Our Data Sources
Melbury Cottage, Shaftesbury has 41 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in May 2022 and a single entry in the EPC database dated August 2014.
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.
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 Melbury Cottage, Shaftesbury is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £517,447 and a rental value of £1,505 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £458,310 and a rental value of £1,333 per month.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, Melbury Cottage, Shaftesbury sits on a plot of 1,261 m2.
We have plot size data on 5 out of 8 other houses in the postcode and Melbury Cottage, Shaftesbury sits on the 2nd largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
Melbury Cottage, Shaftesbury has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 28 Aug 2014.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, oil.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, Melbury Cottage, Shaftesbury was last sold on 23rd May 2022 for £537,500 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has had 4 sales since 1995.
Since May 2022, the market for similar properties has dropped by 4.9%.
- Sold May 2022£537,500
- Sold Dec 2006£280,000
- Sold Oct 2006£207,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 8 sales of properties similar to Melbury Cottage, Shaftesbury within a radius of 4.2 kilometres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is Highgate, Shaftesbury, SP7 0LH, a freehold house which sold for £720,000 on the 18th July 2024.
Read more about house prices in SP7.
- Sold Jul 2024£720,000 | 3 Bed HouseHighgate, Shaftesbury, SP7 0LHHighgate, Shaftesbury, SP7 0LH
- Sold May 2023£385,000 | 3 Bed House54, West Street, Shaftesbury, SP7 0PF54, West Street, Shaftesbury, SP7 0PF
- Sold Jul 2020£515,000 | 4 Bed HouseBarn Cottage, West Street, Shaftesbury, SP7 0PFBarn Cottage, West Street, Shaftesbury, SP7 0PF
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Compton Abbas, Shaftesbury, SP7 has a total of 55 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, Melbury Cottage, Shaftesbury is the 50th largest and the 35th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £111k more expensive than the average property in SP7.
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Schools Nearby
- St Andrew's Church of England Primary School1.8 km away
- The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury4.1 km away
- Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School5.0 km away
- Shaftesbury School4.0 km away
- Sturminster Newton High School9.0 km away
- Gillingham School9.9 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Gillingham (Dorset)|9.7 km away
- Tisbury|12.9 km away
- Templecombe|16.7 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 is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be Very Low.












