Our Data Sources
Forge Cottage, Dorchester has 31 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in December 2014 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2012.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 1 out of 5 and is considered of low accuracy.
1Sales dated prior to 2007 are shown, but are not used in our calculations.
Price Range & Condition
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If Forge Cottage, Dorchester is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £364,836 and a rental value of £1,353 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £323,141 and a rental value of £1,198 per month.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, Forge Cottage, Dorchester sits on a plot of 416 m2.
We have plot size data on 7 out of 11 other houses in the postcode and Forge Cottage, Dorchester sits on the 6th largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
Forge Cottage, Dorchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 10 Apr 2012.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has mostly double glazing. It is heated using electric storage heaters (electric storage heaters).
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, Forge Cottage, Dorchester was last sold on 17th December 2014 for £239,500 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has had 3 sales since 1995.
Since December 2014, the market for similar properties has risen by 33.1%.
- Sold Dec 2014£239,500
- Sold Dec 2009£160,000
- Sold Dec 1996£59,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 87 sales of properties similar to Forge Cottage, Dorchester within a radius of 6.4 kilometres since 2011.
The most recent example is 7, Brightsmead, Dorchester, DT2 7PP, a freehold house which sold for £335,000 on the 5th November 2025.
Read more about house prices in DT2.
- Sold Nov 2025£335,000 | 3 Bed House7, Brightsmead, Dorchester, DT2 7PP7, Brightsmead, Dorchester, DT2 7PP
- Sold Feb 2025£385,000 | 3 Bed House591, Hammond Street, Sturminster Newton, DT10 2EH591, Hammond Street, Sturminster Newton, DT10 2EH
- Sold May 2024£330,000 | 3 Bed House61, Blandford Forum, DT11 0BP61, Blandford Forum, DT11 0BP
- Sold Apr 2023£1,000,000 | 3 Bed HouseManor Farm, Dorchester, DT2 7LRManor Farm, Dorchester, DT2 7LR
- Sold Jan 2023£321,000 | 3 Bed House48, Blandford Forum, DT11 0BP48, Blandford Forum, DT11 0BP
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 £506,336, ranging from £171,537 to £731,284.
- Mead Cottage
3 Bed House | 7 m | Est. Value: £375,467
- Anvil Cottage
3 Bed House | 8 m | Est. Value: £171,537
- Old School House
5 Bed House | 23 m | Est. Value: £673,692
- Spring House
5 Bed House | 23 m | Est. Value: £731,284
- Hetherings
3 Bed House | 30 m | Est. Value: £406,124
Location Comparison
Melcombe Bingham, Dorchester, DT2 has a total of 29 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, Forge Cottage, Dorchester is the 26th largest and the 24th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £68k less expensive than the average property in DT2.
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Schools Nearby
- Cheselbourne Village School2.5 km away
- Hazelbury Bryan Primary School5.8 km away
- Milborne St Andrew First School6.0 km away
- Dorset Studio School12.4 km away
- The Blandford School12.7 km away
- Sturminster Newton High School12.7 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Moreton (Dorset)|13.6 km away
- Dorchester South|14.3 km away
- Dorchester West|14.3 km away
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be Very Low.





