Our Data Sources
8, Barges Close, Dorchester has no recent1 records in the Land Registry and a single entry in the EPC database dated December 2025.
We combine this information with public data of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 4 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
1Sales dated prior to 2007 are shown, but are not used in our calculations.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 8, Barges Close, Dorchester would be worth £353,949, with a potential rental value of £1,539 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £313,498, with a rental value of £1,363 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Plot Size
8, Barges Close, Dorchester occupies a 234 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 17 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 5th largest.
Energy Efficiency
8, Barges Close, Dorchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 01 Dec 2025.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using electric storage heaters.
Sold Prices
8, Barges Close, Dorchester last changed hands on 22nd July 2003, selling for £220,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
- Sold Jul 2003£220,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 69 sales of comparable properties within 6.6 kilometres of 8, Barges Close, Dorchester since 2008.
Most recently, 12, Springfield, Dorchester, DT2 9TF, a freehold house, sold at £295,000 on the 27th April 2026.
Read more about house prices in DT2.
- Sold Apr 2026£295,000 | 3 Bed House12, Springfield, Dorchester, DT2 9TF12, Springfield, Dorchester, DT2 9TF
- Sold Apr 2026£270,000 | 3 Bed House6 Bedford Terrace, Dorchester, DT2 9HW6 Bedford Terrace, Dorchester, DT2 9HW
- Sold Mar 2026£300,000 | 3 Bed House13, Springfield, Dorchester, DT2 9TF13, Springfield, Dorchester, DT2 9TF
- Sold Nov 2025£370,000 | 3 Bed HouseTalisman, Dorchester, DT2 9APTalisman, Dorchester, DT2 9AP
- Sold Aug 2025£375,000 | 3 Bed HouseOwls Barn, Dorchester, DT2 9EJOwls Barn, Dorchester, DT2 9EJ
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 £318,904, ranging from £229,574 to £530,425.
- 10 Barges Close
3 Bed House | 14 m | Est. Value: £285,159
- 11 Barges Close
3 Bed House | 23 m | Est. Value: £340,676
- 7 Barges Close
5 Bed House | 27 m | Est. Value: £530,425
- 12 Barges Close
3 Bed House | 33 m | Est. Value: £358,403
- 9 Manor Farm Close
3 Bed House | 34 m | Est. Value: £283,424
Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 8, Barges Close, Dorchester as the 6th largest and the 5th most expensive of the 17 addresses on Barges Close, Litton Cheney, Dorchester, DT2.
Against the DT2 postcode district average, it is £79k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney500 m away
- Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School6.6 km away
- Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School6.6 km away
- The Sir John Colfox Academy8.9 km away
- The Thomas Hardye School12.6 km away
- Beaminster School13.6 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Maiden Newton|8.6 km away
- Dorchester West|13.4 km away
- Dorchester South|13.8 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a Very Low risk of flooding.





