# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (DT1 2LU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 36 LOUISE ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET DT1 2LU |
| Price | £385,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | D |
| Floor area | 105 m² |
| Last sold | £380,000 Nov 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 02/06/2029
- **Current heating cost:** £642/year

### Recommendations
- W1 (1,200)
- E (25)
- G (450)
- N (6,000)
- U (8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0178-2043-7246-6541-8944)

## Description

**SUMMARY**

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.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/161823566/431287) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/161823566/431288) - EPC

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #7782571
- **Address:** 36 Louise Road, DORCHESTER, DT1 2LU
- **Certificate Issued:** 08/11/2010
- **Work Completed:** 23/09/2010
- **Items:** 4 window(s), 2 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #7653576
- **Address:** 36 Louise Road, DORCHESTER, DT1 2LU
- **Certificate Issued:** 20/09/2010
- **Work Completed:** 30/08/2010
- **Items:** 5 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 36 LOUISE ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2LU | £380,000 | 05/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 36 LOUISE ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2LU | £350,000 | 14/12/2022 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [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 |
| 44 COBURG ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2HR | £350,000 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 68 COBURG ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2HR | £415,000 | 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)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £319,917 (12 Semi-detached, DT1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +20.3%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Dorset). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £935/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,039/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,143/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Worcester South (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £823/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Flat, Castle Close, DT1 | £1,250/mo | 3 | 0.3 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Victoria Road, DT1 | £1,300/mo | 3 | 0.35 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Dukes Avenue, DT1 | £1,100/mo | 3 | 0.89 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,217/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.32% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £156,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £125,000

*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 £1,250/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 3.9%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 25.7×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-416/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -4.5%

*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:** £3,667/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -16.5%
- **10y growth:** 2.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Dorset; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 14.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 37.4%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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