Sold Semi-detached

45 ROMAN AVENUE

BLANDFORD FORUM, BLANDFORD ST MARY, DORSET DT11 9FU

3 beds 2 baths 87 m² Listed 26 Mar 2025 (-517d)

£357,500

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

87 m²

Council tax band

D

EPC rating

B

Last sold

£355,000 Dec 2023

Price per m²

£4,109/m²

Local average

£387,895 (-7.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (18,111 of 33,755)

Street crime

42 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes
Listed property
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

*RARE Orchid House Design* A stunning 3 Bedroom semi-detached house with DRIVEWAY PARKING FOR 2 VEHICLES, situated on this thriving new Development.

Features Include:-

*REMAINDER 9 YEAR NHBC WARRANTY
*UPVC DOUBLE GLAZING
*GAS CENTRAL HEATING
*PARKING FOR 2 VEHICLES
*EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
*IMMACULATLEY PRESENTED

Accommodation please see floorplan

UPVC door opens into a welcoming Entrance Hall. The space is beautifully finished with stylish amitico flooring, adding warmth and character to the area. The hallway provides easy access to the rest of the home, with stairs extending gracefully to the first floor, creating a sense of openness and flow as you move through the space.

W/C is fitted with low-maintenance amitico flooring, offering both practicality and style. It features a pedestal wash hand basin. An obscure window to the front aspect.

Lounge- The spacious Lounge offers a comfortable and inviting atmosphere, with a stunning feature bay window that overlooks the front aspect, allowing natural light to flood the room.

Kitchen/Diner- The bright and spacious Kitchen/ Diner is a fantastic hub for family life, featuring a large window to the rear aspect that frames a lovely view of the garden. French doors lead directly out to the patio area. The modern kitchen is well-equipped with a range of base and wall units, offering ample storage and workspace. Amitico flooring runs throughout, adding both practicality and style. Built in appliances include, electric oven, with gas hobs above, fridge freezer, dish washer and space for washing machine. A cupboard houses the ideal combi boiler.

Landing-Two large cupboards, ideal space for storage.

Bedroom 1- Window to front aspect, allowing natural light to flood the room.

En-Suite- Vinyl flooring, oversized shower tray, tiled splashbacks.

Bedrooms 2 & 3 both have rear aspect views over the garden.

Bathroom- Vinyl flooring, low level w/c, pedestal wash hand basin, panned bath with tiled splashbacks. Obscure window to front aspect.

Rear garden- Perfect outdoor space for relaxation and entertaining. It boasts an extensive patio area, ideal for al fresco dining or enjoying the sunshine. The remainder of the garden is laid to lawn, offering a spacious and versatile area for various outdoor activities. The garden is securely bounded by fencing, providing privacy. A gate at the rear allows for easy access, while additional outdoor storage is provided by a bike store and shed, offering ample space for tools and equipment.

Driveway- Paved driveway with parking for 2
vehicle.

Agents Note:-
Estate Management Fee- £200.79 pa

Blandford Forum is a Georgian market town with shopping, commercial, sporting and travel facilities. There is a bus service to the larger towns of Poole, 12 miles, Bournemouth, 20 miles and Salisbury with main line station, 22 miles.

Listed by

Blandford Forum

Vivien Horder

Reference: 159825029

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 11/05/2023

Expiry date: 10/05/2033

Current heating cost: £366/year

Potential heating cost: £366/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)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Plot: ~132 m² (0.03 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

Floorplan

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 04/12/2023 (2 years ago) £355,000

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
Same street 62 ROMAN AVENUE, BLANDFORD ST MARY, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 9FU £322,500 24/04/2026 Semi-detached
30 ROSEFIELDS, BLANDFORD ST MARY, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 9PX £300,000 04/12/2025 Semi-detached
Same street 57 ROMAN AVENUE, BLANDFORD ST MARY, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 9FU £299,995 02/05/2025 Terraced
Same street 42 ROMAN AVENUE, BLANDFORD ST MARY, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 9FU £296,000 29/11/2024 Terraced
Same street 44 ROMAN AVENUE, BLANDFORD ST MARY, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 9FU £392,995 02/08/2024 Detached
Same street 43 ROMAN AVENUE, BLANDFORD ST MARY, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 9FU £469,995 29/09/2023 Detached
6 MOSAIC MEWS, BLANDFORD ST MARY, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 9FS £129,030 28/04/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 37 ROMAN AVENUE, BLANDFORD ST MARY, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 9FU £379,995 21/04/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 39 ROMAN AVENUE, BLANDFORD ST MARY, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 9FU £379,995 14/04/2023 Semi-detached
7 MINERVA WAY, BLANDFORD ST MARY, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 9FR £339,995 21/12/2022 Semi-detached
27 FORTUNA ROAD, BLANDFORD ST MARY, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 9FQ £319,995 28/11/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 29 ROMAN AVENUE, BLANDFORD ST MARY, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 9FU £371,995 24/11/2022 Semi-detached
31 FORTUNA ROAD, BLANDFORD ST MARY, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 9FQ £277,495 24/11/2022 Semi-detached
29 FORTUNA ROAD, BLANDFORD ST MARY, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 9FQ £319,995 17/11/2022 Semi-detached
16 PIGEON CLOSE, BLANDFORD ST MARY, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 9LX £400,000 16/11/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 60 ROMAN AVENUE, BLANDFORD ST MARY, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 9FU £474,995 04/11/2022 Detached
Same street 31 ROMAN AVENUE, BLANDFORD ST MARY, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 9FU £279,995 31/10/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 58 ROMAN AVENUE, BLANDFORD ST MARY, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 9FU £474,995 31/10/2022 Detached
Same street 23 ROMAN AVENUE, BLANDFORD ST MARY, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 9FU £299,995 28/10/2022 Terraced
Same street 64 ROMAN AVENUE, BLANDFORD ST MARY, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 9FU £314,995 28/10/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 56 ROMAN AVENUE, BLANDFORD ST MARY, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 9FU £409,995 28/10/2022 Detached
Same street 54 ROMAN AVENUE, BLANDFORD ST MARY, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 9FU £409,995 28/10/2022 Detached
62 ROMAN AVENUE, BLANDFORD ST MARY, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 9FU £314,995 27/10/2022 Semi-detached
56 FORTUNA ROAD, BLANDFORD ST MARY, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 9FQ £299,995 26/08/2022 Semi-detached
54 FORTUNA ROAD, BLANDFORD ST MARY, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 9FQ £299,995 19/08/2022 Semi-detached
46 FORTUNA ROAD, BLANDFORD ST MARY, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 9FQ £314,995 22/07/2022 Semi-detached
44 FORTUNA ROAD, BLANDFORD ST MARY, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 9FQ £309,995 22/07/2022 Semi-detached
17 MOSAIC MEWS, BLANDFORD ST MARY, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 9FS £314,995 29/04/2022 Semi-detached
13 MOSAIC MEWS, BLANDFORD ST MARY, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 9FS £319,995 29/04/2022 Semi-detached
15 MOSAIC MEWS, BLANDFORD ST MARY, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 9FS £319,995 29/04/2022 Semi-detached
19 MOSAIC MEWS, BLANDFORD ST MARY, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 9FS £314,995 29/04/2022 Semi-detached
14 ROMAN AVENUE, BLANDFORD ST MARY, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 9FU £309,995 26/11/2021 Semi-detached
12 ROMAN AVENUE, BLANDFORD ST MARY, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 9FU £309,995 28/10/2021 Semi-detached
11 MINERVA WAY, BLANDFORD ST MARY, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 9FR £289,995 22/10/2021 Semi-detached
10 ROMAN AVENUE, BLANDFORD ST MARY, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 9FU £304,995 30/09/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £371,896 (15 sales)

Area average: £305,572 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -1%
10y growth 33.4%

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

1y (index) 2.5%
5y (index) 14.7%
10y (index) 35%

Rental Range

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

Low £941/mo
Realistic £1,046/mo
Optimistic £1,151/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Dorset.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Cheltenham: £997/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Blandford St Mary Church 0.2 miles
Shop Tesco 0.2 miles
Shop Homebase 0.2 miles
Hospital Blandford Community Hospital 1.1 miles
Hospital Medical Centre 4.0 miles
Train station Holton Heath 10.0 miles
Train station Hamworthy 10.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 17
Anti-social behaviour 13
Other theft 4
Criminal damage and arson 2
Drugs 2
Public order 2
Shoplifting 2
Total incidents 42

Within 1 mile during Jun 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
Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 6 Jun 2019
Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 18 Apr 2013
The Forum Centre Other 0.9 miles Good — 27 Feb 2012
The Blandford School Secondary 1.1 miles Good — 21 May 2024
Milldown CofE Academy Primary 1.3 miles Good — 27 Nov 2022

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.29%
Max investor price (0.8%) £130,750
Target investor price (1%) £104,600
  • 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).