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Flat 8, The Old Rectory, Somerleigh Road, Dorchester, DT1 1PD

UPRN:10093510982Flat/Maisonette3 bedsBuilt -
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: C (80)
Data freshness:Listing· 3mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-18T15:06:06.624761+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:36:48.749230+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed yesterday (2026-11-10T17:50:29.160037+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+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 (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+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· 1mo agoCouncil Tax: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T18:31:05.969167+00:00)
Flat 8, The Old Rectory, Somerleigh Road, Dorchester, DT1 1PD

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
yesterday
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£323,000
£307k - £339kHigh
Estimate
£323k
Range
£307k – £339k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,650
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,650
Yield
6.13%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 8 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 72/100. Investment score 66/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is moderate. Walkability is excellent (90/100). 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 listingsMarket 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 company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
72/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
66/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
56/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
90/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 22Bike 57
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£323,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,650
Gross Yield6.13%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-3.8%
5y Growth-1.0%
10y Growth+1.1%
Last Sold Price£378,500 (2018-03-05)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0DT1 1PD
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 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
  • 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/2026/05467
    T1 Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Styraciflua) - Reduction of height by 1.5m and slight trim of lateral branches by up to a max of 1m
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership48.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining116 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2018-03-05
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£31,444
Population Density3,794 /km²
Owner Occupied45%
Age Distribution
0-15 8%16-64 54%65+ 38%
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Schools Nearby

  • Sunninghill Preparatory School
    0.4 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Dorchester Middle School
    0.5 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester
    0.7 mi
    Good
  • The Thomas Hardye School
    0.7 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

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

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