Flat 4, 8 Cornwall Road, Dorchester, DT1 1RT is a leasehold flat built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 474 square feet of living space and is situated on the 3rd floor of a 1-storey building. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £148,758 , which equates to approximately £314 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Jul 2016 for £130,000. Since then, the value has increased by £18,758, representing a 14.4% increase, or approximately 1.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £148,758 is:

  • 76.0% lower than the average property price on Cornwall Road
  • 69.7% lower than the average in the DT1 1RT postcode area
  • and 56.3% 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 March 2026, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in DT1 1RT

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
474 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor of 1
Price (estimate)
£148,758
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£314
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 4, 8 Cornwall Road, Dorchester, West Dorset, Dorset, DT1 1RT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Mar 2026.

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 windows have partial multiple glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 5 Nov 2015. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 4.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 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 timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to partial multiple glazing.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to below average lighting efficiency, with no change in efficiency (average).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Partial multiple glazing
Poor
Lighting
Below average lighting efficiency
Average

Compared to DT1 1RT

11 th / 12
Price Rank
70% lower than average
9 th / 10
Size Rank
71% smaller than average
5 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% higher than average

Sale History

Today
£148,758
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+14 %
8 Jul 2016
£130,000
Leasehold
+5.3 %
15 Jun 2007
£123,500
Leasehold
+216.7 %
30 Jun 1999
£39,000
Leasehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
Low

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth Low
  • 0.3m depth Low
  • 0.6m depth Low
  • 0.9m depth Very low
  • 1.2m depth Very low

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 26 Nov 2021
rooms: 3
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £112,500
sale date: 31 Aug 2007

Data Sources

The property at Flat 4, 8 Cornwall Road, Dorchester, DT1 1RT appears three times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 8 Jul 2016. It also has three Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 6 Mar 2026. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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