Sold STC End of terrace

4 SHAW CLOSE

BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET DT11 7TY

2 beds 1 baths 657 sq ft Listed 8 Mar 2022 (-1558d)

£280,000

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# 2 bedroom end of terrace house for sale (DT11 7TY)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 4 SHAW CLOSE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET DT11 7TY |
| Price | £280,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1976-1982 |
| Floor area | 61 m² |
| Last sold | £280,000 Jul 2022 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 16/03/2032
- **Current heating cost:** £326/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,500

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0360-2813-2170-2592-7465)

## Description

A modern 2 bedroom end of terraced house with a particularly generous rear garden and Garage situated in this popular cul-de-sac close to the Milldown Nature Reserve and Trailway.

Features Include:-

* Large Rear Garden

* UPVC Double Glazing

* Gas Fired Central Heating to Radiators

* Modern Bathroom Suite

* Garage & Parking

* Close to The Milldown Nature Reserve &

Trailway

Accommodation see floorplan

UPVC door to Entrance Porch, further door leads into Entrance Hall with door to Lounge/Diner, window to front aspect, double doors lead onto the patio area and into the rear garden. Sliding door to Kitchen with a range of base and wall units, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge/freezer, built-in electric oven with 4 ring gas hob and extractor hood above, window to rear aspect overlooking the garden.

The recently fitted Bathroom Suite with Grey laminate flooring and fully tiled walls comprises a panelled bath with rainfall shower head above, low level push button WC, wash hand basin, ample built-in storage cupboards, towel tail and obscure glazed window to rear aspect.

Bedroom 1 with window to front aspect, cupboard housing Glow-worm combi boiler and shelved units. Bedroom 2 with window to rear aspect overlooking the garden.

OUTSIDE

Block paved DRIVEWAY OFFERING PARKING FOR 1 VEHICLE. Gate leading to rear garden and GARAGE situated close-by in a block with FURTHER PARKING FOR 2 VEHICLES to the front of same.

The rear garden is worthy of particular mention, given its size being bounded by walling and fencing with patio area and remainder of garden laid to lawn. Gate giving access to Garage with power and lighting. Large SHED/WORKSHOP.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/120804086/502923) - Floorplan

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 4 SHAW CLOSE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7TY | £280,000 | 08/07/2022 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 38 JUBILEE WAY, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7UW | £162,500 | 09/01/2026 | Terraced |
| 35 ASHMORE CLOSE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7UH | £180,000 | 10/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 3 STAVERTON WALK, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7TN | £243,000 | 19/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 22 OVERTON WALK, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7TR | £230,000 | 01/08/2025 | Terraced |
| 23 OVERTON WALK, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7TR | £248,000 | 23/10/2023 | Terraced |
| AVEBURY COURT 5 MEDBOURNE CLOSE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7UA | £260,000 | 14/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 7A LOCKERIDGE CLOSE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7TT | £257,500 | 13/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 37 ASHMORE CLOSE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7UH | £256,000 | 05/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 14 ASHMORE CLOSE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7UH | £255,000 | 02/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 12 STAVERTON WALK, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7TN | £298,000 | 02/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 50 LOCKERIDGE CLOSE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7TU | £270,000 | 22/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 42 LOCKERIDGE CLOSE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7TU | £300,000 | 01/06/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 3 SHAW CLOSE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7TY | £275,000 | 23/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 31 ASHMORE CLOSE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7UH | £218,100 | 01/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 62 LOCKERIDGE CLOSE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7TU | £297,000 | 28/01/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 10 SHAW CLOSE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7TY | £221,000 | 10/12/2021 | Terraced |
| 4 LOCKERIDGE CLOSE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7TT | £250,000 | 26/11/2021 | Terraced |
| 15 MORTAIN CLOSE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7XA | £285,000 | 26/11/2021 | Terraced |
| 35 JUBILEE WAY, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7UW | £161,000 | 12/11/2021 | Terraced |
| 13 BADBURY DRIVE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7UJ | £204,000 | 05/11/2021 | Terraced |
| 13 ASHMORE CLOSE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7UH | £257,000 | 29/10/2021 | Terraced |
| AVEBURY COURT 8 MEDBOURNE CLOSE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7UA | £210,500 | 17/09/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £248,000 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £242,130 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £277,607 (28 Terraced, DT11, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +0.9%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Dorset). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £935/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,039/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,143/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Cheltenham (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £798/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.37% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £129,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £103,900

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £4,590/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** -8.5%
- **10y growth:** 11.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Dorset; Terraced series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -0.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 13.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 36.1%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

61 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1976-1982

Last sold

£280,000 Jul 2022

Price per m²

£4,590/m²

Local average

£277,607 (+0.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (28,961 of 33,755)

Street crime

66 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

A modern 2 bedroom end of terraced house with a particularly generous rear garden and Garage situated in this popular cul-de-sac close to the Milldown Nature Reserve and Trailway.

Features Include:-

* Large Rear Garden
* UPVC Double Glazing
* Gas Fired Central Heating to Radiators
* Modern Bathroom Suite
* Garage & Parking
* Close to The Milldown Nature Reserve &
Trailway

Accommodation see floorplan

UPVC door to Entrance Porch, further door leads into Entrance Hall with door to Lounge/Diner, window to front aspect, double doors lead onto the patio area and into the rear garden. Sliding door to Kitchen with a range of base and wall units, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge/freezer, built-in electric oven with 4 ring gas hob and extractor hood above, window to rear aspect overlooking the garden.

The recently fitted Bathroom Suite with Grey laminate flooring and fully tiled walls comprises a panelled bath with rainfall shower head above, low level push button WC, wash hand basin, ample built-in storage cupboards, towel tail and obscure glazed window to rear aspect.

Bedroom 1 with window to front aspect, cupboard housing Glow-worm combi boiler and shelved units. Bedroom 2 with window to rear aspect overlooking the garden.

OUTSIDE
Block paved DRIVEWAY OFFERING PARKING FOR 1 VEHICLE. Gate leading to rear garden and GARAGE situated close-by in a block with FURTHER PARKING FOR 2 VEHICLES to the front of same.

The rear garden is worthy of particular mention, given its size being bounded by walling and fencing with patio area and remainder of garden laid to lawn. Gate giving access to Garage with power and lighting. Large SHED/WORKSHOP.

Listed by

Blandford Forum

Vivien Horder

Reference: 120804086

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 17/03/2022

Expiry date: 16/03/2032

Current heating cost: £326/year

Potential heating cost: £300/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,500

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	08/07/2022 (3 years ago)	£280,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
38 JUBILEE WAY, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7UW	£162,500	09/01/2026	Terraced
35 ASHMORE CLOSE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7UH	£180,000	10/12/2025	Terraced
3 STAVERTON WALK, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7TN	£243,000	19/11/2025	Terraced
22 OVERTON WALK, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7TR	£230,000	01/08/2025	Terraced
23 OVERTON WALK, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7TR	£248,000	23/10/2023	Terraced
AVEBURY COURT 5 MEDBOURNE CLOSE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7UA	£260,000	14/10/2022	Terraced
7A LOCKERIDGE CLOSE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7TT	£257,500	13/10/2022	Terraced
37 ASHMORE CLOSE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7UH	£256,000	05/08/2022	Terraced
14 ASHMORE CLOSE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7UH	£255,000	02/08/2022	Terraced
12 STAVERTON WALK, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7TN	£298,000	02/08/2022	Terraced
50 LOCKERIDGE CLOSE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7TU	£270,000	22/06/2022	Terraced
42 LOCKERIDGE CLOSE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7TU	£300,000	01/06/2022	Terraced
Same street 3 SHAW CLOSE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7TY	£275,000	23/05/2022	Terraced
31 ASHMORE CLOSE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7UH	£218,100	01/02/2022	Terraced
62 LOCKERIDGE CLOSE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7TU	£297,000	28/01/2022	Terraced
Same street 10 SHAW CLOSE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7TY	£221,000	10/12/2021	Terraced
4 LOCKERIDGE CLOSE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7TT	£250,000	26/11/2021	Terraced
15 MORTAIN CLOSE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7XA	£285,000	26/11/2021	Terraced
35 JUBILEE WAY, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7UW	£161,000	12/11/2021	Terraced
13 BADBURY DRIVE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7UJ	£204,000	05/11/2021	Terraced
13 ASHMORE CLOSE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7UH	£257,000	29/10/2021	Terraced
AVEBURY COURT 8 MEDBOURNE CLOSE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7UA	£210,500	17/09/2021	Terraced

Street average: £248,000 (2 sales)

Area average: £242,130 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -8.5%

10y growth 11.7%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Dorset. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -0.6%

5y (index) 13.2%

10y (index) 36.1%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Dorset. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £935/mo

Realistic £1,039/mo

Optimistic £1,143/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Dorset.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Cheltenham: £798/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Lockeridge Close	0.1 miles
Shop	Muddy Paws	0.2 miles
Shop	Brandbright Ltd	0.2 miles
Hospital	Blandford Community Hospital	0.3 miles
Hospital	Medical Centre	3.3 miles
Train station	Holton Heath	11.2 miles
Train station	Hamworthy	11.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Anti-social behaviour	18
Violence and sexual offences	18
Criminal damage and arson	8
Drugs	6
Shoplifting	4
Public order	3
Vehicle crime	3
Other theft	2
Possession of weapons	2
Burglary	1
Robbery	1
Total incidents	66

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Milldown CofE Academy	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 27 Nov 2022
The Forum Centre	Other	0.3 miles	Good — 27 Feb 2012
The Blandford School	Secondary	0.4 miles	Good — 21 May 2024
Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 18 Apr 2013
Bryanston School	Other	1.0 miles	— (No rating)

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.37%

Max investor price (0.8%) £129,875

Target investor price (1%) £103,900

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).