Sold STC End of terrace

20 POUND LANE

SHAFTESBURY, DORSET SP7 8RZ

2 beds 1 baths 538 sq ft Listed 10 Apr 2024 (-831d)

£230,000

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# 2 bedroom end of terrace house for sale (SP7 8RZ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 20 POUND LANE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET SP7 8RZ |
| Price | £230,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 |
| Floor area | 50 m² |
| Last sold | £225,000 Jul 2024 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 04/01/2033
- **Current heating cost:** £380/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500

### Recommendations
- 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/0350-2225-1290-2007-5321)

## Description

**SUMMARY**

Two bedroom end of terrace house in the town of Shaftesbury with lounge/diner and kitchen on the ground floor, two bedrooms and bathroom on the first floor, garden to the rear, summer house and two parking spaces.

**DESCRIPTION**

Connells are pleased to offer to the market this two bedroom end of terrace house set in the popular town of Shaftesbury. Comprising of lounge/diner, kitchen, two parking spaces and a rear garden with a summer house. Close to the amenities that Shaftesbury has to offer this is a property not to be missed.

**Entrance Hall**

Double glazed door to the front and a radiator.

**Kitchen** 7' 9" x 7' 9" ( 2.36m x 2.36m )

Double glazed window to the front, fitted kitchen with wall and base units, work surfaces, stainless steel sink and drainer, plumbing for a washing machine, electric oven and gas hob, cooker hood and the gas central heating boiler.

**Lounge** 17'  x 11' 7" ( 5.18m x 3.53m )

Double glazed window and door to the rear, stairs to the first floor, laminate flooring, television aerial socket, telephone point and a radiator.

**Landing**

Stairs from the lounge and access to the loft.

**Bedroom One** 13'  max x 8' 5" max ( 3.96m max x 2.57m max )

Double glazed window to the rear, wardrobe and a radiator.

**Bedroom Two** 10' 6" x 6' 6" ( 3.20m x 1.98m )

Double glazed window to the front, cupboard and a radiator.

**Bathroom**

Double glazed window to the front, P shaped bath with a shower over, WC, wash hand basin, composite paneling, heated towel rail and an extractor fan.

**Parking**

Two off street parking spaces.

**Rear Garden**

To the rear the garden is laid to lawn with a patio seating area, shrubs, gate and a summer house.

**Summer House** 11' 4" x 9' 3" ( 3.45m x 2.82m )

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.

2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.

3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.

4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.

5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.

6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/146656382/1241248) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/146656382/1241249) - EPC

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #9850826
- **Address:** 20 Pound Lane, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8RZ
- **Certificate Issued:** 14/10/2013
- **Work Completed:** 12/07/2013
- **Items:** 5 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 20 POUND LANE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8RZ | £225,000 | 19/07/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 20 POUND LANE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8RZ | £220,000 | 05/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 20 POUND LANE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8RZ | £180,000 | 30/10/2020 | Semi-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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 38 TRINITY ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8FZ | £260,000 | 12/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 9 MAMPITTS LANE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8FN | £231,000 | 14/03/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 6 POUND LANE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8RZ | £275,000 | 11/03/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 1D POUND LANE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8RZ | £117,000 | 25/11/2024 | Flat |
| [Same street] 15 POUND LANE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8RZ | £470,000 | 28/08/2024 | Detached |
| 9 MAMPITTS LANE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8FN | £243,000 | 27/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 25 MAMPITTS LANE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8FN | £330,000 | 13/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 49 THOMAS HARDY DRIVE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8SP | £205,000 | 31/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 23 JEANNEAU CLOSE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8PQ | £220,000 | 16/12/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 12B POUND LANE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8RZ | £210,000 | 14/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 9 BEAUFOY CLOSE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8PT | £325,000 | 30/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 11 JEANNEAU CLOSE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8PQ | £220,000 | 12/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 30 MEAD WAY, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8GJ | £260,500 | 30/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 8 MAMPITTS ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8PG | £325,000 | 16/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 12 MEAD WAY, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8GJ | £222,500 | 08/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 27 BEAUFOY CLOSE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8PT | £213,000 | 13/06/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 5 POUND LANE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8RZ | £195,000 | 31/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 24 BURTON CLOSE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8SW | £215,000 | 11/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 37 JEANNEAU CLOSE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8PQ | £212,000 | 15/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 2 LEGG ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8GP | £235,000 | 26/11/2021 | Terraced |
| 17 GREENSTONE ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8FL | £265,950 | 29/09/2021 | Terraced |
| 31 THOMAS HARDY DRIVE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8SP | £210,000 | 27/09/2021 | Terraced |
| 4 BURTON CLOSE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8SW | £155,000 | 16/08/2021 | Terraced |
| 20 BURTON CLOSE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8SW | £240,000 | 10/08/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 13D POUND LANE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8RZ | £218,000 | 04/08/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £247,500 (6 sales)
**Area average:** £241,471 (19 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £240,942 (20 Terraced, SP7, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -4.5%

## 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):** £723/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Flat, Maple Road, SP7 | £900/mo | 2 | 0.17 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £900/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.39% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £112,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £90,000

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £900/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.7%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 21.3×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-121/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -2.2%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £4,600/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -9.8%
- **10y growth:** 8.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 0%
- **5y growth (index):** 11.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 34%

## 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

50 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1996-2002

Last sold

£225,000 Jul 2024

Price per m²

£4,600/m²

Local average

£240,942 (-4.5%)

Street crime

65 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Two bedrooms
Lounge/diner
Rear garden
Two parking spaces
Summer house

Additional details

Parking: Off street
Garden: Yes

Description

SUMMARY
Two bedroom end of terrace house in the town of Shaftesbury with lounge/diner and kitchen on the ground floor, two bedrooms and bathroom on the first floor, garden to the rear, summer house and two parking spaces.

DESCRIPTION
Connells are pleased to offer to the market this two bedroom end of terrace house set in the popular town of Shaftesbury. Comprising of lounge/diner, kitchen, two parking spaces and a rear garden with a summer house. Close to the amenities that Shaftesbury has to offer this is a property not to be missed.

Entrance Hall
Double glazed door to the front and a radiator.

Kitchen 7' 9" x 7' 9" ( 2.36m x 2.36m )
Double glazed window to the front, fitted kitchen with wall and base units, work surfaces, stainless steel sink and drainer, plumbing for a washing machine, electric oven and gas hob, cooker hood and the gas central heating boiler.

Lounge 17' x 11' 7" ( 5.18m x 3.53m )
Double glazed window and door to the rear, stairs to the first floor, laminate flooring, television aerial socket, telephone point and a radiator.

Landing
Stairs from the lounge and access to the loft.

Bedroom One 13' max x 8' 5" max ( 3.96m max x 2.57m max )
Double glazed window to the rear, wardrobe and a radiator.

Bedroom Two 10' 6" x 6' 6" ( 3.20m x 1.98m )
Double glazed window to the front, cupboard and a radiator.

Bathroom
Double glazed window to the front, P shaped bath with a shower over, WC, wash hand basin, composite paneling, heated towel rail and an extractor fan.

Parking
Two off street parking spaces.

Rear Garden
To the rear the garden is laid to lawn with a patio seating area, shrubs, gate and a summer house.

Summer House 11' 4" x 9' 3" ( 3.45m x 2.82m )

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.
3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.

Listed by

Shaftesbury

Connells

Reference: 146656382

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 05/01/2023

Expiry date: 04/01/2033

Current heating cost: £380/year

Potential heating cost: £380/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500

Recommendations

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 1

EPC Graphs

EPC

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #9850826

Property Details

Street: 20 Pound Lane

Town: SHAFTESBURY

Postcode: SP7 8RZ

Installation Details

Items: 5 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 14/10/2013

Work Completed: 12/07/2013

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

25% since 2020

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	19/07/2024 (2 years ago)	£225,000	+2.3%
Sold	05/05/2023 (3 years ago)	£220,000	+22.2%
Sold	30/10/2020 (5 years ago)	£180,000	—

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 TRINITY ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8FZ	£260,000	12/12/2025	Terraced
9 MAMPITTS LANE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8FN	£231,000	14/03/2025	Terraced
Same street 6 POUND LANE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8RZ	£275,000	11/03/2025	Terraced
Same street 1D POUND LANE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8RZ	£117,000	25/11/2024	Flat
Same street 15 POUND LANE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8RZ	£470,000	28/08/2024	Detached
9 MAMPITTS LANE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8FN	£243,000	27/11/2023	Terraced
25 MAMPITTS LANE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8FN	£330,000	13/11/2023	Terraced
49 THOMAS HARDY DRIVE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8SP	£205,000	31/03/2023	Terraced
23 JEANNEAU CLOSE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8PQ	£220,000	16/12/2022	Terraced
Same street 12B POUND LANE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8RZ	£210,000	14/12/2022	Terraced
9 BEAUFOY CLOSE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8PT	£325,000	30/11/2022	Terraced
11 JEANNEAU CLOSE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8PQ	£220,000	12/09/2022	Terraced
30 MEAD WAY, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8GJ	£260,500	30/08/2022	Terraced
8 MAMPITTS ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8PG	£325,000	16/08/2022	Terraced
12 MEAD WAY, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8GJ	£222,500	08/08/2022	Terraced
27 BEAUFOY CLOSE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8PT	£213,000	13/06/2022	Terraced
Same street 5 POUND LANE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8RZ	£195,000	31/03/2022	Terraced
24 BURTON CLOSE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8SW	£215,000	11/03/2022	Terraced
37 JEANNEAU CLOSE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8PQ	£212,000	15/02/2022	Terraced
2 LEGG ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8GP	£235,000	26/11/2021	Terraced
17 GREENSTONE ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8FL	£265,950	29/09/2021	Terraced
31 THOMAS HARDY DRIVE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8SP	£210,000	27/09/2021	Terraced
4 BURTON CLOSE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8SW	£155,000	16/08/2021	Terraced
20 BURTON CLOSE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8SW	£240,000	10/08/2021	Terraced
Same street 13D POUND LANE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8RZ	£218,000	04/08/2021	Terraced

Street average: £247,500 (6 sales)

Area average: £241,471 (19 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -9.8%

10y growth 8.4%

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

1y (index) 0%

5y (index) 11.8%

10y (index) 34%

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: £723/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

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
2 Bed Flat, Maple Road, SP7	£900/mo	2	0.17 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £900/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.39%

Max investor price (0.8%) £112,500

Target investor price (1%) £90,000

Gross yield 4.7%

Cost-to-rent ratio 21.3×

Monthly cashflow £-121/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -2.2%

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).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).