36 LOUISE ROAD
DORCHESTER, DORSET DT1 2LU
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
105 m²
Council tax band
D
EPC rating
D
Last sold
£380,000 Nov 2025
Price per m²
£3,667/m²
Local average
£319,917 (+20.3%)
Deprivation
Decile 8 (24,628 of 33,755)
Street crime
114 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Immaculate Family Home
- Three Bedrooms
- Open Plan Kitchen, Diner, Conservatory
- Front Facing Living Room
- Garage plus Off Road Parking
- Beautifully Landscaped Rear Garden
- Fantastic Central Dorchester Location
- Utility Room
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Back garden
Description
Fox and Sons Estate Agents are pleased to welcome to the market this beautifully presented three bedroom semi detached house situated on Louise Road, Dorchester. Offered with a large living accommodation throughout, off road parking, and well maintained rear garden.
DESCRIPTION
Ideally situated within close proximity of Dorchester Town, Dorset County Hospital, and convenient transport links, this large semi detached property offers a wealth of space with an extended rear and the added benefit of off road parking to the front.
Upon entrance, you're greeted into an inviting open plan living area, consisting of a dining hall, kitchen and conservatory, boasting natural light and space throughout. The kitchen is well equipped with a range of wall and base units, and further boasts the addition of a separate utility room / cloakroom. Double patio doors lead out to the rear garden. To the front of the home, there is a spacious living room with log burner and built in storage.
On the first floor, there are three generous bedrooms, all of fantastic proportions. The modern family bathroom is part tiled, with bath and separate shower cubicle, toilet, heated towel radiator and basin with storage.
Externally, the vast garden is predominately laid to lawn, with patio areas ideal for al fresco dining. This beautiful space is complete with a range of shrubs, trees and flower beds.
As well as of the off road parking, there is also a single garage.
Living Room 16' 1" x 12' ( 4.90m x 3.66m )
Dining Area 13' 10" x 7' 8" ( 4.22m x 2.34m )
Kitchen 10' 2" x 6' 9" ( 3.10m x 2.06m )
Utility 7' 1" x 5' 9" ( 2.16m x 1.75m )
Conservatory 9' 3" x 7' 8" ( 2.82m x 2.34m )
Bedroom 1 16' 1" x 12' ( 4.90m x 3.66m )
Bedroom 2 13' 2" x 6' 11" ( 4.01m x 2.11m )
Bedroom 3 10' 3" x 8' 4" ( 3.12m x 2.54m )
Bathroom
Garage 16' 2" x 7' 6" ( 4.93m x 2.29m )
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. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.
Listed by
Dorchester
Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells
Reference: 161823566
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 03/06/2019
Expiry date: 02/06/2029
Current heating cost: £642/year
Potential heating cost: £527/year
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (1,200)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (25)
- Upgrade heating controls (450)
- Solar water heating (6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (8,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #7782571
Property Details
Street: 36 Louise Road
Town: DORCHESTER
Postcode: DT1 2LU
Installation Details
Items: 4 windows and 2 doors
Certificate Issued: 08/11/2010
Work Completed: 23/09/2010
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #7653576
Property Details
Street: 36 Louise Road
Town: DORCHESTER
Postcode: DT1 2LU
Installation Details
Items: 5 windows
Certificate Issued: 20/09/2010
Work Completed: 30/08/2010
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
9% since 2022
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 05/11/2025 (7 months ago) | £380,000 | +8.6% |
| Sold | 14/12/2022 (3 years ago) | £350,000 | — |
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 53 LOUISE ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2LU | £308,000 | 17/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 18 DAMERS ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2LB | £390,000 | 10/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 59B OLGA ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2LY | £260,000 | 21/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 39 CAMBRIDGE ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2LS | £250,000 | 20/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 158 COBURG ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2HU | £141,511 | 29/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 5 JAMES CLOSE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2GZ | £315,000 | 23/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 16 DAMERS ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2LB | £355,000 | 05/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 81 QUEENS AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2EP | £465,000 | 07/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 84 COBURG ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2HR | £340,000 | 11/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 10 GLOUCESTER ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2NJ | £275,000 | 15/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 68 COBURG ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2HR | £415,000 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 44 COBURG ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2HR | £350,000 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 75 DAMERS ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2LA | £345,000 | 29/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 52 LOUISE ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2LU | £320,000 | 03/09/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £314,000 (2 sales)
Area average: £325,126 (12 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: Semi-detached. 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: £823/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | The Crusty Cob | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Spar | 0.2 miles |
| Hospital | Dorset County Hospital | 0.2 miles |
| Bus stop | Gloucester Road | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Dorchester West | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Dorchester South | 0.5 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 |
| Shoplifting | 19 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total incidents | 114 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Middle School | Primary | 0.1 miles | Requires improvement — 1 Aug 2023 |
| The Thomas Hardye School | Secondary | 0.2 miles | Outstanding — 20 Apr 2015 |
| The Prince of Wales School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 12 Jul 2018 |
| Damers First School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 2 Nov 2017 |
| Sunninghill Preparatory School | Other | 0.8 miles | — (No rating) |
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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).