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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 85 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
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
44.7(+36%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.96(+98%)
Other theft
9.58(+70%)
Vehicle crime
8.6(+196%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.61(+17%)
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 105 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 in Dorchester Poundbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,750 up to £1,400,000.

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
Detached24£650,000
Flats41£252,500
Semi-Detached6£475,000
Terraced34£466,000

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

DT13TJ

Woodville Court

DT13AF

Harewood Court

DT13EE

Shuffling Furlong

DT13HT

Dorchester Poundbury

DT13RQ

Woodlands Crescent

DT13SS

Beechwood Square

DT13RB

Tyberton Street

DT13AE

Paceycombe Way

DT13FQ

Crown Street West

DT13LN

Dorchester Poundbury

DT13EH

Chapel Place

DT13FA

Chaseborough Square

DT13RS

Bridport Road

DT13EG

Canford Street

DT13SD

Bridport Road

DT13TL

Ringhill Street

DT13RA

Whitecross Square

DT13AG

Lydgate Mews

DT13HA

Hadwidia Lane

DT13HG

Peninsula Way

DT13HH

Vittoria Street

DT13HR

Dorchester Poundbury

DT13AA

Peninsula Way

DT13AS

Tyberton Court

DT13AT

Wadebridge Street

DT13DJ

Hamslade Court

DT13DR

Furlong Mews

DT13HD

Limbry Lane

DT13RD

Kings Pitt

DT13RX

Weir End Road

DT13DG

Liscombe Mews

DT13EY

Coningsby Place

DT13GF

Stowcastle Street

DT13TP

Beechwood Lane

DT13EA

Dukes Parade

DT13JG

West Sydenham Street

DT13SJ

Lydgate Street

DT13TF

Oakery Court

DT13GU

Wishay Street

DT13JJ

Crown Square

DT13DS

Dugdale Road

DT13FG

Hayward Square

DT13FT

Abbey Place

DT13JH

Crown Square

DT13RP

Merrivale

DT13SN

Challacombe Street

DT13ET

Hamslade Street

DT13EU

Vickery Court

DT13FL

Abbey Court

DT13JL

Halstock Street

DT12HH

Maiden Castle Road

DT13BJ

Queen Mother Square

DT13RF

Paceycombe Way

DT13WD

Stowey Street

DT13WW

Highdown Avenue

DT13BW

Queen Mother Square

DT13DB

Reeve Street

DT13ED

Gallows Down Lane

DT13ES

Hayward Road

DT13SA

Dewsall Place

DT13SG

Stannon Street

DT13AH

Bridport Road

DT13EF

Bindon Lane

DT13HY

St Boniface Lane

DT13QY

Bridport Road

DT13UX

Winslade Street

DT13RY

Sheepdown Road

DT13WG

Penbugle Yard

DT13RW

Paceycombe Way

DT13WX

Downside Lane

DT13AD

Bridport Road

DT13AR

Middle Farm Way

DT13SB

Bridport Road

DT13HL

Dorchester Poundbury

DT13FH

Holmead Square

DT13GH

Pitcote Lane

DT13WQ

Netherton Street

DT13RJ

Monnington Lane

DT13TW

Sherberton Street

DT13WR

Haylands Close

DT12FD

St John Square

DT13DX

Queen Mother Square

DT13JE

Sydenham Square

DT13WJ

Pendruffle Lane

DT13HQ

Great Cranford Street

DT13TN

Rundlestone Court

DT13BL

Queen Mother Square

DT13DQ

Marsden Mews

DT13GP

Stokehouse Street

DT13GE

Holmead Walk

DT13TH

Headland Warren

DT13WT

Billingsmoor Lane

DT13AL

Trematon Street

DT13AN

Trematon Street

DT13AY

Wadebridge Lane

DT13EZ

Hamslade Street

DT13FF

East Down Mews

DT13FX

Coade Lane

DT13GJ

Ashington Street

DT13GT

Caseberry Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.