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Dorchester Poundbury

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About

Poundbury is an urban extension of Dorchester, developed on Duchy of Cornwall land according to principles of architecture and urban planning advocated by King Charles III. The layout emphasises traditional design, walkability, and mixed-use development, integrating residential, commercial, and light industrial spaces. Its street patterns and building styles aim to create a cohesive community feel, with a focus on high-density living and reducing car dependency through integrated design.

The area includes a range of housing types, from apartments to larger homes, alongside shops, offices, and a brewery. A notable feature is the presence of the Dorset County Hospital within its boundary, which is a major local employer. The development is ongoing, with further phases planned to expand the community. Its design intentionally avoids conventional suburban layouts, promoting a specific model of urban living.

Area overview

On average Dorchester Poundbury has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dorchester Poundbury is £52,871 per year. There are 2 schools in Dorchester Poundbury: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Dorchester Poundbury is home to around 4,072 people, with a population density of about 2,161.1 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
19.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dorchester Poundbury Population
4,072
Population density
2,161.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.73(+28%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.85(+140%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.61(+17%)
Other theft
7.37(+31%)
Public order
5.89(-10%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,635
89.27%
Other White
150
3.68%
White and Asian (mixed)
38
0.93%
Chinese
31
0.76%
White and Black African (mixed)
29
0.71%
Total population: 4,072

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,399
41.11%
Level 3 (A level)
565
16.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
491
14.43%
No qualifications
359
10.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
338
9.93%
Total 16+ residents: 3,403

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
842
42.04%
Other social rented
400
19.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
309
15.43%
Owns with a mortgage
286
14.28%
Shared ownership
116
5.79%
Total households: 2,003

Property prices in Dorchester Poundbury

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Dorchester Poundbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £945,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dorchester Poundbury 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 Dorchester Poundbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£592,500
Flats41£240,000
Semi-Detached4£440,000
Terraced33£490,000

10 years median price trend in Dorchester Poundbury

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dorchester Poundbury.

All postcodes in Dorchester Poundbury

DT13GQ

Wardbrook Street

DT13FD

Middlemarsh Street

DT13GU

Wishay Street

DT13EL

Crown Gate Square

DT13WH

Winslade Street

DT13RF

Paceycombe Way

DT13DA

Bowes Lyon Place

DT13TH

Headland Warren

DT13JH

Crown Square

DT13AJ

Billingsmoor Lane

DT13JU

Dorchester Poundbury

DT13HB

Hamslade Square

DT13FW

Halstock Street

DT13RQ

Woodlands Crescent

DT13TN

Rundlestone Court

DT13LJ

Dorchester Poundbury

DT13FU

Eleanor Coade Mews

DT13RY

Sheepdown Road

DT13AP

Trematon Court

DT13ET

Hamslade Street

DT13DS

Dugdale Road

DT13RW

Paceycombe Way

DT13TP

Beechwood Lane

DT13RZ

Lower Blakemere Road

DT13AL

Trematon Street

DT13AG

Lydgate Mews

DT13WY

Peverell Avenue East

DT13GH

Pitcote Lane

DT13WL

Penhale Walk

DT13JJ

Crown Square

DT13RJ

Monnington Lane

DT13JN

Dorchester Poundbury

DT13BU

Dorchester Poundbury

DT13RG

Moraston Street

DT13AT

Wadebridge Street

DT13GG

Flintcombe Square

DT13DB

Reeve Street

DT13AX

Ladock Court

DT13DD

Bowes-Lyon Place

DT13BG

Billingsmoor Lane

DT13WN

Nantillo Street

DT13HF

Throckmorton Court

DT13RB

Tyberton Street

DT13FZ

Hadwidia Court

DT13TT

Kingsthorn Road

DT13LN

Dorchester Poundbury

DT13DY

Crown Square

DT13DU

Pavilion Green

DT13SU

Peverell Avenue West

DT13WE

Peverell Avenue East

DT13FY

Coade Square

DT13FT

Abbey Place

DT13GA

Evershot Walk

DT13FH

Holmead Square

DT13RX

Weir End Road

DT13GN

Longmoor Street

DT13JA

St Walburgas Mews

DT13EZ

Hamslade Street

DT13HS

Pavilion Green West

DT13SR

Hermitage Court

DT13UZ

Billingsmoor Mews

DT13HN

Dorchester Poundbury

DT13DP

Hamslade Green

DT13SS

Beechwood Square

DT13EB

East Down Lane

DT13RT

Bridport Road

DT13ER

Hayward Mews

DT13DZ

Arrallus Lane

DT13SP

Hessary Place

DT13WB

Paceycombe Way

DT13ES

Hayward Road

DT13WX

Downside Lane

DT13TL

Ringhill Street

DT13RS

Bridport Road

DT13AB

Aconbury Avenue

DT13RR

Kingsthorn Road

DT13HP

East Sydenham Street

DT13GJ

Ashington Street

DT13AF

Harewood Court

DT13FP

Coade Street

DT13HH

Vittoria Street

DT13AD

Bridport Road

DT13FE

Crown Place

DT13GX

Middlemarsh Street

DT13ED

Gallows Down Lane

DT13RL

Elvastone Street

DT13DJ

Hamslade Court

DT13BH

Poundbury Farm Way

DT13FS

Vittoria Court

DT13GZ

Welland Court

DT13WR

Haylands Close

DT12HH

Maiden Castle Road

DT13TQ

Dunnabridge Street

DT13BB

George Terrace

DT13BL

Queen Mother Square

DT13DR

Furlong Mews

DT13RA

Whitecross Square

DT13GB

Springham Walk

DT13HG

Peninsula Way

DT13DE

Reeve Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.