1,270
Commercial units
2,401
Avg size (sq ft)
11–157,777
Size range (sq ft)
£27,765
Avg rateable value
About commercial property in Dorchester (DT1)
The DT1 district contains 1,270 commercial and retail properties on the VOA rating list, of which 1,168 have recorded floor areas. Sizes range from around 11 sq ft up to 157,777 sq ft, with an average of about 2,401 sq ft. Rateable values — a useful indicator of rent and size — range from £1 to £2,690,000, averaging £27,765.
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Sample of commercial units in Dorchester (DT1)
| Property | Type | Postcode | Size | Rateable value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL, WILLIAMS AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET | hospital and premises | DT1 2JY | — | £2,690,000 |
| TESCO, WEYMOUTH AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET | superstore and premises | DT1 2RY | 54,571 sq ft | £1,480,000 |
| COUNTY HALL, COLLITON PARK, DORCHESTER, DORSET | offices and premises | DT1 1XJ | 157,777 sq ft | £955,000 |
| THOMAS HARDYE SCHOOL, QUEENS AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET | school and premises | DT1 2ET | — | £765,000 |
| WAITROSE LTD, TUDOR ARCADE, SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET | supermarket and premises | DT1 1BN | 26,156 sq ft | £455,000 |
| 5, POPE STREET, BREWERY SQUARE, DORCHESTER, DORSET | hotel and premises | DT1 1GA | — | £445,000 |
| SOUTH WALKS HOUSE, SOUTH WALKS ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET | offices, surgery and premises | DT1 1UZ | 33,358 sq ft | £440,000 |
| DORCHESTER SPORTS CENTRE, COBURG ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET | leisure centre and premises | DT1 2HR | — | £417,500 |
| DORSET FIRE & RESCUE STATION HEADQUARTERS, PEVERELL AVENUE WEST, POUNDBURY, DORCHESTER, DORSET | fire station and premises | DT1 3SU | — | £412,500 |
| ST OSMONDS CE MIDDLE SCHOOL, ROTHESAY ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET | school and premises | DT1 2DZ | — | £317,500 |
| SEWAGE DISPOSAL WORKS, LOUDS MILL, ST GEORGES ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET | sewage treatment works and premises | DT1 1PE | — | £287,500 |
| LIDL, THE GROVE, DORCHESTER, DORSET | shop and premises | DT1 1XU | 15,669 sq ft | £280,000 |
| DORCHESTER LIBRARY & LEARNING CENTRE, SOUTHWALKS HOUSE, CHARLES STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET | library and premises | DT1 1EE | — | £262,500 |
| DORSET HISTORY CENTRE, THE BARRACKS, BARRACK ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET | archive and premises | DT1 1RP | — | £260,000 |
| UNIT 3 KINGS POINT HOUSE 5, QUEEN MOTHER SQUARE, POUNDBURY, DORCHESTER, DORSET | shop & premises | DT1 3BW | 11,130 sq ft | £248,000 |
| WINTERBOURNE PRIVATE HOSPITAL, HERRINGSTON ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET | hospital and premises | DT1 2DR | — | £223,000 |
| 12, QUEEN MOTHER SQUARE, POUNDBURY, DORCHESTER, DORSET | public house and premises | DT1 3DX | — | £219,000 |
| THE HOUSE OF DORCHESTER, VICTOR JACKSON AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET | factory and premises | DT1 3GY | 42,142 sq ft | £207,000 |
| DO IT ALL, GREAT WESTERN ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET | retail warehouse and premises | DT1 1RZ | 25,035 sq ft | £207,000 |
| FAIRFIELD ROAD PAY AND DISPLAY CAR PARK, WEYMOUTH AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET | car park and premises | DT1 1QS | 6,200 sq ft | £201,000 |
| HERITAGE OF DORCHESTER, THE GROVE, DORCHESTER, DORSET | car showroom and premises | DT1 1XU | 24,501 sq ft | £195,000 |
| DORCHESTER COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL, QUEENS AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET | school and premises | DT1 2HS | — | £181,000 |
| 48, SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET | shop and premises | DT1 1DQ | 22,297 sq ft | £163,000 |
| LOOP TECHNOLOGY CENTRE, PACEYCOMBE WAY, DORCHESTER, DORSET | workshop and premises | DT1 3EW | 26,284 sq ft | £155,000 |
| 86, PRINCE OF WALES ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET | factory and premises | DT1 1PR | 36,618 sq ft | £149,000 |
| KINGS ARMS HOTEL, HIGH EAST STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET | hotel and premises | DT1 1HG | — | £146,000 |
| 32, HIGH WEST STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET | hotel and premises | DT1 1UP | — | £144,000 |
| UNIT 1 DORCHESTER RETAIL PARK, WEYMOUTH AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET | retail warehouse and premises | DT1 1QR | 8,090 sq ft | £142,000 |
| 90, PRINCE OF WALES ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET | workshop and premises | DT1 1HD | 27,615 sq ft | £140,000 |
| POUNDBURY CANCER CENTRE, PEVERELL AVENUE EAST, DORCHESTER, DORSET | factory and premises | DT1 3WE | 22,786 sq ft | £140,000 |
| UNIT 2 DORCHESTER RETAIL PARK, WEYMOUTH AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET | retail warehouse and premises | DT1 1QR | 7,509 sq ft | £138,000 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ OF DORCHESTER, MILLERS CLOSE, DORCHESTER, DORSET | car showroom and premises | DT1 1SS | 11,813 sq ft | £137,000 |
| MOLE COUNTRY STORES, MILLERS CLOSE, DORCHESTER, DORSET | showroom warehouse and premises | DT1 1SS | 23,577 sq ft | £125,000 |
| 12-13, CORNHILL, DORCHESTER, DORSET | shop and premises | DT1 1BQ | 10,997 sq ft | £125,000 |
| 22, SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET | shop and premises | DT1 1BY | 15,741 sq ft | £124,000 |
| DUKES AT DUKE AUCTION HOUSE, COPPER STREET, BREWERY SQUARE, DORCHESTER, DORSET | offices and premises | DT1 1GA | 13,224 sq ft | £122,000 |
| CO OP, TRINITY STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET | large foodstore and premises | DT1 1TT | 7,893 sq ft | £117,000 |
| UNIT 3 DORCHESTER RETAIL PARK, WEYMOUTH AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET | retail warehouse and premises | DT1 1QR | 6,467 sq ft | £117,000 |
| 23, WEYMOUTH AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET | public house and premises | DT1 1QR | — | £114,750 |
| SUNNINGHILL PREPARATORY SCHOOL, SOUTH WALKS ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET | school and premises | DT1 1DT | — | £114,000 |
Data from the VOA Non-Domestic Rating List. Availability is not confirmed — listed units may be occupied. Rateable value is an indicator of size and rent, not an asking price. Always verify with a local agent or site visit. Find a local agent →