Howard Close, Bothenhampton, Bridport
House prices, sold prices and local information for DT6 4SR.
At a glance
9 property sales on Howard Close, Bothenhampton, Bridport have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £395,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £423,929. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2019; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Howard Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Howard Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all DT6 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £423,929 | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £374,000 | 1 Jun 2022 |
Sold prices on Howard Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18, Howard Close DT6 4SR | 22 Jun 2026 | £395,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, Howard Close DT6 4SR | 12 Dec 2024 | £490,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Howard Close DT6 4SR | 15 Nov 2024 | £495,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Howard Close DT6 4SR | 1 Jun 2022 | £403,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Howard Close DT6 4SR | 14 May 2021 | £450,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Howard Close DT6 4SR | 7 Oct 2020 | £327,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Howard Close DT6 4SR | 19 Aug 2020 | £440,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 16, Howard Close DT6 4SR | 24 Mar 2020 | £370,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, Howard Close DT6 4SR | 25 Sep 2019 | £345,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1, Howard Close | £440,000 (Aug 2020) → £495,000 (Nov 2024) | +13% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Howard Close
Crime
68 crimes were reported within about a mile of Howard Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 25 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Howard Close is in or near 7 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Axe area Flood alert area
- West Dorset Rivers and Streams Flood alert area
- Groundwater flooding in the West of Dorset Flood alert area
- River Asker at Bridport Flood warning area
- West coast of Dorset Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Howard Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridport Primary School 267 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Catherine's Roman Catholic School 100 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 5–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.8 mi |
| The Sir John Colfox Academy 756 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Loders CofE Primary Academy 72 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School 194 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 107 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 2.2 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Nearest bus stops
- Lee Lane (W-bound) 2 min walk
- Lee Lane (E-bound, East Road) 2 min walk
- Jessopp Avenue (W-bound, Jessopp Avenue) 4 min walk
- Stuart Way (SW-bound, Jessopp Avenue) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Ammonite Health Partnership
Bridport Medical Centre, West Allington, Bridport · 1.3 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 7 of 10 · Crime: decile 10 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 74.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 17.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 7.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 793 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 54.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 33.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,749 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in DT6
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- West Allington£155k
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