The Barn, Dorchester
The Barn, Dorchester
Description & Estimates







Public records show The Barn, Dorchester to be a period freehold house with 1,173 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 528 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
The Barn, Dorchester has an estimated sale value of £390,552 and an estimated rental value of £1,467 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Rectory Road, Piddlehinton, Dorchester, DT2 lies within the DT2 postal district.
Our Data Sources
The Barn, Dorchester has 31 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in December 2018 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2022.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 4 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate The Barn, Dorchester would be worth £410,080, with a potential rental value of £1,540 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £363,213, with a rental value of £1,364 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 The Barn, Dorchester has dropped by £5,624 (1.4%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has risen by £56 (3.8%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 4.5%.
Plot Size
The Barn, Dorchester occupies a 528 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 28 other houses in this postcode, 25 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 10th largest.
Energy Efficiency
The Barn, Dorchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 08 Apr 2022.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, oil.
Sold Prices
The Barn, Dorchester last changed hands on 14th December 2018, selling for £345,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 3 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 18.1% since December 2018.
- Sold Dec 2018£345,000
- Sold Aug 2014£325,000
- Sold Sep 1998£135,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 5.3 kilometres of The Barn, Dorchester across the last 2 years.
Most recently, Little Puddle Cottage, Rectory Road, Dorchester, DT2 7TE, a freehold house, sold at £425,000 on the 19th December 2024.
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 The Barn, Dorchester as the 14th largest and the 13th most expensive of the 28 addresses on Rectory Road, Piddlehinton, Dorchester, DT2.
Against the DT2 postcode district average, it is £27k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 2.4kmPiddle Valley Church of England First School
- 5.4kmCheselbourne Village School
- 5.4kmPuddletown Church of England First School
- 6.1kmDorset Studio School
- 8.0kmThe Thomas Hardye School
- 15.2kmWey Valley Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
Dorchester West station is the nearest stop to The Barn, Dorchester at 7.4 kilometres away.
- 7.4kmDorchester West
- 7.5kmDorchester South
- 10.4kmMoreton (Dorset)
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 low risk of flooding.

