What’s changing in Fordington
DT1, Dorset · within 0.6 miles of the middle · updated 10 October 2026
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House prices in Fordington
Over the last six months, 37 homes sold within 0.6 miles of Fordington. Half sold for more than £245,000 and half for less. The cheapest was £70,000 and the dearest £619,000.
- 23 Glyde Path Road, DorchesterTerraced house · Tue 25 Aug£325,000
- 3 Durngate Street, DorchesterTerraced house · Mon 24 Aug£405,000
- 6 Dukes Avenue, DorchesterTerraced house · Fri 14 Aug£245,000
- 31 South Walks Road, DorchesterTerraced house · Thu 6 Aug£130,000
- Flat 4, Hop HouseFlat · Tue 4 Aug£180,000
- 7 Buckbury Mews, DorchesterTerraced house · Mon 3 Aug£330,000
- Flat 6, 79 Lubbecke WayFlat · Fri 31 Jul£164,000
- 16 Alfred Place, DorchesterTerraced house · Fri 24 Jul£260,000
Businesses in Fordington
- Bean on the GreenCafe · 100m 5
- The Shop On The GreenKorean grocery store · 80m 5
- Heather HairHair salon · 0.2 miles
- Citizens Advice Bureau DorchesterCareer counseling · 0.3 miles
- Dorchester Tackle and GunsSporting goods store · 0.3 miles
- Rspca Taylors Rehoming CentreVeterinarian · 0.2 miles
- Howards Peugeot DorchAuto dealer · 0.1 miles
- Sean Bower DecoratingPainting · 0.1 miles
Planning applications in Fordington
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Planning application at Land at Lubbecke Way Dorchester
Erect 5 no. scooter storage units with associated bases and minor ancillary works.
Land at Lubbecke Way Dorchester -
Rear extension at 16 Casterbridge Road Dorchester
Demolish existing rear lean to conservatory and erect a two storey extension. Install first floor windows.
16 Casterbridge Road Dorchester DT1 2AQ -
Approved: Planning application at 22 Alington Road Dorchester
Erect a garden office.
22 Alington Road Dorchester DT1 1NT -
Approved: Rear extension at 24 Alington Road Dorchester
Erect 2 storey side extension and single storey rear extension (Demolish Conservatory)
24 Alington Road Dorchester DT1 1NT -
Approved: Rear extension at 62 Stable Cottage High West Street Dorchester
Refurbishment & improvement works including new entrance porch, replacement rear garden room extension, internal alterations & reconfiguration, replacement stair, fire safety upgrades, installation of conservation rooflights, Juliet balcony guarding, replacement wood burning stove, and formation of new rear access gate and steps.
62 Stable Cottage High West Street Dorchester DT1 1UY -
Approved: New signs at 40 Great Western Road Dorchester
Install replacement shopfront, including new entrance door and signage.
40 Great Western Road Dorchester DT1 1UF -
Approved: Rear extension at 7 Little Britain Dorchester
Erect first floor rear extension and external alterations to ground floor rear extension.
7 Little Britain Dorchester DT1 1NN -
Approved: New signs at 40 Great Western Road Dorchester
Display 1no. non-Illuminated fascia sign
40 Great Western Road Dorchester DT1 1UF
Roadworks and road closures in Fordington
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Road closed: Athelstan Road (Wessex Water)
21 Sep to 11 Dec. Under way. Repairs to pipes or cables in the road. The road will be closed.
Athelstan Road, Dorchester -
Road closed: Kings Road (Wessex Water)
21 Sep to 11 Dec. Under way. Repairs to pipes or cables in the road and on the pavement. The road will be closed.
Kings Road, Dorchester -
Road closed: Fairfield Road (Dorset Council)
28 Sep to 27 Nov. Under way. Road improvements on the pavement. The road will be closed.
Fairfield Road, Dorchester -
Road closed: Bridport Road (Wessex Water)
12 Oct to 14 Oct. Repairs to pipes or cables in the road and on the pavement. The road will be closed.
Bridport Road, Dorchester
New food places and hygiene scores in Fordington
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The Jawbone Word Cafe scored 5 out of 5 for hygiene
Inspected 22 Sept. 5 means "very good". A restaurant or café.
8 Fordington Green, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1LU -
Jaipur Dorchester Indian Restaurant and Takeaway scored 5 out of 5 for hygiene
Inspected 22 Sept. 5 means "very good". A caterer.
43 High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1UT -
VIVO LOUNGE scored 5 out of 5 for hygiene
Inspected 18 Sept. 5 means "very good". A restaurant or café.
23 Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QR -
SIGNATURE CARE HOME scored 5 out of 5 for hygiene
Inspected 11 Sept. 5 means "very good". A food business.
2 Maumbury Gardens, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1GR
Schools in Fordington
- St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester School remains Good (2023)
GPs, dentists and care in Fordington
- Fordington Surgery Good (2020)
- Culliford House Good (2022)
- Grassington House Good (2018)
- South Coast Dental Specialists Dorchester Dentists aren’t rated by the CQC
- Encompass Care Respite Accommodation and Outreach Service Good (2018)
- Montrose Care Home Good (2026)
- National Dental Dentists aren’t rated · last checked 2026
- I-facial Aesthetics Not inspected yet
Charities in Fordington
- The Alice Ellen Cooper-Dean Charitable Foundation The Foundation makes grants to charitable bodies in accordance with the objects set out in the trust deed. In addition to supporting local…
- Dorset Mental Health Forum The Dorset Mental Health Forum is a local peer led charity, which promotes the principles of wellbeing, recovery and coproduction through…
- Citizens Advice Central Dorset Limited Helping people to resolve legal, money and other problems, by providing free information and advice and by informing policy makers.
- The Dorset Natural History And Archaeological Society The advancement of education for the benefit of the public in the areas of archaeology, natural sciences, literature, the fine and…
- Dorchester Agricultural Society Run the annual Dorset County Show incorporating classes for livestock, horticulture, homecraft and horses. Use the Show to promote…
Crime in Fordington
72 crimes were reported within 0.6 miles of Fordington in August 2026. The most common were anti-social behaviour (25), violence (20), shoplifting (10).