1,133
Commercial units
1,629
Avg size (sq ft)
11–131,734
Size range (sq ft)
£13,137
Avg rateable value
About commercial property in Dorchester (DT5)
The DT5 district contains 1,133 commercial and retail properties on the VOA rating list, of which 1,032 have recorded floor areas. Sizes range from around 11 sq ft up to 131,734 sq ft, with an average of about 1,629 sq ft. Rateable values — a useful indicator of rent and size — range from £1 to £865,000, averaging £13,137.
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Sample of commercial units in Dorchester (DT5)
| Property | Type | Postcode | Size | Rateable value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PORTLAND PORT, THE PORTLAND BUSINESS CENTRE, CASTLETOWN, PORTLAND, DORSET | dock hereditament and premises | DT5 1PA | — | £865,000 |
| TESCO, PARK ROAD, PORTLAND, DORSET | superstore and premises | DT5 2AD | 33,580 sq ft | £685,000 |
| HMYOI PORTLAND, EASTON, PORTLAND, DORSET | young offenders institute and premises | DT5 1DL | — | £625,000 |
| HM PRISON THE VERNE, THE VERNE, PORTLAND, DORSET | prison and premises | DT5 1EG | — | £575,000 |
| SUNSEEKER INTERNATIONAL LTD, OSPREY QUAY, PORTLAND, DORSET | factory and premises | DT5 1RA | 128,452 sq ft | £520,000 |
| GLOBAL MARINE SYSTEMS LTD, THE PORTLAND BUSINESS CENTRE, CASTLETOWN, PORTLAND, DORSET | dock hereditament and premises | DT5 1PA | — | £467,500 |
| 2, HAMM BEACH ROAD, PORTLAND, DORSET | shop and premises | DT5 1DX | 19,291 sq ft | £342,500 |
| ATLANTIC ACADEMY PORTLAND, MARITIME HOUSE (WESTWAY), SOUTHWELL BUSINESS PARK, PORTLAND, DORSET | school and premises | DT5 2NA | — | £330,000 |
| PORTLAND MARINA, OSPREY QUAY, PORTLAND, DORSET | marina and premises | DT5 1DX | — | £294,000 |
| VITERRA, INCLINE ROAD, PORTLAND PORT, CASTLETOWN, PORTLAND, DORSET | storage warehouse and premises | DT5 1PH | 131,734 sq ft | £287,500 |
| SLIDCROFT WORKS, WIDE STREET, PORTLAND, DORSET | factory and premises | DT5 2JP | 55,659 sq ft | £262,500 |
| UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS, PORTLAND PORT BUSINESS CENTRE, CASTLETOWN, PORTLAND, DORSET | liquid bulk storage depot and premises | DT5 1PH | — | £245,000 |
| MANOR MARINE, THE PORTLAND BUSINESS CENTRE, CASTLETOWN, PORTLAND, DORSET | workshop and premises | DT5 1PB | 61,646 sq ft | £225,000 |
| ALBION STONE PLC, EASTON LANE, PORTLAND, DORSET | factory and premises | DT5 1BW | 61,663 sq ft | £206,000 |
| 7-11 MERESIDE, OSPREY QUAY, PORTLAND, DORSET | warehouse and premises | DT5 1PY | 34,775 sq ft | £198,000 |
| MERCURY COMMODITIES, INCLINE ROAD, PORTLAND PORT, CASTLETOWN, PORTLAND, DORSET | store and premises | DT5 1PH | 87,733 sq ft | £194,000 |
| HM COASTGUARD SEARCH & RESCUE FLIGHT, OSPREY QUAY, PORTLAND, DORSET | heliport and premises | DT5 1SR | — | £189,000 |
| OSPREY LEISURE CENTRE, CASTLETOWN, PORTLAND, DORSET | sports centre and premises | DT5 1BD | — | £176,000 |
| ROV BUILDING, THE PORTLAND BUSINESS CENTRE, CASTLETOWN, PORTLAND, DORSET | warehouse and premises | DT5 1PE | 28,234 sq ft | £167,000 |
| OSPREY QUAY SERVICE STATION, MERESIDE, PORTLAND, DORSET | petrol filling station and premises | DT5 1GE | — | £124,000 |
| PORTLAND ENGINEERING CO LTD, WIDE STREET, PORTLAND, DORSET | factory and premises | DT5 2JP | 36,359 sq ft | £106,000 |
| ATLANTIC ACADEMY, LERRET ROAD, PORTLAND, DORSET | school and premises | DT5 1FN | — | £104,000 |
| 99, EASTON STREET, PORTLAND, DORSET | workshop and premises | DT5 1BP | 38,692 sq ft | £104,000 |
| LYNX 1 2 3 & 4, NAVIGATOR PARK, MERESIDE, PORTLAND, DORSET | workshop and premises | DT5 1FU | 12,097 sq ft | £98,500 |
| UNITS 15-19, SOUTH WAY, SOUTHWELL BUSINESS PARK, PORTLAND, DORSET | workshop and premises | DT5 2NJ | 30,639 sq ft | £98,000 |
| STARBUCKS, HAMM BEACH ROAD, PORTLAND, DORSET | restaurant and premises | DT5 1DX | 1,830 sq ft | £96,000 |
| ST GEORGES PRIMARY SCHOOL, CLARENCE ROAD, PORTLAND, DORSET | school and premises | DT5 2BD | — | £94,500 |
| INMOSTHAY QUARRY, EASTON STREET, PORTLAND, DORSET | secondary aggregate processing plant and premises | DT5 2JU | — | £79,500 |
| CAR PARK, PORTLAND BILL, PORTLAND, DORSET | car park and premises | DT5 2JT | 3,961 sq ft | £79,000 |
| UNIT 17, MERESIDE, PORTLAND, DORSET | workshop and premises | DT5 1PY | 9,230 sq ft | £76,500 |
| PORTLAND HOSPITAL, CASTLETOWN, PORTLAND, DORSET | hospital and premises | DT5 1BD | — | £76,000 |
| BLDG 123, THE PORTLAND BUSINESS CENTRE, CASTLETOWN, PORTLAND, DORSET | workshop and premises | DT5 1PA | 8,514 sq ft | £74,000 |
| UNIT 1B & SUITES 1-4, SOUTH WAY, SOUTHWELL BUSINESS PARK, PORTLAND, DORSET | warehouse and premises | DT5 2NJ | 23,361 sq ft | £69,500 |
| UNIT 33-35 AT 837, MERESIDE, PORTLAND, DORSET | workshop and premises | DT5 1PY | 7,971 sq ft | £69,000 |
| PORTLAND HEIGHTS HOTEL, YEATES ROAD, PORTLAND, DORSET | hotel and premises | DT5 2EN | — | £69,000 |
| COVE HOLIDAY PARK, PENNSYLVANIA ROAD, PORTLAND, DORSET | caravan park and premises | DT5 1HU | — | £68,500 |
| UNIT 19, MERESIDE, PORTLAND, DORSET | workshop and premises | DT5 1PY | 6,385 sq ft | £64,000 |
| JORDANS QUARRY AND MINE, INMOSTHAY, EASTON STREET, PORTLAND, DORSET | quarry and premises | DT5 1BW | — | £64,000 |
| UNIT 3, CLIFF WAY, SOUTHWELL BUSINESS PARK, PORTLAND, DORSET | warehouse and premises | DT5 2NH | 10,979 sq ft | £63,000 |
| COVE HOUSE INN, CHISWELL, PORTLAND, DORSET | public house and premises | DT5 1AW | — | £60,750 |
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 →