Houses for sale in Charminster, DT2, Dorset

There are 59 results for Charminster, DT2, Dorset. Property prices in Charminster, DT2 range from £223k to £1.21M with an average price of £468k.


Properties for sale in Charminster, DT2, Dorset

Dropdown arrow

Home

Sell or Let Your Property

If you are looking to sell your house, let it out, or receive a property valuation, an expert can help you.
Click the button below to get started.

Properties for sale near Charminster, DT2

Home

Sell or Let Your Property

If you are looking to sell your house, let it out, or receive a property valuation, an expert can help you.
Click the button below to get started.

Property market in Charminster

Average asking price £483k typical £425k
Most prices £230k – £1.17M leaving out the extremes
Homes for sale 11 1 more under offer
New to the market 3 in the last 30 days
Typical time to sell 4 months last 12 months
Asking prices, year on year −9.4% homes newly listed
Typical sold price £383k 20 sales in 12 months
Gross rental yield 5.0–7.9% houses 5.0%, flats 7.9%

What's for sale

12 homes · share, count and typical price
Detached houses 33.3% 4 · £723k
Land and plots 25.0% 3 · £350k
Semi-detached houses 25.0% 3 · £400k
Bungalows 16.7% 2 · £363k

How many bedrooms

share, count and typical price
2 bedrooms 22.2% 2 · £300k
3 bedrooms 33.3% 3 · £425k
4 bedrooms 22.2% 2 · £678k
5+ bedrooms 22.2% 2 · £1.21M

Price bands

12 homes
Under £300k 8.3% 1
£300k – £400k 25.0% 3
£400k – £450k 25.0% 3
£450k – £740k 25.0% 3
£740k and over 16.7% 2

Asking prices over time

typical asking price of the homes first listed each quarter · −15.4% since 2024 Q4 Median asking price per quarter in Charminster 2024 Q4: £503k (16 new listings) £503k 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £635k (25 new listings) £635k 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £340k (19 new listings) £340k 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £550k (10 new listings) £550k 2025 Q3 2026 Q1: £550k (5 new listings) £550k 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £363k (10 new listings) £363k 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £425k (10 new listings) £425k 2026 Q3

Prices in and around Charminster

typical asking price, cheapest first
  1. Dorchester £275k
  2. Charlton Down £315k
  3. Poundbury £335k
  4. Charminster £425k

Schools in Charminster

1 primary · 0 secondary · 100% rated good or outstanding
  • St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster primary · Good

Based on 12 homes for sale on Houses now, 31 listings that left the market in the last 12 months, the asking prices of the homes listed over the last two years. Sold prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Sep 2025 to Apr 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated October 2026.

Frequently asked questions about buying in Charminster

What is the average house price in Charminster?

The average home for sale in Charminster is priced at £483,000. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical price is £425,000. This is based on the 12 homes for sale on Houses right now.

What price range should I expect in Charminster?

Most homes in Charminster are priced between £230,000 and £1.17 million, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £300,000, and one in five £740,000 or more.

How many homes are for sale in Charminster?

There are 11 homes for sale in Charminster on Houses right now, plus 1 already under offer. 3 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are house prices going up in Charminster?

No, they are falling. Homes put up for sale in Charminster over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £408,000, 9.4% lower than the year before (£450,000).

How long does it take to sell a home in Charminster?

Homes usually sell or come off the market within about 4 months. About 13% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 4 months. Houses go faster, in about 4 months against about 9 months for flats.

What do homes actually sell for in Charminster?

In the year to April 2026, 20 homes sold in Charminster at a typical price of £383,000, according to HM Land Registry. Asking prices today are a little higher, at £425,000, as sellers usually ask above what homes finally sell for.

What rental yield can I get in Charminster?

About 7.9% gross for flats and 5.0% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Charminster over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes are for sale in Charminster?

Detached houses are the most common, about a third of homes for sale in Charminster. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by bungalows.

Where are the cheapest places to buy near Charminster?

Of the areas around Charminster, Dorchester is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £275,000, followed by Charlton Down (£315,000) and Poundbury (£335,000). Charminster itself is £425,000.

Are homes in Charminster freehold or leasehold?

Almost all homes for sale in Charminster are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats.

What are the schools like in Charminster?

There are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in Charminster.

Which train stations are in or near Charminster?

Charminster has no station of its own. The nearest are Dorchester West and Dorchester South.