Our Data Sources
6, Orchard Close, Dorchester has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in July 2014 and a single entry in the EPC database dated July 2018.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 2 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
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 6, Orchard Close, Dorchester, we estimate a market value of £343,031 and a rental value of £1,348 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £303,828 and £1,194 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 6, Orchard Close, Dorchester as measuring 487 m2.
That makes it the 9th largest plot in the postcode, where 9 of the 10 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
6, Orchard Close, Dorchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 31 Jul 2018.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Room heaters, dual fuel (mineral and wood).
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 6, Orchard Close, Dorchester completed on 17th July 2014 at £214,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold twice.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 43.6% over the period since July 2014.
- Sold Jul 2014£214,000
- Sold Jun 2005£215,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Over the past 2 years 88 properties similar to 6, Orchard Close, Dorchester have sold within a radius of 5.5 kilometres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 8th May 2024, was 2, Three Acres, Dorchester, DT2 9NZ, a freehold house which sold for £200,000.
Read more about house prices in DT2.
- Sold May 2024£200,000 | 3 Bed House2, Three Acres, Dorchester, DT2 9NZ2, Three Acres, Dorchester, DT2 9NZ
- Sold Feb 2017£226,000 | 3 Bed House8, Orchard Close, Dorchester, DT2 9PF8, Orchard Close, Dorchester, DT2 9PF
- Sold Sep 2011£245,000 | 3 Bed House9, Orchard Close, Dorchester, DT2 9PF9, Orchard Close, Dorchester, DT2 9PF
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Of the 10 addresses on Orchard Close, Sydling St. Nicholas, Dorchester, DT2, 6, Orchard Close, Dorchester comes out as the 8th largest and the 8th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £91k less expensive than the average property across the DT2 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School3.3 km away
- Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School4.4 km away
- Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School7.3 km away
- The Thomas Hardye School11.1 km away
- Dorset Studio School12.1 km away
- Beaminster School15.5 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Maiden Newton|3.9 km away
- Chetnole|8.5 km away
- Dorchester West|11.2 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches superfast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Medium, based on Environment Agency data.
