Sold STC Terraced

17 FERNDALE ROAD

WEYMOUTH, DORSET DT4 7QZ

2 beds 1 baths 73 m² Listed 20 Aug 2021 (-1796d)

£210,000

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## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 17 FERNDALE ROAD, WEYMOUTH, DORSET DT4 7QZ |
| Price | £210,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £220,000 Nov 2021 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 06/01/2024 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £851/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,415

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£15)
- G (£350 - £450)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- T2 (£900)
- U (£9,000 - £14,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0538-5095-6269-6104-9914)

## Description

**SUMMARY**

Connells Estate Agents are delighted to offer for sale this stunning home situated in Lodmoor. Viewing of this property is essential to appreciate many fine internal features and benefits throughout.

**DESCRIPTION**

A BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED, TWO/THREE BEDROOM period house, situated in LODMOOR, approximately ½ mile Weymouth Beach & Town Centre. A variety of shops and AMENITIES are positioned nearby including a mini supermarket, takeaways, Primary/ Secondary Schools and a bus route providing transport links into Weymouth & Dorchester Town’s.

**Accommodation**

**Entrance**

Glazed door into:-

**Hallway**

Wall mounted consumer unit. Stairs rising to first floor. Door leading into:-

**Dining Room/Bedroom Three** 9' 8" x 10' 9" into recess ( 2.95m x 3.28m into recess )

Front aspect double glazed window. Wall mounted radiator.

**Lounge** 12' 8" x 11' 2" ( 3.86m x 3.40m )

Rear aspect double glazed window. Wall mounted radiator. Understairs storage cupboard. Door into:-

**Kitchen** 10' 6" x 9' 7" ( 3.20m x 2.92m )

Fully fitted kitchen with a variety of wall and base units with worksurfaces over. Inset sink bowl drainer unit.  Gas 4 x ring cooker, with oven and cooker hood over, Space and plumbing for a washing machine. Space for a fridge freezer. Spot lighting. Wall mounted radiator. Wall mounted boiler. Tiling. Heated towel rail. Side aspect double glazed window. Rear aspect double glazed doors. Door into:-

**Utility Area**

Side aspect window. Plumbing is there so it could be used for downstairs WC.

**First Floor Landing**

Side aspect Velux window.

**Bedroom One** 13'  x 11' 8" ( 3.96m x 3.56m )

Front aspect double glazed bay window. Wall mounted radiator.

**Bedroom Two** 6' 6" x 13'  ( 1.98m x 3.96m )

Rear aspect double glazed window. Wall mounted radiator.

**Bathroom**

Suite comprising shower, paneled bath with mixer taps, wash hand basin and low level WC. Tiling. Wall mounted radiator. Side aspect Velux window.

**Outside**

**Rear Garden**

Enclosed rear garden which enjoys a south westerly aspect. Gated pedestrian access.

**Agents Notes**

Please note that one of the vendors of this property is an employee of Connells Group.

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: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.

3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.

4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.

5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.

6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/112243568/1258662) - Floorplan 1
- ![Floorplan 2](/listings/photos/112243568/1258664) - Floorplan 2

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/112243568/1258666) - EPC

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 17 FERNDALE ROAD, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7QZ | £220,000 | 26/11/2021 | Terraced |

## 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] 5 FERNDALE ROAD, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7QZ | £227,000 | 06/03/2026 | Terraced |
| 23 MILTON CLOSE, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7NB | £259,000 | 19/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 10 PRINCES DRIVE, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7UH | £240,000 | 11/12/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 8 FERNDALE ROAD, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7QZ | £340,000 | 26/06/2025 | Terraced |
| 25 SOUTHFIELD AVENUE, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7UG | £260,000 | 30/10/2024 | Terraced |
| 11 DALE AVENUE, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7RB | £280,000 | 26/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 30 SOUTHFIELD AVENUE, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7ND | £275,000 | 13/04/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 13 FERNDALE ROAD, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7QZ | £215,000 | 30/01/2023 | Terraced |
| 26 PRINCES DRIVE, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7UH | £210,000 | 21/12/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 24 FERNDALE ROAD, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7QZ | £255,000 | 16/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 40 PRINCES DRIVE, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7UH | £225,000 | 29/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 14 DALE AVENUE, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7RB | £345,000 | 25/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 37 MILTON CLOSE, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7NB | £250,000 | 21/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 17 MILTON CLOSE, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7NB | £286,000 | 01/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 10 LODMOOR HILL, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7FH | £345,000 | 23/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 5 MILTON TERRACE, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7LY | £315,000 | 26/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 1 RADIPOLE TERRACE, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7LR | £247,000 | 05/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 30 MILTON TERRACE, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7LY | £272,000 | 29/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 2 LINDENS CLOSE, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7LN | £250,000 | 10/06/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 3 FERNDALE ROAD, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7QZ | £226,000 | 20/05/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 57 FERNDALE ROAD, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7QZ | £195,000 | 04/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 16 SAMPHIRE CLOSE, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7UA | £186,000 | 03/05/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 15 FERNDALE ROAD, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7QZ | £228,000 | 27/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 22 DALE AVENUE, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7RB | £310,050 | 27/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 9 LINDENS CLOSE, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7LN | £257,000 | 19/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 34 SOUTHFIELD AVENUE, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7ND | £259,800 | 29/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 22 SAMPHIRE CLOSE, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7UA | £245,000 | 23/03/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 26 FERNDALE ROAD, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7QZ | £240,000 | 01/12/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 7 FERNDALE ROAD, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7QZ | £236,500 | 03/09/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 11 FERNDALE ROAD, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7QZ | £115,000 | 17/08/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £227,750 (10 sales)
**Area average:** £265,843 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £273,322 (78 Terraced, DT4, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -23.2%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £937/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,041/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,145/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £693/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Flat, Cleveland House, DT4 | £1,250/mo | 2 | 0.09 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,250/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.6% (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:** 7.1%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 14×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £273/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 5.4%

*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:** £2,877/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -6.4%
- **10y growth:** 25.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Dorset; Terraced series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0%
- **5y growth (index):** 11.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 34%

## Flood risk

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

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

73 m²

EPC rating

Last sold

£220,000 Nov 2021

Price per m²

£2,877/m²

Local average

£273,322 (-23.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (19,733 of 33,755)

Street crime

176 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

** VENDOR SUITED **
Desirable Location of Lodmoor
Period Property
Close To All Amenities
Versatile Accommodation
Well Presented Throughout
Close to Lodmoor Country Park

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

SUMMARY
Connells Estate Agents are delighted to offer for sale this stunning home situated in Lodmoor. Viewing of this property is essential to appreciate many fine internal features and benefits throughout.

DESCRIPTION
A BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED, TWO/THREE BEDROOM period house, situated in LODMOOR, approximately ½ mile Weymouth Beach & Town Centre. A variety of shops and AMENITIES are positioned nearby including a mini supermarket, takeaways, Primary/ Secondary Schools and a bus route providing transport links into Weymouth & Dorchester Town’s.

Accommodation

Entrance
Glazed door into:-

Hallway
Wall mounted consumer unit. Stairs rising to first floor. Door leading into:-

Dining Room/Bedroom Three 9' 8" x 10' 9" into recess ( 2.95m x 3.28m into recess )
Front aspect double glazed window. Wall mounted radiator.

Lounge 12' 8" x 11' 2" ( 3.86m x 3.40m )
Rear aspect double glazed window. Wall mounted radiator. Understairs storage cupboard. Door into:-

Kitchen 10' 6" x 9' 7" ( 3.20m x 2.92m )
Fully fitted kitchen with a variety of wall and base units with worksurfaces over. Inset sink bowl drainer unit. Gas 4 x ring cooker, with oven and cooker hood over, Space and plumbing for a washing machine. Space for a fridge freezer. Spot lighting. Wall mounted radiator. Wall mounted boiler. Tiling. Heated towel rail. Side aspect double glazed window. Rear aspect double glazed doors. Door into:-

Utility Area
Side aspect window. Plumbing is there so it could be used for downstairs WC.

First Floor Landing
Side aspect Velux window.

Bedroom One 13' x 11' 8" ( 3.96m x 3.56m )
Front aspect double glazed bay window. Wall mounted radiator.

Bedroom Two 6' 6" x 13' ( 1.98m x 3.96m )
Rear aspect double glazed window. Wall mounted radiator.

Bathroom
Suite comprising shower, paneled bath with mixer taps, wash hand basin and low level WC. Tiling. Wall mounted radiator. Side aspect Velux window.

Outside

Rear Garden
Enclosed rear garden which enjoys a south westerly aspect. Gated pedestrian access.

Agents Notes
Please note that one of the vendors of this property is an employee of Connells Group.

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: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.
3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.

Listed by

Weymouth

Connells

Reference: 112243568

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

This certificate expired on 06/01/2024. A new EPC may be required before the property can be marketed or let.

Current rating: E

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 07/01/2014

Expiry date: 06/01/2024 (expired)

Current heating cost: £851/year

Potential heating cost: £597/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,415

EPC E or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£15)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
Flue gas heat recovery in conjunction with boiler (£900)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 2

EPC Graphs

EPC

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	26/11/2021 (4 years ago)	£220,000	—

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 5 FERNDALE ROAD, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7QZ	£227,000	06/03/2026	Terraced
23 MILTON CLOSE, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7NB	£259,000	19/12/2025	Terraced
10 PRINCES DRIVE, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7UH	£240,000	11/12/2025	Terraced
Same street 8 FERNDALE ROAD, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7QZ	£340,000	26/06/2025	Terraced
25 SOUTHFIELD AVENUE, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7UG	£260,000	30/10/2024	Terraced
11 DALE AVENUE, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7RB	£280,000	26/05/2023	Terraced
30 SOUTHFIELD AVENUE, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7ND	£275,000	13/04/2023	Terraced
Same street 13 FERNDALE ROAD, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7QZ	£215,000	30/01/2023	Terraced
26 PRINCES DRIVE, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7UH	£210,000	21/12/2022	Terraced
Same street 24 FERNDALE ROAD, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7QZ	£255,000	16/12/2022	Terraced
40 PRINCES DRIVE, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7UH	£225,000	29/11/2022	Terraced
14 DALE AVENUE, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7RB	£345,000	25/11/2022	Terraced
37 MILTON CLOSE, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7NB	£250,000	21/11/2022	Terraced
17 MILTON CLOSE, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7NB	£286,000	01/11/2022	Terraced
10 LODMOOR HILL, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7FH	£345,000	23/09/2022	Terraced
5 MILTON TERRACE, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7LY	£315,000	26/08/2022	Terraced
1 RADIPOLE TERRACE, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7LR	£247,000	05/08/2022	Terraced
30 MILTON TERRACE, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7LY	£272,000	29/07/2022	Terraced
2 LINDENS CLOSE, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7LN	£250,000	10/06/2022	Terraced
Same street 3 FERNDALE ROAD, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7QZ	£226,000	20/05/2022	Terraced
Same street 57 FERNDALE ROAD, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7QZ	£195,000	04/05/2022	Terraced
16 SAMPHIRE CLOSE, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7UA	£186,000	03/05/2022	Terraced
Same street 15 FERNDALE ROAD, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7QZ	£228,000	27/04/2022	Terraced
22 DALE AVENUE, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7RB	£310,050	27/04/2022	Terraced
9 LINDENS CLOSE, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7LN	£257,000	19/04/2022	Terraced
34 SOUTHFIELD AVENUE, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7ND	£259,800	29/03/2022	Terraced
22 SAMPHIRE CLOSE, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7UA	£245,000	23/03/2022	Terraced
Same street 26 FERNDALE ROAD, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7QZ	£240,000	01/12/2021	Terraced
Same street 7 FERNDALE ROAD, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7QZ	£236,500	03/09/2021	Terraced
Same street 11 FERNDALE ROAD, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7QZ	£115,000	17/08/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £227,750 (10 sales)

Area average: £265,843 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -6.4%

10y growth 25.3%

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

1y (index) 0%

5y (index) 11.8%

10y (index) 34%

Rental Range

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

Low £937/mo

Realistic £1,041/mo

Optimistic £1,145/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Dorset.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Yeovil: £693/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View DT4 7QZ

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Old Police Station	0.1 miles
Shop	Lodmoor Launderette	0.1 miles
Shop	Coral	0.1 miles
Train station	Weymouth Bay Miniature Railway	0.5 miles
Train station	Weymouth	0.7 miles
Hospital	Dorset County Hospital	6.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Anti-social behaviour	65
Violence and sexual offences	39
Shoplifting	22
Criminal damage and arson	14
Other theft	11
Drugs	7
Public order	6
Burglary	5
Possession of weapons	2
Robbery	2
Bicycle theft	1
Other crime	1
Vehicle crime	1
Total incidents	176

Within 1 mile during May 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
Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College	Other	0.3 miles	— (No rating)
St John's Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 9 May 2024
Arbour House School	Other	0.4 miles	Good — 10 Jul 2022
Radipole Primary School	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 8 Feb 2013
Southill Primary School	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 4 Dec 2022

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, Cleveland House, DT4	£1,250/mo	2	0.09 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,250/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.6%

Max investor price (0.8%) £156,250

Target investor price (1%) £125,000

Gross yield 7.1%

Cost-to-rent ratio 14×

Monthly cashflow £273/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 5.4%

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).