Our Data Sources
5, James Close, Dorchester has 31 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in June 2024 and a single entry in the EPC database dated August 2020.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
1Sales dated prior to 2007 are shown, but are not used in our calculations.
Price Range & Condition
The condition of a property plays an important role in determining its value, with the degree of impact varying by property type, size and location.
For 5, James Close, Dorchester, we estimate a market value of £308,455 and a rental value of £1,301 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £273,203 and £1,152 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 5, James Close, Dorchester as measuring 114 m2.
That makes it the 3rd largest plot in the postcode, where all 5 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
5, James Close, Dorchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 18 Aug 2020.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using electric underfloor heating.
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 5, James Close, Dorchester completed on 27th June 2024 at £285,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold 3 times.
Values of comparable properties have dropped by 6.1% over the period since June 2024.
- Sold Jun 2024£285,000
- Sold Sep 2022£315,000
- Sold Oct 2006£187,950
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2009 81 properties similar to 5, James Close, Dorchester have sold within a radius of 620 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 5th June 2026, was 18, Hillfort Close, Dorchester, DT1 2QT, a freehold house which sold for £321,500.
Read more about house prices in DT1.
- Sold Jun 2026£321,500 | 3 Bed House18, Hillfort Close, Dorchester, DT1 2QT18, Hillfort Close, Dorchester, DT1 2QT
- Sold Feb 2026£305,000 | 3 Bed House21, Brutus Close, Dorchester, DT1 2TJ21, Brutus Close, Dorchester, DT1 2TJ
- Sold Jul 2025£295,000 | 3 Bed House9, Lorne Road, Dorchester, DT1 2LQ9, Lorne Road, Dorchester, DT1 2LQ
- Sold Jan 2025£270,000 | 3 Bed House31, Louise Road, Dorchester, DT1 2LU31, Louise Road, Dorchester, DT1 2LU
- Sold Aug 2024£270,000 | 3 Bed House29, Rampart Walk, Dorchester, DT1 2QZ29, Rampart Walk, Dorchester, DT1 2QZ
Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Explore Nearby Properties
The surrounding properties have an average estimated value of £384,551, ranging from £283,253 to £594,331.
- 2 James Close
2 Bed House | 14 m | Est. Value: £283,253
- 1 James Close
3 Bed House | 18 m | Est. Value: £296,326
- 9 James Road
3 Bed House | 38 m | Est. Value: £306,490
- 81 Queens Avenue
4 Bed House | 43 m | Est. Value: £594,331
- 11 James Road
3 Bed House | 43 m | Est. Value: £302,387
Location Comparison
Of the 5 addresses on James Close, Dorchester, DT1, 5, James Close, Dorchester comes out as the 2nd largest and the 2nd most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £38k less expensive than the average property across the DT1 district.
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Schools Nearby
- The Prince of Wales School400 m away
- Damers First School1.1 km away
- St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester1.6 km away
- The Thomas Hardye School100 m away
- Dorset Studio School3.6 km away
- Wey Valley Academy7.3 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Dorchester West|800 m away
- Dorchester South|1.1 km away
- Upwey|6.7 km away
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.
