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House prices in Dorchester

Real HM Land Registry sales for Dorchester. 1,148 completed transactions in the last 24 months, with a median sale price of £340k.

Median sold price (24m)

£340k

Average sold price (24m)

£402k

Recorded sales

1,148

Top property type

Detached

About the Dorchester market

Dorchester has seen 1,148 recorded property sales in the last two years, with prices typically settling around £340k. The mix of homes changing hands is dominated by detached, which shapes both asking and achieved prices across the area.

Sold price data on this page comes directly from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and covers every registered residential transaction — freehold and leasehold, new build and existing homes. Because the figures reflect completed sales rather than asking prices, they are the most reliable indicator of what buyers actually paid in Dorchester.

To understand the current market, compare the sold prices below with live asking prices on Gaffbee. If asking prices sit well above recent sold values, expect longer negotiations; if they cluster near the sold median, homes in Dorchester are pricing to move.

Sales by property type

  • Detached320 sales
  • Terraced312 sales
  • Semi-detached226 sales
  • Flat211 sales
  • Other79 sales

12-month price trend

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Recent sales in Dorchester

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average sold house price in Dorchester?

Over the last 24 months the average sold price in Dorchester was £401,566 and the median was £340,000, based on 1,148 HM Land Registry transactions.

How often is the Dorchester sold price data updated?

Gaffbee refreshes sold price data monthly from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. New sales usually appear within four to six weeks of completion.

Which property type sells most often in Dorchester?

Detached homes account for the largest share of recent sales in Dorchester. You can filter by detached, semi-detached, terraced and flats on the main sold prices search.

Are new-build sales included for Dorchester?

Yes. Every new-build transaction registered with HM Land Registry appears alongside existing homes, and you can filter to show only new builds if you need to.

Can I see the sale history for a specific street in Dorchester?

Search the street name in the main sold prices tool. Results show every recorded transaction with the address, tenure, property type and completion date.

How do sold prices in Dorchester compare with asking prices?

Sold prices reflect what buyers actually paid, while asking prices are what sellers hope to achieve. Compare the median sold price of £340,000 with live listings on Gaffbee to gauge how ambitious current asking prices in Dorchester are.

Which estate agents sell the most homes in Dorchester?

You can see agents currently listing homes in Dorchester, together with their live stock and recent sold-price coverage, on the Gaffbee find-an-agent directory.

Should I use sold prices to value my home in Dorchester?

Yes — recent nearby sales are the strongest signal of value. The Gaffbee Smart estimate combines HM Land Registry sold prices with live market data for Dorchester to produce an instant, evidence-backed valuation.

Homes for sale in Dorchester

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House prices by postcode in Dorchester