223 ORCHARD AVENUE
BRIDPORT, DORSET DT6 5RJ
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
71 m²
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1976-1982
Last sold
£245,000 Dec 2023
Price per m²
£3,662/m²
Local average
£332,406 (-21.8%)
Deprivation
Decile 2 (5,560 of 33,755)
Street crime
53 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Ideal First Time Buy or Family Home
- Gas Central Heating & Double Glazing
- Sunny Aspect Garden
- Residents Parking at The Front of House
- Section 157 Restrictions Apply
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
**
This three bedroom family home is positioned within Orchard Avenue, just a short drive to Bridport town centre and surrounding schools. It also has the additional benefit of being offered for sale with no onward chain.
Internally, the downstairs living space comprises of a front aspect sitting room, leading through to a kitchen/breakfast room. The kitchen area itself has plenty of built in storage cupboards, as well as room for domestic appliances and freestanding oven. The dining area also provides access to the rear garden.
From the entrance hall, stairs rise to the first floor where there are two good sized double bedrooms and a single third. There is also a family bathroom with white suite to include; bath with shower over, wash hand basin & WC.
Outside:
To the rear of the house, there is a lovely low maintenance garden, fully enclosed by fencing. There is also the additional benefit of a side access gate. To the front of the house, there is ample private parking for the residents within the close, on a first come first serve basis.
Additional Information: Council Tax Band B
Bridport is a vibrant and historic market town situated within West Dorset, surrounded by stunning rural countryside, beautiful coastal walks and neighbouring seaside towns. It boasts twice weekly markets in the town centre as well as numerous annual events including the hugely popular Hat Festival.
Just a short drive away, you will find yourself amongst some of the most beautiful scenery Dorset has to offer with the acclaimed world heritage Jurassic Coast.
Lounge 3.91m (12'10) x 4.32m (14'2)
Kitchen/Diner 4.8m (15'9) x 2.89m (9'6)
Bedroom 1 4.17m (13'8) x 2.76m (9'1)
Bedroom 2 2.73m (8'11) x 3.15m (10'4)
Bedroom 3 1.93m (6'4) x 2.11m (6'11)
Bathroom 2m (6'7) x 1.69m (5'7)
ALL MEASUREMENTS QUOTED ARE APPROX. AND FOR GUIDANCE ONLY. THE FIXTURES, FITTINGS & APPLIANCES HAVE NOT BEEN TESTED AND THEREFORE NO GUARANTEE CAN BE GIVEN THAT THEY ARE IN WORKING ORDER. YOU ARE ADVISED TO CONTACT THE LOCAL AUTHORITY FOR DETAILS OF COUNCIL TAX. PHOTOGRAPHS ARE REPRODUCED FOR GENERAL INFORMATION AND IT CANNOT BE INFERRED THAT ANY ITEM SHOWN IS INCLUDED.
These particulars are believed to be correct but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not constitute an offer or form part of any contract.
Solicitors are specifically requested to verify the details of our sales particulars in the pre-contract enquiries, in particular the price, local and other searches, in the event of a sale.
VIEWING**
Strictly through the vendors agents Goadsby
Listed by
Bridport
Goadsby
Reference: 133423934
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 04/04/2014
Expiry date: 03/04/2024 (expired)
Current heating cost: £480/year
Potential heating cost: £348/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £20,540
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£40)
- Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
- Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
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EPC Graphs
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Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 15/12/2023 (2 years ago) | £245,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAZELMEAD 35 HOSPITAL LANE, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 5FQ | £292,000 | 28/03/2025 | Terraced |
| 2 JAMES WALK, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 3FY | £320,000 | 15/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 6 JAMES WALK, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 3FY | £490,000 | 12/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 4 NORTH MILLS, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 3AH | £265,000 | 07/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 3 JAMES WALK, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 3FY | £375,000 | 28/10/2022 | Terraced |
| THE CIDER BARN PARSONAGE ROAD, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 5ET | £290,000 | 26/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 2 JAMES WALK, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 3FY | £365,000 | 01/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 133 VICTORIA GROVE, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 3AG | £385,000 | 08/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 14 ALLINGTON MEAD, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 5HF | £207,500 | 13/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 2 PARSONAGE ROAD, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 5ET | £675,000 | 31/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 4 JAMES WALK, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 3FY | £355,000 | 31/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 2 JAMES WALK, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 3FY | £357,000 | 16/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 1 DIMENT GARDENS, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 5RD | £277,000 | 17/12/2021 | Terraced |
| 37 COURT ORCHARD ROAD, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 5EY | £205,000 | 30/06/2021 | Terraced |
| 80 ORCHARD CRESCENT, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 5HA | £285,000 | 30/06/2021 | Terraced |
Area average: £342,900 (15 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Dorset. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Dorset. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Dorset.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Mid & West Dorset: £898/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Unknown | 0.2 miles |
| Bus stop | North Mills Trading Estate | 0.2 miles |
| Hospital | Bridport Community Hospital | 0.4 miles |
| Shop | Lumina Hair Studio | 0.5 miles |
| Shop | The Fridge Deli | 0.5 miles |
| Train station | Maiden Newton | 8.7 miles |
| Train station | Crewkerne | 9.2 miles |
| Hospital | Crewkerne Hospital | 9.8 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total incidents | 53 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine's Roman Catholic School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Requires improvement — 19 Sep 2023 |
| Bridport Primary School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 16 May 2023 |
| The Sir John Colfox Academy | Secondary | 0.7 miles | Good — 23 Apr 2018 |
| Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 1.0 miles | Good — 18 Jul 2024 |
| Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 1.2 miles | Good — 10 Jun 2020 |
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Rent-driven metrics
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- 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).