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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

DT13TB

Cherrybrook Lane

DT12FD

St John Square

DT13EW

Paceycombe Way

DT13EE

Shuffling Furlong

DT13SJ

Lydgate Street

DT13TD

Yardworthy

DT13SE

Taviton Court

DT13SL

Westcott Street

DT13SW

Challacombe Street

DT13JT

Dorchester Poundbury

DT13EA

Dukes Parade

DT13AH

Bridport Road

DT13GF

Stowcastle Street

DT13WG

Penbugle Yard

DT13TS

Bridport Road

DT13FL

Abbey Court

DT13BE

Widcombe Walk

DT13SX

Challacombe Square

DT13JB

Dorchester Poundbury

DT13GL

Brookhouse Street

DT13HL

Dorchester Poundbury

DT13FX

Coade Lane

DT13RD

Kings Pitt

DT13AR

Middle Farm Way

DT13HE

Pavilion Green East

DT13TJ

Woodville Court

DT13HD

Limbry Lane

DT13EY

Coningsby Place

DT13DF

Liscombe Street

DT13AE

Paceycombe Way

DT13SH

Dartmeet Court

DT13BW

Queen Mother Square

DT13TA

Shapely Court

DT13BS

Widcombe Street

DT13FR

Shaiba Place

DT13HJ

Anning Lane

DT13DH

Marsden Street

DT13QY

Bridport Road

DT13WU

Dinham Walk

DT13EG

Canford Street

DT13EP

Crown Street East

DT13GP

Stokehouse Street

DT13BT

Corston Street

DT13WS

Briston Close

DT13HZ

St Walburgas Court

DT13BQ

Chetcombe Street

DT13DN

Harptree Court

DT13TE

Hexworthy Court

DT13FN

Bindon Abbey Street

DT13FF

East Down Mews

DT13DW

Crown Street West

DT13FA

Chaseborough Square

DT13TR

Babeny Walk

DT13SQ

Great Cranford Street

DT13TF

Oakery Court

DT13AZ

Buttermarket

DT13RN

Harewood Road

DT13JL

Halstock Street

DT13WW

Highdown Avenue

DT13SF

Hessary Street

DT13HT

Dorchester Poundbury

DT13DG

Liscombe Mews

DT13GR

Burraton Square

DT13GD

Middlemarsh Street

DT13UX

Winslade Street

DT13DL

Vickery Street

DT13DT

Dugdale Mews

DT13GE

Holmead Walk

DT13ST

Bellever Court

DT13AN

Trematon Street

DT13SD

Bridport Road

DT13EJ

Crown Gate

DT13EQ

Crown Terrace

DT13AW

Ladock Terrace

DT13FQ

Crown Street West

DT13DQ

Marsden Mews

DT13AS

Tyberton Court

DT13BP

Chetcombe Mews

DT13RP

Merrivale

DT13EF

Bindon Lane

DT13HA

Hadwidia Lane

DT13WD

Stowey Street

DT13JE

Sydenham Square

DT13WJ

Pendruffle Lane

DT13TW

Sherberton Street

DT13BN

Bridport Road

DT13GT

Caseberry Court

DT13HY

St Boniface Lane

DT13GY

Victor Jackson Avenue

DT13FB

Hintock Street

DT13EU

Vickery Court

DT13BY

Queen Mother Square

DT13RH

Peverell Avenue East

DT13BJ

Queen Mother Square

DT13BD

Inglescombe Street

DT13TG

Dunnabridge Square

DT13EN

Crown Square

DT13AU

Ladock Green

DT13GS

Barlake Court

DT13AY

Wadebridge Lane

Data Sources

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