What type of property is 1 Hobart Cottages, Rodwell Avenue, DT4 8SJ?

1 Hobart Cottages, Rodwell Avenue, DT4 8SJ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1 Hobart Cottages, Rodwell Avenue, DT4 8SJ last change hands?

1 Hobart Cottages, Rodwell Avenue, DT4 8SJ last sold for £275,000 in June 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £150,000 in November 2013, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Hobart Cottages, Rodwell Avenue, DT4 8SJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2013 and June 2023, 1 Hobart Cottages, Rodwell Avenue, DT4 8SJ rose from £150,000 to £275,000, a change of £125,000. That works out to roughly +6.5% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Hobart Cottages, Rodwell Avenue, DT4 8SJ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Hobart Cottages, Rodwell Avenue, DT4 8SJ is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in June 2019. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Hobart Cottages, Rodwell Avenue, DT4 8SJ?

1 Hobart Cottages, Rodwell Avenue, DT4 8SJ has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (1,076 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 127% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DT4 8SJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Hobart Cottages, Rodwell Avenue, DT4 8SJ heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Hobart Cottages, Rodwell Avenue, DT4 8SJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Hobart Cottages, Rodwell Avenue, DT4 8SJ?

1 Hobart Cottages, Rodwell Avenue, DT4 8SJ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 1 Hobart Cottages, Rodwell Avenue, DT4 8SJ located?

1 Hobart Cottages, Rodwell Avenue, DT4 8SJ sits in Weymouth. It falls within the DT4 postcode district in Dorset.

Is 1 Hobart Cottages, Rodwell Avenue, DT4 8SJ in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Hobart Cottages, Rodwell Avenue, DT4 8SJ show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Hobart Cottages, Rodwell Avenue, DT4 8SJ?

The closest primary school to 1 Hobart Cottages, Rodwell Avenue, DT4 8SJ is Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery (728m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is All Saints' Church of England Academy (1.5km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Hobart Cottages, Rodwell Avenue, DT4 8SJ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Hobart Cottages, Rodwell Avenue, DT4 8SJ is Rodwell, 202m away. The nearest ferry option is Weymouth Ferry Terminal, 746m away.

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1 Hobart Cottages, Rodwell Avenue, Weymouth, DT4 8SJ

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

100 m²

1076 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Hobart Cottages

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

1 Hobart Cottages is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Weymouth (DT4 8SJ). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in June 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Other recorded features include a conservatory. Period features are noted in the property record.

At 100 m² the property is well over the postcode median (44 m² across 4 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2013–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. Sold June 2023 for £275,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2026.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas
Period featuresYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jun 2019

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2014from Jun 2013

EPC improved fromE53toF23

Jun 2019from Jul 2014

EPC improved fromF23toD55

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Hobart Cottages, Rodwell Avenue, Weymouth, DT4 8SJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Mar 2026
Loft ConversionFull
In report
Proposed dormers to front and rear
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
P/HOU/2026/01842
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Current estimate

£271,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£275,000

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

21 June 2023Most recent
£275,000
+83.3%over 9 years
13 November 2013
£150,000

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On the street

Versus other Rodwell Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 1 Hobart Cottages runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

55 (D)

Street avg 64 (D)

Below

Floor Area

100 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

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Area

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Crime

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Rodwell — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DT4 8SJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DT4 8SJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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