8, Martyr Close
8, Martyr Close
Description & Estimates
Public records show 8, Martyr Close, Dorchester to be a mid-century freehold house with 861 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 171 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
8, Martyr Close, Dorchester has an estimated sale value of £256,707 and an estimated rental value of £1,277 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Martyr Close, Dorchester, DT1 lies within the DT1 postal district.
Our Data Sources
8, Martyr Close, Dorchester has a single entry in the Land Registry from June 2022 and a single entry in the EPC database dated September 2021.
We combine this information with that 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.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 8, Martyr Close, Dorchester would be worth £269,542, with a potential rental value of £1,341 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £238,737, with a rental value of £1,187 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 8, Martyr Close, Dorchester has fallen by £3,182 (1.2%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £48 (3.7%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 6.0%.
Plot Size
8, Martyr Close, Dorchester occupies a 171 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 8 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 5th largest.
Energy Efficiency
8, Martyr Close, Dorchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 29 Sep 2021.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Electric storage heaters.
Sold Prices
8, Martyr Close, Dorchester last changed hands on 30th June 2022, selling for £230,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 0.9% since June 2022.
- Sold Jun 2022£230,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 1.0 kilometres of 8, Martyr Close, Dorchester across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 6, Martyr Close, Dorchester, DT1 2RP, a freehold house, sold at £295,000 on the 3rd October 2024.
Read more about house prices in DT1.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 8, Martyr Close, Dorchester as the 7th largest and the 7th most expensive of the 8 addresses on Martyr Close, Dorchester, DT1.
Against the DT1 postcode district average, it is £76k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 300mThe Prince of Wales School
- 1.6kmDamers First School
- 1.7kmManor Park Church of England First School
- 700mThe Thomas Hardye School
- 3.8kmDorset Studio School
- 6.7kmWey Valley Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
Dorchester West station is the nearest stop to 8, Martyr Close, Dorchester at 1.2 kilometres away.
- 1.2kmDorchester West
- 1.3kmDorchester South
- 6.1kmUpwey
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show poor internet coverage in this area, which may mean weak or no connectivity.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Slow/none broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
