Beacon Way, Marston Road, Sherborne, DT9 4BJ
UPRN:100040646801Detached Bungalow2 bedsBuilt 1930-1949
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: D (67)
Data freshness:Ownership· 1mo agoOwnership: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T15:53:10.714624+00:00)EPC· 3mo agoEPC: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-21T10:11:54.419053+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+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
HP Score
73
/ 100
Mixed
Verdict
9 days ago
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Mixed signals - investigate
Evidence
18 of 21 sourcesSale Estimate
£417,000
£375k - £458kMedium
Estimate
£417k
Range
£375k – £458k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,350
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,350
Yield
3.88%
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
Beacon Way earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 73/100. Investment score 60/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (60/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. 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 Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
73
HP Score
73/ 100
Mixed
60
Investment Score
60/ 100
Moderate
23
Crime Score
23/ 100
Moderate
60
Walkability
60/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 8Bike 47
Walk Score, out of 100
Valuation & Market
Sale Estimate£417,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,350
Gross Yield3.88%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-3.5%
5y Growth-0.0%
10y Growth+2.7%
Last Sold Price£410,000 (2025-06-06)
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceModerate
- RadonModerate
- MiningUnknown
- LandslideModerate
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseModerate
Planning Activity
Recent Apps
1DT9 4BJ
Approval Rate
100%12mo
Development
low
- PendingP/HOU/2026/06059Erect two storey rear and side extensions, a single storey orangery and alterations to the existing dwelling.
- PendingP/TRC/2026/05933T1 Ash - Reduce crown by approximately 5m overall, remove dead wood & remove lowest north facing limb
- PendingP/HOU/2026/05840Erect single-storey rear extension, loft extension incorporating a dormer, and replacement garage
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership69.4%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining-
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeFreehold
- Last Ownership Change2025-06-06
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Broadband (Standard)
16 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
Area Profile
Median EarningsLocal authority£31,444
Population Density1,013 /km²
Owner Occupied67%
Age Distribution
0-15 25%16-64 56%65+ 19%
Schools Nearby
- Inspected by ISISherborne School for Girls0.4 mi
- Inspected by ISISherborne Preparatory School0.5 mi
- Harbour Vale School0.5 miGood
- Inspected by ISISherborne School0.6 mi
5 of 9 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- Coombe House Marston Road-£895k-
- Beacon Way Marston Road-£410k-
- Greenholm Marston Road-£625k-
- Pentley House Marston Road-£920k-