Our Data Sources
The Forge, Dorchester has no records in the Land Registry and a single entry in the EPC database dated December 2017.
We combine this information with public data 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
The condition of a property plays an important role in determining its value, with the degree of impact varying by property type, size and location.
For The Forge, Dorchester, we estimate a market value of £305,048 and a rental value of £1,385 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £270,185 and £1,227 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for The Forge, Dorchester as measuring 1,856 m2.
That makes it the 2nd largest plot in the postcode, where 9 of the 14 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
The Forge, Dorchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 11 Dec 2017.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using electric storage heaters.
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2010 116 properties similar to The Forge, Dorchester have sold within a radius of 5.8 kilometres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 18th July 2025, was 10, Paynes Close, Dorchester, DT2 7TF, a freehold house which sold for £330,000.
Read more about house prices in DT2.
- Sold Jul 2025£330,000 | 3 Bed House10, Paynes Close, Dorchester, DT2 7TF10, Paynes Close, Dorchester, DT2 7TF
- Sold Jun 2025£150,000 | 3 Bed HouseBrownsville, Dorchester, DT2 7QHBrownsville, Dorchester, DT2 7QH
- Sold Oct 2024£315,000 | 3 Bed House27, Paynes Close, Dorchester, DT2 7TF27, Paynes Close, Dorchester, DT2 7TF
- Sold Sep 2024£280,000 | 3 Bed House8, Rectory Road, Dorchester, DT2 7TE8, Rectory Road, Dorchester, DT2 7TE
- Sold May 2024£310,000 | 3 Bed HouseChrissies Cottage, Dorchester, DT2 7QLChrissies Cottage, Dorchester, DT2 7QL
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 £402,453, ranging from £254,495 to £653,479.
- Crown Cottage
4 Bed House | 14 m | Est. Value: £387,507
- Crown House
4 Bed House | 20 m | Est. Value: £524,863
- Penmarric
4 Bed House | 21 m | Est. Value: £460,376
- 2 Kirby Cottages Dorchester
3 Bed House | 29 m | Est. Value: £295,624
- 1 Kirby Cottages Dorchester
3 Bed House | 31 m | Est. Value: £271,031
Location Comparison
Of the 221 addresses on Piddletrenthide, Dorchester, DT2, The Forge, Dorchester comes out as the 168th largest and the 183rd most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £125k less expensive than the average property across the DT2 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Piddle Valley Church of England First School400 m away
- Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School4.4 km away
- Cheselbourne Village School5.5 km away
- Dorset Studio School8.8 km away
- The Thomas Hardye School10.1 km away
- Sturminster Newton High School17.3 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Dorchester West|9.7 km away
- Dorchester South|9.8 km away
- Maiden Newton|10.7 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches superfast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.












