Higher Bockhampton, Dorchester - DT2 8QJ
Key Postcode Insights
DT2 8QJ is a residential postcode situated on Higher Bockhampton, Dorchester, DT2 with 29 addresses.
It ranks as the 1018th largest of the 1,110 postcodes in the DT2 area.
The postcode contains a total of 29 properties: 2 houses and 27 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £473,258
- 10 Year change
- up 22.7%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,503pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 51.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £332/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 3.8%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
DT2 8QJ is a residential postcode situated on Higher Bockhampton, Dorchester, DT2 with 29 addresses.
It ranks as the 1018th largest of the 1,110 postcodes in the DT2 area.
The postcode contains a total of 29 properties: 2 houses and 27 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £473,258
- 10 Year change
- up 22.7%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,503pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 51.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £332/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 3.8%/year/yr
Explore Properties in DT2 8QJ
- Abbotsea
House
- Anglebury
House
- Clares Cottage
House
- Egdon Cottage
House
- Exonbury
House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in DT2 8QJ sold for £650,000 on 18th March 2016. Since then prices are up an average of 22.9%.
The current average value in the postcode is £473,258.
The DT2 8QJ Sales Market has increased by 22.7% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -2.3% | £473,258 |
| June 2025 | -0.6% | £484,393 |
| June 2024 | -3.1% | £487,476 |
| June 2023 | 0% | £503,087 |
| June 2022 | 11.6% | £503,149 |
| June 2021 | 7.9% | £450,985 |
| June 2020 | 1% | £418,103 |
| June 2019 | 1.3% | £414,036 |
| June 2018 | 2.1% | £408,718 |
| June 2017 | 3.8% | £400,398 |
| June 2016 | 4.3% | £385,714 |
| June 2015 | 4.9% | £369,923 |
| June 2014 | 6.8% | £352,561 |
| June 2013 | -2.5% | £330,201 |
| June 2012 | -0.7% | £338,803 |
| June 2011 | 0.6% | £341,351 |
| June 2010 | 10.2% | £339,245 |
| June 2009 | -9.6% | £307,817 |
| June 2008 | 0.3% | £340,569 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £339,504 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,503.
The DT2 8QJ Rental Market has increased by 51.0% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.5% | £1,503pcm |
| June 2025 | 5.8% | £1,466pcm |
| June 2024 | 4.9% | £1,385pcm |
| June 2023 | 4.7% | £1,321pcm |
| June 2022 | 9.7% | £1,262pcm |
| June 2021 | 8.9% | £1,150pcm |
| June 2020 | 2.1% | £1,056pcm |
| June 2019 | 1% | £1,034pcm |
| June 2018 | 0.6% | £1,024pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.2% | £1,017pcm |
| June 2016 | 4.8% | £995pcm |
| June 2015 | 3.8% | £950pcm |
| June 2014 | 3.5% | £916pcm |
| June 2013 | -3.4% | £884pcm |
| June 2012 | 3.4% | £916pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.9% | £886pcm |
| June 2010 | 5.5% | £869pcm |
| June 2009 | -7.5% | £823pcm |
| June 2008 | 3.6% | £890pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £859pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 18th March 2016 for £650,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 22.9%.
DT2 8QJ has had 3 sales since 1995, none of them in the last three years.
- Sold Mar 2016£650,000 | 4 Bed HouseGreenwood, Dorchester, DT2 8QJGreenwood, Dorchester, DT2 8QJ
- Sold Sep 2009£350,000 | 5 Bed HouseYalbury Wood, Dorchester, DT2 8QJYalbury Wood, Dorchester, DT2 8QJ
- Sold May 2008£350,000 | 4 Bed HouseUnit 4, Mellstock Farm, Dorchester, DT2 8QJUnit 4, Mellstock Farm, Dorchester, DT2 8QJ
Nearby Postcodes
DT2 8QJ is the 1018th largest and the 797th most expensive postcode out of the 1,110 postcodes in the DT2 area.
- DT2 8QH, Higher Bockhampton, Dorchester, DT2DT2 8QH8 Addresses|309 m away
- DT2 8QE, Higher Kingston, Stinsford, Dorchester, DT2DT2 8QE9 Addresses|1.0 km away
- DT2 8RW, Yellowham Wood, Dorchester, DT2DT2 8RW2 Addresses|1.2 km away
- DT2 8QB, Stinsford, Dorchester, DT2DT2 8QB2 Addresses|1.3 km away
- DT2 8PU, Maurward Close, Stinsford, Dorchester, DT2DT2 8PU4 Addresses|1.5 km away
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 2 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (1)
- G (0)
- D (0)
- No EPC (27)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Mar 2016£650,000 | 4 Bed HouseGreenwood, Dorchester, DT2 8QJGreenwood, Dorchester, DT2 8QJ
- Sold Feb 2024£560,000 | 4 Bed HouseFlintcombe, Dorchester, DT2 8QHFlintcombe, Dorchester, DT2 8QH
- Sold Dec 2023£540,000 | 4 Bed HouseMelbury, Dorchester, DT2 8QHMelbury, Dorchester, DT2 8QH
Schools Nearby
- St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester3.7 km away
- Puddletown Church of England First School3.9 km away
- Manor Park Church of England First School3.9 km away
- Dorset Studio School1.7 km away
- The Thomas Hardye School5.1 km away
- Wey Valley Academy11.2 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to DT2 8QJ is Dorchester South station, which is 4.0 kilometres away.
- Dorchester South|4.0 km away
- Dorchester West|4.2 km away
- Moreton (Dorset)|6.4 km away
- Upwey|10.6 km away