7AG24 Addresses|887 m away
- DT2 7AA, Forston, Dorchester, DT2DT2 7AA9 Addresses|945 m away
- DT2 7AH, Godmanstone, Dorchester, DT2DT2 7AH22 Addresses|1.1 km away
Property Types
- 4 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- mid-century house (4)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 4 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (2)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (2)
- No EPC (0)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Mar 2025£1,100,000 | 4 Bed HouseWatcombe Farm, Dorchester, DT2 7ADWatcombe Farm, Dorchester, DT2 7AD
- Sold Aug 1999£350,000 | 4 Bed HouseWatcombe Farm, Dorchester, DT2 7ADWatcombe Farm, Dorchester, DT2 7AD
- Sold Jul 2012£185,000 | 2 Bed HouseSouthdown, Dorchester, DT2 7ABSouthdown, Dorchester, DT2 7AB
Schools Nearby
- St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster3.8 km away
- Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School5.1 km away
- Piddle Valley Church of England First School5.3 km away
- The Thomas Hardye School6.4 km away
- Dorset Studio School7.2 km away
- Wey Valley Academy13.5 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to DT2 7AD is Dorchester West station, which is 6.4 kilometres away.
- Dorchester West|6.4 km away
- Maiden Newton|6.7 km away
- Dorchester South|6.8 km away
- Upwey|12.9 km away
