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Flat 20, Grove Court, The Grove, Dorchester, DT1 1XL

UPRN:200000755491Flat/Maisonette2 bedsBuilt 1976-1982
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: D (61)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-19T13:52:17.943725+00:00)Planning· 6mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T08:19:50.636452+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed yesterday (2026-11-10T18:26:13.069527+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· 4mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-03T07:41:16.386402+00:00)
Flat 20, Grove Court, The Grove, Dorchester, DT1 1XL

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£160,000
£144k - £177kMedium
Estimate
£160k
Range
£144k – £177k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£850
£800 - £900
Monthly
£850
Yield
6.38%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 20 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 78/100. Investment score 66/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is 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 NationsMarket 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
78/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
66/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
25/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
81/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 14Bike 53
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£160,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£850
Gross Yield6.38%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-3.8%
5y Growth-1.0%
10y Growth+1.1%
Last Sold Price£137,500 (2020-12-11)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
1DT1 1XL
Approval Rate
100%12mo
Development
low
  • 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
  • P/FUL/2026/04695
    Change of use and conversion of the ground, first, second and loft floors to form a 6-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation, and subdivision and conversion of the basement to form 1 no. dwelling.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership48.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining999+ yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2020-12-11
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£31,444
Population Density1,232 /km²
Owner Occupied65%
Age Distribution
0-15 14%16-64 63%65+ 23%
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Schools Nearby

  • Sunninghill Preparatory School
    0.6 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Dorchester Middle School
    0.7 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • The Thomas Hardye School
    0.8 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Damers First School
    0.8 mi

    Inspected as Damers First School (URN 113665) on 3 Oct 2017

3 of 9 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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