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Beech Cottage, Oborne Road, Sherborne, DT9 3RX

UPRN:100040647420Detached House5 bedsBuilt -
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band FEPC: -
Data freshness:Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-10T14:16:46.712564+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 4d 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 refreshCouncil Tax· 5mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-07-03T07:41:16.386402+00:00)
Beech Cottage, Oborne Road, Sherborne, DT9 3RX

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£754,000
£716k - £792kHigh
Estimate
£754k
Range
£716k – £792k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,450
£2k - £3k
Monthly
£2,450
Yield
3.90%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Beech Cottage earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 76/100. Investment score 60/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (62/100). 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.

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HP Score
76/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
60/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
9/ 100
Low
Walkability
62/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 9Bike 36
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£754,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,450
Gross Yield3.90%
1y Growth+12.7%
3y Growth-3.5%
5y Growth-0.0%
10y Growth+2.7%
Last Sold Price£675,000 (2023-04-14)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideModerate
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
1DT9 3RX
Approval Rate
100%12mo
Development
low
  • P/TRC/2026/06310
    T1 Walnut - Remove up to 3m off the end of the branches T2 Yew - Remove the 5m hedge section overhanging the drive up to the trunk, cut back the branches that are infiltrating the ginko tree by 2m & cut back the branches overhanging Stable Lodge by 2m T3 Yew - Cut 3m off the side overhanging Stable Lodge’s garden
    Pending
  • P/HOU/2026/06059
    Erect two storey rear and side extensions, a single storey orangery and alterations to the existing dwelling.
    Pending
  • P/LBC/2026/06148
    Internal & external alterations to facilitate conversion of shop and adjoining dwelling to form 1no. dwelling.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership69.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2023-04-14
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£31,444
Population Density-
Owner Occupied65%
Age Distribution
0-15 9%16-64 48%65+ 43%
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Schools Nearby

  • Harbour Vale School
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • Sherborne Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Sherborne School
    0.5 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Sherborne Preparatory School
    0.6 mi
    Inspected by ISI

5 of 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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  • Milepost Oborne Road
    -
    £440k
    -
  • Marsh House Oborne Road
    -
    £275k
    -
  • Beech Cottage Oborne Road
    -
    £675k
    -
  • Heathlands Oborne Road
    -
    £760k
    -