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In DT2 8 in Dorchester, the median home sells for about £360K, about £80,000 household income for a standard 4.5x mortgage. 6 schools nearby average Good on Ofsted. Gigabit broadband reaches 58.7% of premises. It sits in flood Zone 1 (low risk). There are 2 GP surgeries nearby.
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Blended across all property types and sizes (detached, semi, terraced and flats), based on Land Registry sales in the last 12 months. A street of flats will look cheaper than one of houses.
A standard 4.5x mortgage on the median home would need a household income of about £80,000. Local homes cost roughly 10x local earnings.
🏠 Find homes for sale in DT2 →Median sale price for each type of home, so a sector of flats isn't mistaken for cheap houses. Land Registry, last full year.
Source: DfE GIAS + Ofsted MI. Ofsted ratings as of last inspection.
Every home has an Energy Performance Certificate rating it A (cheapest to heat) to G (most expensive). This shows how homes here are spread across the bands. Lots of A to C means warm, low-bill homes; lots of D to G means many would need insulation or a new boiler.