Houses for sale in Higher Melcombe, DT2, Dorset
There are 48 results for Higher Melcombe, DT2, Dorset. Property prices across these results range from £246k to £1.14M with an average price of £580k.
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Property market around Higher Melcombe
What's for sale
166 homes within 10 km of Higher Melcombe · share, count and typical priceHow many bedrooms
within 10 km of Higher Melcombe · share, count and typical pricePrice bands
166 homes within 10 km of Higher MelcombeHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes for sale | 76% | 4% |
| Typical asking price | £485k | £170k |
| Average bedrooms | 3.6 | 2.0 |
| Typical time to sell | 3 months | 7 months |
| Gross rental yield | 5.0% | 7.7% |
Asking prices over time
typical asking price of the homes first listed each quarter within 10 km of Higher Melcombe · −7.0% since 2024 Q4Based on 166 homes for sale on Houses now, 463 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 Aug 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated November 2026.
Frequently asked questions about buying in Higher Melcombe
What is the average house price in Higher Melcombe?
There are no homes for sale in Higher Melcombe itself right now, so these figures cover the 166 homes for sale within 10 km. The average home for sale within 10 km of Higher Melcombe is priced at £513,000. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical price is £450,000.
How much does a 2 or 3 bedroom home cost in Higher Melcombe?
A typical 2-bedroom home within 10 km of Higher Melcombe costs £240,000 and a 3-bedroom home £365,000. So the extra bedroom adds about £125,000. 4-bedroom homes are about £575,000.
What price range should I expect in Higher Melcombe?
Most homes within 10 km of Higher Melcombe are priced between £144,000 and £1.93 million, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £280,000, and one in five £680,000 or more.
How many homes are for sale in Higher Melcombe?
There are no homes for sale in Higher Melcombe on Houses right now. Within 10 km there are 166, and the listings on this page include the nearest of them. 25 new listings came onto the market within 10 km in the last 30 days.
Are house prices going up in Higher Melcombe?
No, they are falling. Homes put up for sale within 10 km of Higher Melcombe over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £425,000, 3.4% lower than the year before (£440,000). By size, 3-bedroom homes are down 6% and 4-bedroom homes are up 5%.
How long does it take to sell a home in Higher Melcombe?
Within 10 km of Higher Melcombe, homes usually sell or come off the market within about 3 months. About 18% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 6 months. Houses go faster, in about 3 months against about 7 months for flats.
What do homes actually sell for in Higher Melcombe?
In the year to August 2026, 150 homes sold within 10 km of Higher Melcombe at a typical price of £385,000, according to HM Land Registry. Asking prices today are a little higher, at £450,000, as sellers usually ask above what homes finally sell for.
What rental yield can I get in Higher Melcombe?
About 7.7% gross for flats and 5.0% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for within 10 km of Higher Melcombe over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes are for sale in Higher Melcombe?
Detached houses are the most common, about 4 in 10 homes for sale within 10 km of Higher Melcombe. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by terraced houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £170,000, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £587,000.
Are homes in Higher Melcombe freehold or leasehold?
About 9 in 10 homes for sale within 10 km of Higher Melcombe are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats. There is 1 new-build home on the market too.