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9 Maen Gardens, Dorchester, DT1 1PU

UPRN:10002642613Purpose Built Flat2 bedsBuilt 1996-2002
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: C (78)
Data freshness:Listing· 7mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 7mo ago (2026-04-13T02:19:14.734309+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:08:23.737510+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-10T13:38:58.717827+00:00)EPC· 5mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-11T13:01:03.839912+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
9 Maen Gardens, Dorchester, DT1 1PU

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
3 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£247,000
£234k - £259kHigh
Estimate
£247k
Range
£234k – £259k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,300
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,300
Yield
6.32%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

9 Maen Gardens earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 82/100. Investment score 69/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is good (81/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is leasehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
82/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
69/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
14/ 100
Low
Walkability
81/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 22Bike 56
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£247,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,300
Gross Yield6.32%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-3.8%
5y Growth-1.0%
10y Growth+1.1%
Last Sold Price£225,000 (2021-03-15)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0DT1 1PU
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • P/TRC/2026/06312
    T1 Holly - Reduce in height by up to 2.5m & reduce sides by up to 0.5m T2 Cherry - Reduce entirely by up to 1.5m & shape in
    Pending
  • P/TRT/2026/05929
    T1 London Plane - Reduce south and north quadrants over the car park and road by up to 2.5m, selectively reduce the remaining crown by up to 1m & crown raise by up to 3.5m from ground level to provide clearance of the pavement T9 Sorbus - Crown raise by up to 4m
    Pending
  • P/TRC/2026/05930
    T2 Lime - Re-pollard back to previous points by up to 2.5m T3 Silver Birch - Reduce in height by up to 2.5m, shape in and balance T4 & T5 Sorbus - Reduce entirely by up to 1.5m, shape in and balance T6, T7 and T8 Sorbus - Reduce entirely by up to 1.5m, shape in and balance T10 Sorbus - Crown raise by up to 4m
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership48.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining100 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2021-03-15
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
17 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£31,444
Population Density4,366 /km²
Owner Occupied65%
Age Distribution
0-15 18%16-64 58%65+ 24%

Schools Nearby

  • Sunninghill Preparatory School
    0.1 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • St Osmund's Church of England Middle School
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • Manor Park Church of England First School
    0.4 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

3 of 8 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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