West Stafford, Dorchester - DT2 8AB
Key Postcode Insights
DT2 8AB is a residential postcode situated on West Stafford, Dorchester, DT2 with 14 addresses.
It ranks as the 796th largest and 743rd 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 14 properties: 14 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £519,304
- 10 Year change
- up 24.8%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,410pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 54.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £363/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 3.3%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
DT2 8AB is a residential postcode situated on West Stafford, Dorchester, DT2 with 14 addresses.
It ranks as the 796th largest and 743rd 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 14 properties: 14 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £519,304
- 10 Year change
- up 24.8%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,410pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 54.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £363/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 3.3%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin DT2 8AB
- Aldhelm House
5 Bed Mid-century House
- Beeches
House
- Chiltern Cottage
3 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in DT2 8AB sold for £725,000 on 30th May 2017. Since then prices are up an average of 20.6%.
The current average value in the postcode is £519,304.
The DT2 8AB Sales Market has increased by 24.8% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -1.9% | £519,304 |
| June 2025 | -0.3% | £529,287 |
| June 2024 | -2.4% | £530,634 |
| June 2023 | -0.9% | £543,869 |
| June 2022 | 13% | £549,023 |
| June 2021 | 6.6% | £485,691 |
| June 2020 | 1% | £455,549 |
| June 2019 | 1.6% | £451,091 |
| June 2018 | 2.1% | £443,984 |
| June 2017 | 4.4% | £434,697 |
| June 2016 | 5.9% | £416,218 |
| June 2015 | 3.9% | £392,996 |
| June 2014 | 7.3% | £378,099 |
| June 2013 | -2.8% | £352,262 |
| June 2012 | -0.2% | £362,274 |
| June 2011 | 0.6% | £362,836 |
| June 2010 | 11.8% | £360,632 |
| June 2009 | -8.5% | £322,584 |
| June 2008 | -3.5% | £352,524 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £365,379 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,410.
The DT2 8AB Rental Market has increased by 54.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.6% | £1,410pcm |
| June 2025 | 6.4% | £1,375pcm |
| June 2024 | 4.4% | £1,291pcm |
| June 2023 | 4.3% | £1,237pcm |
| June 2022 | 10.9% | £1,186pcm |
| June 2021 | 8.7% | £1,069pcm |
| June 2020 | 2.2% | £983pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.3% | £962pcm |
| June 2018 | 1% | £950pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.9% | £941pcm |
| June 2016 | 5.1% | £914pcm |
| June 2015 | 4.1% | £870pcm |
| June 2014 | 3.1% | £836pcm |
| June 2013 | -3.3% | £811pcm |
| June 2012 | 3.4% | £838pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.8% | £811pcm |
| June 2010 | 6.4% | £797pcm |
| June 2009 | -7.2% | £749pcm |
| June 2008 | 3.2% | £807pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £781pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 30th May 2017 for £725,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 20.6%. The postcode has had a total of 6 sales since 1995.
DT2 8AB has seen no sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold May 2017£725,000 | 5 Bed HouseThe Old Rectory, Dorchester, DT2 8ABThe Old Rectory, Dorchester, DT2 8AB
- Sold Sep 2012£358,000 | 3 Bed HouseChiltern Cottage, Dorchester, DT2 8ABChiltern Cottage, Dorchester, DT2 8AB
- Sold Nov 2002£250,000 | 3 Bed HouseSummer Place, Dorchester, DT2 8ABSummer Place, Dorchester, DT2 8AB
- Sold Sep 2002£237,500 | 3 Bed HouseChiltern Cottage, Dorchester, DT2 8ABChiltern Cottage, Dorchester, DT2 8AB
- Sold Jun 2002£555,000 | 5 Bed HouseThe Old Rectory, Dorchester, DT2 8ABThe Old Rectory, Dorchester, DT2 8AB
Nearby Postcodes
DT2 8AB is the 796th largest and the 743rd most expensive postcode out of the 1,110 postcodes in the DT2 area.
- DT2 8XA, Stafford Gardens, West Stafford, Dorchester, DT2DT2 8XA4 Addresses|68 m away
- DT2 8UB, Spadger Lane, West Stafford, Dorchester, DT2DT2 8UB3 Addresses|92 m away
- DT2 8AD, Barton Close, West Stafford, Dorchester, DT2DT2 8AD20 Addresses|138 m away
- DT2 8AE, Glebeland Close, West Stafford, Dorchester, DT2DT2 8AE38 Addresses|146 m away
- DT2 8AF, West Stafford, Dorchester, DT2DT2 8AF4 Addresses|152 m away
Property Types
- 1 period house built between 1800 and 1911
- 2 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 11 other addresses of unknown type
- period house (1)
- mid-century house (2)
- Unknown (11)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 3 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (1)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (2)
- No EPC (11)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Feb 2020£5,723,000 | 5 Bed HouseStafford Farm, Dorchester, DT2 8NZStafford Farm, Dorchester, DT2 8NZ
- Sold Oct 2020£3,056,000 | 5 Bed HouseManor House, Dorchester, DT2 8AQManor House, Dorchester, DT2 8AQ
- Sold Dec 2025£1,250,000 | 5 Bed HouseTalbothayes Lodge, Dorchester, DT2 8ALTalbothayes Lodge, Dorchester, DT2 8AL
Schools Nearby
- Broadmayne First School2.5 km away
- Manor Park Church of England First School2.7 km away
- St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester2.7 km away
- Dorset Studio School1.7 km away
- The Thomas Hardye School4.4 km away
- Wey Valley Academy8.9 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to DT2 8AB is Dorchester South station, which is 3.3 kilometres away.
- Dorchester South|3.3 km away
- Dorchester West|3.7 km away
- Moreton (Dorset)|5.5 km away
- Upwey|8.3 km away
