43 High Street, Fordington, Dorchester, DT1 1LB is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 775 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £260,177 , which equates to approximately £336 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Jan 2015 for £175,000. Since then, the value has increased by £85,177, representing a 48.7% increase, or approximately 4.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £260,177 is:

  • 38.3% lower than the average property price on High Street
  • 29.8% lower than the average in the DT1 1LB postcode area
  • and 26.4% lower than the average price for Dorchester as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 6 August 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
775 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£260,177
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£336
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

43 High Street, Fordington, Dorchester, West Dorset, Dorset, DT1 1LB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Aug 2025.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The property has multiple glazing throughout.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 8 Nov 2016. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 3.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 225 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from some double glazing to multiple glazing throughout.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 35% of fixed outlets to excellent lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 225 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Multiple glazing throughout
Average
Lighting
Excellent lighting efficiency
Very Good

Compared to DT1 1LB

23 rd / 28
Price Rank
30% lower than average
14 th / 16
Size Rank
33% smaller than average
7 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% higher than average

Compared to other properties in DT1 1LB , this house's estimated value ranks 23th out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 16 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 14th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£260,177
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+49 %
9 Jan 2015
£175,000
Leasehold
+11.1 %
24 Jul 2009
£157,500
Leasehold
+5 %
14 Oct 2005
£150,000
Leasehold
+5.6 %
25 Jun 2004
£142,000
Leasehold
+255 %
26 Jun 1996
£40,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 5 Jun 2020
rooms: 4
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £212,500
sale date: 9 Apr 2020
rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 20 Dec 2019
rooms: 3
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 1 Aug 2018
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 31 Jul 2018

Data Sources

The property at 43 High Street, Fordington, Dorchester, DT1 1LB appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 9 Jan 2015. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Aug 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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