West Knighton, Dorchester - DT2 8LS
Key Postcode Insights
DT2 8LS is a residential postcode situated on West Knighton, Dorchester, DT2 with 2 addresses.
It ranks as the 111th largest and 542nd 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 2 properties: 2 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £398,928
- 10 Year change
- up 24.9%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,328pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 54.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £276/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.0%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
DT2 8LS is a residential postcode situated on West Knighton, Dorchester, DT2 with 2 addresses.
It ranks as the 111th largest and 542nd 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 2 properties: 2 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £398,928
- 10 Year change
- up 24.9%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,328pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 54.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £276/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.0%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin DT2 8LS
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in DT2 8LS sold for £860,000 on 30th June 2021. Since then prices are up an average of 7.2%.
The current average value in the postcode is £398,928.
The DT2 8LS Sales Market has increased by 24.9% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -1.9% | £398,928 |
| June 2025 | -0.3% | £406,477 |
| June 2024 | -2.4% | £407,645 |
| June 2023 | -0.9% | £417,696 |
| June 2022 | 13.2% | £421,389 |
| June 2021 | 6.5% | £372,390 |
| June 2020 | 1.1% | £349,753 |
| June 2019 | 1.5% | £345,873 |
| June 2018 | 2.2% | £340,847 |
| June 2017 | 4.4% | £333,460 |
| June 2016 | 5.8% | £319,310 |
| June 2015 | 3.8% | £301,681 |
| June 2014 | 7.4% | £290,763 |
| June 2013 | -2.6% | £270,828 |
| June 2012 | 0% | £278,110 |
| June 2011 | 0.4% | £278,162 |
| June 2010 | 11.6% | £276,999 |
| June 2009 | -8.6% | £248,189 |
| June 2008 | -3.6% | £271,687 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £281,694 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,328.
The DT2 8LS Rental Market has increased by 54.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.6% | £1,328pcm |
| June 2025 | 6.4% | £1,294pcm |
| June 2024 | 4.4% | £1,216pcm |
| June 2023 | 4.4% | £1,164pcm |
| June 2022 | 11% | £1,115pcm |
| June 2021 | 8.6% | £1,005pcm |
| June 2020 | 2.3% | £925pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.2% | £904pcm |
| June 2018 | 1.1% | £894pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.9% | £884pcm |
| June 2016 | 5% | £860pcm |
| June 2015 | 3.9% | £818pcm |
| June 2014 | 3.1% | £788pcm |
| June 2013 | -3.1% | £764pcm |
| June 2012 | 3.5% | £789pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.6% | £762pcm |
| June 2010 | 6.2% | £750pcm |
| June 2009 | -7.3% | £706pcm |
| June 2008 | 3.2% | £762pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £738pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 30th June 2021 for £860,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 7.2%. The postcode has had a total of 1 sales since 1995.
DT2 8LS has seen no sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
Nearby Postcodes
DT2 8LS is the 111th largest and the 542nd most expensive postcode out of the 1,110 postcodes in the DT2 area.
- DT2 8LT, Littlemayne, Dorchester, DT2DT2 8LT6 Addresses|547 m away
- DT2 8HE, Bramble Edge, Broadmayne, Dorchester, DT2DT2 8HE3 Addresses|957 m away
- DT2 8FW, Knighton Lane, West Knighton, Dorchester, DT2DT2 8FW3 Addresses|967 m away
- DT2 8ED, Bramble Drove, Broadmayne, Dorchester, DT2DT2 8ED6 Addresses|996 m away
- DT2 8NY, Whitcombe, Dorchester, DT2DT2 8NY21 Addresses|998 m away
Property Types
- 1 mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979
- 1 house of an unknown age
- mid-century house (1)
- house (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 1 property.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (1)
- No EPC (1)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Oct 2021£1,500,000 | 3 Bed HouseGlebe Farm, Dorchester, DT2 8PEGlebe Farm, Dorchester, DT2 8PE
- Sold Jun 2021£860,000 | 5 Bed HouseLoscombe Barn Farmhouse, Dorchester, DT2 8LSLoscombe Barn Farmhouse, Dorchester, DT2 8LS
- Sold Feb 2021£790,000 | 5 Bed HouseChantry Cottage, Dorchester, DT2 8PFChantry Cottage, Dorchester, DT2 8PF
Schools Nearby
- Broadmayne First School1.1 km away
- Manor Park Church of England First School3.2 km away
- St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester3.5 km away
- Dorset Studio School3.6 km away
- The Thomas Hardye School4.9 km away
- Wey Valley Academy7.2 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to DT2 8LS is Dorchester South station, which is 4.0 kilometres away.
- Dorchester South|4.0 km away
- Dorchester West|4.4 km away
- Moreton (Dorset)|5.9 km away
- Upwey|6.7 km away
