Merrydown, Shaftesbury
Merrydown, Shaftesbury
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, Merrydown, Shaftesbury is a mid-century freehold house with 1,463 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 339 m2 plot.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for Merrydown, Shaftesbury is £471,995 and the estimated rental value is £1,446 per month.
Hawkesdene, Shaftesbury, SP7 is located within the SP7 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Merrydown, Shaftesbury has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in May 2023 and a single entry in the EPC database dated January 2022.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium 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 Merrydown, Shaftesbury is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £495,595 and a rental value of £1,518 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £438,956 and a rental value of £1,345 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of Merrydown, Shaftesbury has dropped by £17,242 (3.7%), while its estimated rental value has risen by £32 per month (2.2%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 3.7%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, Merrydown, Shaftesbury sits on a plot of 339 m2.
We have plot size data on 16 out of 19 other houses in the postcode and Merrydown, Shaftesbury sits on the 13th largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
Merrydown, Shaftesbury has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 25 Jan 2022.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, Merrydown, Shaftesbury was last sold on 17th May 2023 for £435,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has had 2 sales since 1995.
Since May 2023, the market for similar properties has dropped by 10.1%.
- Sold May 2023£435,000
- Sold Nov 1999£145,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to Merrydown, Shaftesbury within a radius of 830 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is Paddock Piece, Higher Blandford Road, Shaftesbury, SP7 8DA, a freehold house which sold for £625,000 on the 17th July 2025.
Read more about house prices in SP7.
- Sold Jul 2025£625,000 | 4 Bed HousePaddock Piece, Higher Blandford Road, Shaftesbury, SP7 8DAPaddock Piece, Higher Blandford Road, Shaftesbury, SP7 8DA
- Sold Nov 2023£400,000 | 4 Bed House18, Hawkesdene, Shaftesbury, SP7 8NT18, Hawkesdene, Shaftesbury, SP7 8NT
- Sold Aug 2023£540,000 | 4 Bed House8, Lower Blandford Road, Shaftesbury, SP7 8NR8, Lower Blandford Road, Shaftesbury, SP7 8NR
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Hawkesdene, Shaftesbury, SP7 has a total of 19 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, Merrydown, Shaftesbury is the 4th largest and the 3rd most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £97k more expensive than the average property in SP7.
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Schools Nearby
- 1.1kmThe Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury
- 1.2kmShaftesbury Church of England Primary School
- 3.5kmMotcombe CofE Primary School
- 200mShaftesbury School
- 7.0kmGillingham School
- 11.0kmSturminster Newton High School
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to Merrydown, Shaftesbury is Gillingham (Dorset) station, which is 7.0 kilometres away.
- 7.0kmGillingham (Dorset)
- 10.1kmTisbury
- 16.1kmTemplecombe
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.
