Sold Detached

23 POUND LANE

SHAFTESBURY, DORSET SP7 8RZ

4 beds 120 m² Listed 22 Jun 2011 (-5507d)

£215,000

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# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (SP7 8RZ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 23 POUND LANE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET SP7 8RZ |
| Price | £215,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Last sold | £212,000 Aug 2011 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 05/06/2022 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £466/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,555

### Recommendations
- W (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£55)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£9,000 - £14,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8742-6526-8330-5716-4902)

## Description

A modern detached family house with south facing garden situated in a popular residential area of the town

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/34344479/1241422) - Floorplan 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #10200924
- **Address:** 23 Pound Lane, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8RZ
- **Certificate Issued:** 07/04/2014
- **Work Completed:** 20/02/2014
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #9319072
- **Address:** 23 Pound Lane, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8RZ
- **Certificate Issued:** 11/02/2013
- **Work Completed:** 12/01/2013
- **Items:** 8 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #141043
- **Address:** 23 Pound Lane, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8RZ
- **Certificate Issued:** 15/10/2002
- **Work Completed:** 28/08/2002
- **Items:** 7 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 23 POUND LANE, SHAFTESBURY, NORTH DORSET, DORSET, SP7 8RZ | £212,000 | 05/08/2011 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 4 THOMAS HARDY DRIVE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8SP | £440,000 | 28/11/2025 | Detached |
| 28 GOWER ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8RU | £417,500 | 21/11/2025 | Detached |
| 9 LINDEN PARK, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8QZ | £325,000 | 09/09/2025 | Detached |
| 15 POUND LANE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8RZ | £470,000 | 28/08/2024 | Detached |
| 46 LINDEN PARK, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8QZ | £577,500 | 23/11/2023 | Detached |
| 18 TRINITY ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8FZ | £490,000 | 27/03/2023 | Detached |
| 35 FAIRLANE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8RT | £275,000 | 22/03/2023 | Detached |
| 6 TRINITY ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8FZ | £435,000 | 20/12/2022 | Detached |
| 14 GOWER ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8RU | £392,500 | 14/09/2022 | Detached |
| 72 LINDEN PARK, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8RN | £481,000 | 08/08/2022 | Detached |
| 69 LINDEN PARK, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8RN | £505,000 | 22/07/2022 | Detached |
| 85 LINDEN PARK, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8RN | £550,000 | 14/07/2022 | Detached |
| 98 LINDEN PARK, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8RN | £315,000 | 14/06/2022 | Detached |
| 10 ANSTEE ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8GT | £170,000 | 01/06/2022 | Detached |
| 58 LINDEN PARK, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8RN | £440,000 | 30/05/2022 | Detached |
| 8 FAIRLANE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8RT | £360,000 | 23/05/2022 | Detached |
| 40 LINDEN PARK, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8QZ | £455,000 | 10/05/2022 | Detached |
| 67 THOMAS HARDY DRIVE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8SP | £425,000 | 15/03/2022 | Detached |
| 55 LINDEN PARK, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8RN | £512,000 | 13/01/2022 | Detached |
| 11 THOMAS HARDY DRIVE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8SP | £435,000 | 10/12/2021 | Detached |

**Area average:** £423,525 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £573,529 (31 Detached, SP7, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -62.5%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £937/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,041/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,145/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,197/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.48% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £130,125
- **Target investor price (1%):** £104,100

*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:** £1,792/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 12.1%
- **10y growth:** 125.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Dorset; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0%
- **5y growth (index):** 12.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 29%

## 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

Floor area

120 m²

EPC rating

Last sold

£212,000 Aug 2011

Price per m²

£1,792/m²

Local average

£573,529 (-62.5%)

Street crime

65 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Modern Detached Family House
South Facing Garden & Garage
Situated in Popular Residential Area
Entrance Hall & Cloakroom
Sitting Room & Dining Room
Kitchen
Conservatory
Four Bedrooms
Family Bathroom & Shower in Bedroom 4
Gas Fired Central Heating & Sealed Unit Double Glazing

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

A modern detached family house with south facing garden situated in a popular residential area of the town

Listed by

Shaftesbury

Gilyard Scarth

Reference: 34344479

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

This certificate expired on 05/06/2022. A new EPC may be required before the property can be marketed or let.

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 06/06/2012

Expiry date: 05/06/2022 (expired)

Current heating cost: £466/year

Potential heating cost: £428/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,555

Recommendations

Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£55)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #10200924

Property Details

Street: 23 Pound Lane

Town: SHAFTESBURY

Postcode: SP7 8RZ

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 07/04/2014

Work Completed: 20/02/2014

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #9319072

Property Details

Street: 23 Pound Lane

Town: SHAFTESBURY

Postcode: SP7 8RZ

Installation Details

Items: 8 windows

Certificate Issued: 11/02/2013

Work Completed: 12/01/2013

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #141043

Property Details

Street: 23 Pound Lane

Town: SHAFTESBURY

Postcode: SP7 8RZ

Installation Details

Items: 7 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 15/10/2002

Work Completed: 28/08/2002

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	05/08/2011 (14 years ago)	£212,000	—

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
4 THOMAS HARDY DRIVE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8SP	£440,000	28/11/2025	Detached
28 GOWER ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8RU	£417,500	21/11/2025	Detached
9 LINDEN PARK, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8QZ	£325,000	09/09/2025	Detached
15 POUND LANE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8RZ	£470,000	28/08/2024	Detached
46 LINDEN PARK, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8QZ	£577,500	23/11/2023	Detached
18 TRINITY ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8FZ	£490,000	27/03/2023	Detached
35 FAIRLANE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8RT	£275,000	22/03/2023	Detached
6 TRINITY ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8FZ	£435,000	20/12/2022	Detached
14 GOWER ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8RU	£392,500	14/09/2022	Detached
72 LINDEN PARK, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8RN	£481,000	08/08/2022	Detached
69 LINDEN PARK, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8RN	£505,000	22/07/2022	Detached
85 LINDEN PARK, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8RN	£550,000	14/07/2022	Detached
98 LINDEN PARK, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8RN	£315,000	14/06/2022	Detached
10 ANSTEE ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8GT	£170,000	01/06/2022	Detached
58 LINDEN PARK, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8RN	£440,000	30/05/2022	Detached
8 FAIRLANE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8RT	£360,000	23/05/2022	Detached
40 LINDEN PARK, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8QZ	£455,000	10/05/2022	Detached
67 THOMAS HARDY DRIVE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8SP	£425,000	15/03/2022	Detached
55 LINDEN PARK, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8RN	£512,000	13/01/2022	Detached
11 THOMAS HARDY DRIVE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8SP	£435,000	10/12/2021	Detached

Area average: £423,525 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 12.1%

10y growth 125.3%

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

1y (index) 0%

5y (index) 12.1%

10y (index) 29%

Rental Range

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

Low £937/mo

Realistic £1,041/mo

Optimistic £1,145/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Dorset.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for West Wiltshire: £1,197/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View SP7 8RZ

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Linden Park	0.1 miles
Shop	The Co-operative Food	0.2 miles
Shop	Homemaker	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Health Centre	0.3 miles
Train station	Gillingham	4.3 miles
Train station	Tisbury	5.9 miles
Hospital	Medical Centre	8.8 miles
Hospital	Blandford Community Hospital	10.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Anti-social behaviour	18
Violence and sexual offences	17
Criminal damage and arson	11
Other crime	5
Public order	4
Burglary	3
Shoplifting	3
Robbery	2
Other theft	1
Vehicle crime	1
Total incidents	65

Within 1 mile during May 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
Shaftesbury School	Secondary	0.3 miles	Good — 10 May 2023
Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 5 May 2022
Coombe House School	Other	0.8 miles	Requires improvement — 25 Sep 2023
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury	Primary	0.9 miles	Good — 7 Sep 2012
Port Regis Preparatory School	Other	1.7 miles	— (No rating)

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.48%

Max investor price (0.8%) £130,125

Target investor price (1%) £104,100

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).