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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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

Median price£370,000
Price per sq ft£356
Sales (last 12 months)103
Typical range (middle 50%)£218K – £528K

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £356 per square foot) in Dorchester Poundbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £1,490,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dorchester Poundbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£605,000£444
Semi-Detached7£500,000£382
Terraced32£492,500£381
Flats43£215,000£302

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dorchester Poundbury

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dorchester Poundbury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£525,000£345,250£390,000£325,000
2017£562,500£218,000£420,000£392,500
2018£588,500£220,000£474,999£450,000
2019£672,500£250,000£520,000£445,000
2020£550,000£265,000£445,000£410,000
2021£550,000£260,000£600,000£465,200
2022£675,000£273,500£568,000£485,000
2023£697,500£255,000£597,500£499,950
2024£637,500£252,500£567,500£479,250
2025£640,000£275,000£505,000£475,000
2026£512,000£207,500£464,375£557,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dorchester Poundbury.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dorchester Poundbury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£329£398£323£326
2017£320£284£313£309
2018£364£313£336£318
2019£361£305£314£313
2020£351£301£324£345
2021£373£313£359£361
2022£401£326£386£374
2023£431£354£366£389
2024£418£341£405£401
2025£444£318£393£386
2026£410£303£366£366
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dorchester Poundbury.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dorchester Poundbury in the last year.

All postcodes in Dorchester Poundbury

DT13RE

Aconbury Avenue

DT13WT

Billingsmoor Lane

DT13HQ

Great Cranford Street

DT13JD

Sydenham Mews

DT13WA

Bridport Road

DT13DX

Queen Mother Square

DT13JG

West Sydenham Street

DT13AQ

Wadebridge Square

DT13AA

Peninsula Way

DT13EH

Chapel Place

DT13SG

Stannon Street

DT13HU

Dorchester Poundbury

DT13WQ

Netherton Street

DT13HR

Dorchester Poundbury

DT13SA

Dewsall Place

DT13EX

Peverell Avenue East

DT13FG

Hayward Square

DT13WF

Highdown Avenue

DT13SB

Bridport Road

DT13JS

Dorchester Poundbury

DT13SN

Challacombe Street

DT13WP

Tinten Lane

DT13BX

Queen Mother Square

DT13GW

Pummery Square

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.