Alder House, Dorchester
Alder House, Dorchester
Description & Estimates
Public records show Alder House, Dorchester to be a modern freehold house with 1,227 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 566 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
Alder House, Dorchester has an estimated sale value of £436,402 and an estimated rental value of £1,411 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Winterbourne Steepleton, Dorchester, DT2 lies within the DT2 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Alder House, Dorchester has 2 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in August 2025 and a single entry in the EPC database dated December 2017.
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
In very good condition, we estimate Alder House, Dorchester would be worth £458,222, with a potential rental value of £1,482 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £405,854, with a rental value of £1,312 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 Alder House, Dorchester has moved down by £6,284 (1.4%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has increased by £54 (3.8%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 3.9%.
Plot Size
Alder House, Dorchester occupies a 566 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 24 other houses in this postcode, 20 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 15th largest.
Energy Efficiency
Alder House, Dorchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 20 Dec 2017.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
Alder House, Dorchester last changed hands on 12th August 2025, selling for £480,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 4.2% since August 2025.
- Sold Aug 2025£480,000
- Sold Oct 2019£359,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 4.7 kilometres of Alder House, Dorchester across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 6 Bournemead, Dorchester, DT2 9LQ, a freehold house, sold at £256,000 on the 17th October 2019.
Read more about house prices in DT2.
•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 Alder House, Dorchester as the 39th largest and the 38th most expensive of the 67 addresses on Winterbourne Steepleton, Dorchester, DT2.
Against the DT2 postcode district average, it is £19k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 600mWinterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School
- 4.8kmPortesham Church of England Primary School
- 5.1kmDamers First School
- 5.6kmThe Thomas Hardye School
- 8.6kmWey Valley Academy
- 9.1kmDorset Studio School
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Public Transport Nearby
Dorchester West station is the nearest stop to Alder House, Dorchester at 6.4 kilometres away.
- 6.4kmDorchester West
- 6.8kmDorchester South
- 8.2kmUpwey
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
