Rafters, Dorchester
Rafters, Dorchester
Description & Estimates
Public records show Rafters, Dorchester to be a period freehold house with 1,820 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 456 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
Rafters, Dorchester has an estimated sale value of £502,042 and an estimated rental value of £1,720 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Melcombe Bingham, Dorchester, DT2 lies within the DT2 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Rafters, Dorchester has 41 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in October 2020 and a single entry in the EPC database dated January 2010.
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
In very good condition, we estimate Rafters, Dorchester would be worth £527,144, with a potential rental value of £1,806 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £466,899, with a rental value of £1,600 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 Rafters, Dorchester has dropped by £12,346 (2.5%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has risen by £43 (2.5%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 4.1%.
Plot Size
Rafters, Dorchester occupies a 456 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 11 other houses in this postcode, 6 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 5th largest.
Energy Efficiency
Rafters, Dorchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 13 Jan 2010.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has some secondary glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, oil.
Sold Prices
Rafters, Dorchester last changed hands on 14th October 2020, selling for £475,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 4 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 10.9% since October 2020.
- Sold Oct 2020£475,000
- Sold Dec 2010£347,500
- Sold Aug 2000£245,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 6.4 kilometres of Rafters, Dorchester across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 1, Hartfoot Close, Dorchester, DT2 7TY, a freehold house, sold at £575,000 on the 10th November 2022.
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 Rafters, Dorchester as the 15th largest and the 15th most expensive of the 29 addresses on Melcombe Bingham, Dorchester, DT2.
Against the DT2 postcode district average, it is £85k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 2.6kmCheselbourne Village School
- 5.8kmHazelbury Bryan Primary School
- 6.0kmMilborne St Andrew First School
- 12.5kmDorset Studio School
- 12.6kmThe Blandford School
- 12.7kmSturminster Newton High School
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Public Transport Nearby
Moreton (Dorset) station is the nearest stop to Rafters, Dorchester at 13.6 kilometres away.
- 13.6kmMoreton (Dorset)
- 14.4kmDorchester South
- 14.4kmDorchester West
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.
