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Corfe Castle & Langton Matravers

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About

The Corfe Castle and Langton Matravers area lies in the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, known for its historic landmarks and rural landscapes. Corfe Castle, a ruined medieval fortress, dominates the village, offering views over the surrounding hills and valleys. The area is characterised by limestone quarries, which have shaped the local economy and architecture. Nearby, the Purbeck Hills provide walking routes with coastal and countryside vistas.

Langton Matravers, a short distance from Corfe Castle, is a quieter village with traditional stone cottages and a strong connection to the quarrying industry. The surrounding area includes farmland and woodland, with footpaths leading to the Jurassic Coast. Both villages retain a sense of history, with narrow lanes and local stone buildings reflecting the region's heritage. The landscape blends rolling chalk downs with pockets of heathland, typical of Dorset's rural scenery.

Area overview

On average Corfe Castle & Langton Matravers has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Corfe Castle & Langton Matravers is £48,700 per year. There are 3 schools in Corfe Castle & Langton Matravers: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Corfe Castle & Langton Matravers Population
5,057
Population density
35.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,791
94.76%
Other White
134
2.65%
Irish
27
0.53%
White and Black African (mixed)
19
0.38%
Other
14
0.28%
Total population: 5,056

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,187
53.01%
Owns with a mortgage
411
18.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
308
13.76%
Other social rented
214
9.56%
Other forms of private rent
87
3.89%
Total households: 2,239

Property prices in Corfe Castle & Langton Matravers

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £502,500 in Corfe Castle & Langton Matravers area, with individual transactions ranging from £292,000 up to £1,220,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Corfe Castle & Langton Matravers in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Corfe Castle & Langton Matravers over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£642,500
Semi-Detached7£410,000
Terraced11£390,000

10 years median price trend in Corfe Castle & Langton Matravers

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Corfe Castle & Langton Matravers.

All postcodes in Corfe Castle & Langton Matravers

BH205ED

East Street

BH205EG

East Street

BH205ER

Battle Mead

BH205JF

East Street

BH205LG

Kingston Hill

BH206AD

Puddletown Road

BH193HN

Toms Field Road

BH193JB

Serrells Mead

BH193LH

Corfe Castle & Langton Matravers

BH205EX

Higher Filbank

BH205NN

Tyneham Road

BH193LJ

Bonvils Road

BH193LL

Renscombe Road

BH205DD

Corfe Road

BH205JS

West Street

BH193ED

Haycraft's Lane

BH193HT

High Street

BH193LW

Winspit Road

BH205AD

Corfe Road

BH205BB

New Road

BH205DW

Corfe Castle & Langton Matravers

BH205ET

Townsend Road

BH205HS

Springbrook Close

BH205NH

Church Knowle

BH205NL

Church Knowle

BH193ET

Steppes Hill

BH193JA

Old Malthouse Lane

BH193BX

Heath Green Road

BH205AQ

Melancholy Lane

BH205DR

East Street

BH193AP

Beach Road

BH193AY

Wadmore Lane

BH193BD

Bower Close

BH193BT

Heath Green Road

BH193EU

Coombe Hill

BH193LB

Corfe Castle & Langton Matravers

BH205AA

Corfe Road

BH205BZ

Sandford Road

BH205DN

Corfe Castle & Langton Matravers

BH205DX

New Line

BH205EQ

East Street

BH205EY

East Street

BH205JJ

Corfe Castle & Langton Matravers

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.