FLAT 12
CASTERBRIDGE COURT, 32, LONDON ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET DT1 1WY
Property details
Tenure
LEASEHOLD (998 years remaining on lease)
Council tax band
D
Last sold
£385,000 Apr 2022
Local average
£839,707 (-58.9%)
Deprivation
Decile 3 (9,388 of 33,755)
Street crime
88 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Exclusive over 60's building
- Ground floor apartment
- Direct door access to the garden
- Off street parking opposite the main entrance
- 24/7 call system for emmergencies
- On-site House Manager
- Camera entry system
- Communal lounge
- Guest suite
- Council Tax Band D
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
The Property - Casterbridge Court is a luxury retirement living development of just 44 apartments for the over 60's within close proximity of the County town centre of Dorchester. This ground floor, 2 double bedroom apartment benefits from an on-site House Manager during office hours and a 24/7 call system for emergencies, meaning peace of mind with for your safety, security and accessibility.
Built with a high end specification in mind this beautifully designed exclusive ground level apartment with direct garden access, is fitted with ample storage cupboards, raised sockets and appliances of ease of use.
The apartment benefits from being located to the rear of the building and takes full advantage of its sunny aspect. The sitting room has a large glazed door giving direct access to the patio and the communal gardens beyond. The kitchen has been fitted to a high standard including built in fridge and freezer, dishwasher, washer / dryer, microwave and electric oven and hob. The 2 bedrooms are both spacious double bedrooms and the master bedroom has a built in walk in wardrobe with quality shelving and rails. The spacious stylish ensuite has an extra large level walk in shower cubicle with full tiling and a fitted cupboard with shelving. The main bathroom is also spacious and has a bath as well as shower cubicle. The apartment entrance all is fitted with a large walk in utility cupboard with space and plumbing for a washer / dryer as well as the Vent-Axia boiler, pressurised hot water cylinder and there is further space for storage.
Outside there are well kept communal gardens with patio areas for out door dining and socialising and there is the advantage of a designated off road parking space located right opposite the main entrance.
Situation - Located a short distance away from amenities, Casterbridge Court is located close to a good range of shops, supermarkets, medical centre, restaurants and leisure facilities to include the ever growing Brewery Square Development. The Dorset County Hospital is also nearby. Dorchester also benefits from a highly regarded bus service and two train stations, with Dorchester South being a mainline station straight to London Waterloo.
There are numerous sports clubs around the town including cricket, rugby, football, tennis and golf. There are many footpaths and bridleways across the beautiful surrounding countryside. The Jurassic Coastline is a few miles to the south with some sandy beaches, outstanding walks and the opportunity to enjoy a number of water sports activities.
Services - Mains gas, electrics, water and drainage.
Broadband - Ultrafast speed available
Mobile - It is reported that there is limited indoor coverage and likely outdoor coverage (
Local Authority - Dorset Council
Council Tax Band: D
EPC: B
Lease Information - 999 year lease commencing January 2021. 998 years remaining. Service charges £3,600 per annum, payable monthly in amounts of £300. No ground rent payable.
Listed by
Dorchester
Symonds & Sampson
Reference: 137479127
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 01/04/2022 (4 years ago) | £385,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CASTERBRIDGE COURT, 32 FLAT 32 LONDON ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1WY | £153,156 | 23/01/2023 | Other |
| CASTERBRIDGE COURT, 32 FLAT 6 LONDON ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1WY | £165,483 | 03/10/2022 | Other |
| UNIT 11 CASTERBRIDGE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1PL | £27,000 | 10/06/2022 | Other |
| 49 HIGH EAST STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1HU | £500,000 | 11/04/2022 | Other |
| 6 HIGH EAST STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1HS | £510,000 | 21/10/2021 | Other |
| 6 UNIT CASTERBRIDGE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1PL | £15,000 | 16/07/2021 | Other |
| CASTERBRIDGE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE UNIT 4A LONDON ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1NF | £7,500 | 15/07/2021 | Other |
Area average: £196,877 (7 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: All dwelling types. 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 Worcester South: £698/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
31 London Road
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Lubbecke Way | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Unknown | 0.3 miles |
| Bus stop | Acland Road | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Crystals | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Dorchester South | 0.6 miles |
| Train station | Dorchester West | 0.7 miles |
| Hospital | Weymouth Community Hospital and Health Centre | 6.6 miles |
| Hospital | Westhaven Hospital | 7.3 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 |
| Shoplifting | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total incidents | 88 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunninghill Preparatory School | Other | 0.3 miles | — (No rating) |
| St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 8 Sep 2010 |
| St Osmund's Church of England Middle School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Good — 21 Sep 2022 |
| Manor Park Church of England First School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Inadequate — 26 Apr 2022 |
| Dorchester Middle School | Primary | 1.0 miles | Requires improvement — 1 Aug 2023 |
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, High Street, DT1 | £1,100/mo | 2 | 0.09 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, High St Fordington, DT1 | £1,100/mo | 2 | 0.09 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Linden Court, DT1 | £1,100/mo | 2 | 0.24 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, High West Street, DT1 | £1,200/mo | 2 | 0.46 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, High West St, DT1 | £1,195/mo | 2 | 0.48 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Culliford Road South, DT1 | £1,350/mo | 2 | 0.52 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, The Keg Store, DT1 | £1,250/mo | 2 | 0.53 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,185/mo (7 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).