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Dorchester West

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About

Dorchester West ward covers a primarily residential area on the western side of the county town. It includes the neighbourhoods of Poundbury and the Prince of Wales estate, characterised by traditional architectural styles and community-focused planning. The ward extends to the western outskirts, blending newer development with established housing. It is bordered by the Frome Valley to the north.

The area contains the Kingston Maurward estate, which includes agricultural college grounds and historic gardens. Local infrastructure serves the daily needs of residents, with several schools and community facilities present. The ward's landscape transitions into open countryside towards its western boundary, providing accessible rural edges directly from the urban area.

Area overview

On average Dorchester West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dorchester West is £50,904 per year. There are 2 schools in Dorchester West: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Dorchester West is home to around 9,067 people, with a population density of about 3,379.3 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
15.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dorchester West Population
9,067
Population density
3,379.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.8(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.97(+125%)
Shoplifting
18.42(+176%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.04(+39%)
Other theft
9.04(+61%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,114
89.49%
Other White
289
3.19%
Indian
186
2.05%
Other Asian
108
1.19%
White and Asian (mixed)
49
0.54%
Total population: 9,067

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,666
34.71%
Level 3 (A level)
1,315
17.12%
No qualifications
1,179
15.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,070
13.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
750
9.76%
Total 16+ residents: 7,681

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,651
39.35%
Owns with a mortgage
959
22.86%
Other social rented
717
17.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
692
16.49%
Other forms of private rent
107
2.55%
Total households: 4,196

Property prices in Dorchester West

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Dorchester West area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £882,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dorchester West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£463,750
Flats33£175,000
Semi-Detached26£345,000
Terraced48£300,000

10 years median price trend in Dorchester West

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

All postcodes in Dorchester West

DT11DW

South Street

DT19FJ

Barrack Road

DT11UH

High West Street

DT12FJ

Edward Road

DT12HL

Edward Road

DT12HW

Coburg Road

DT12NF

Cambridge Road

DT12HR

Coburg Road

DT12LB

Damers Road

DT11AH

Little Keep Gate

DT11JF

North Square

DT11RR

Bridport Road

DT11XZ

Colliton Park

DT12JP

Damers Road

DT12NG

Bridport Road

DT12PE

Bridport Road

DT12RF

Mithras Close

DT19HG

Barrack Road

DT11BN

Charles Street

DT11TL

Somerleigh Road

DT12JA

Windsor Road

DT12LU

Louise Road

DT11DS

South Walks

DT11UY

High West Street

DT12JG

Cambridge Road

DT12RH

Hutchins Close

DT12TA

Celtic Crescent

DT12LE

Marie Road

DT12NU

Wessex Road

DT11AE

Somerleigh Road

DT11DH

Trinity Street

DT11RJ

Cornwall Road

DT11RN

Barrack Road

DT11SF

Albert Road

DT12NB

Victoria Flats

DT19DL

Barrack Road

DT11BZ

Charles Street

DT11TR

Alington Street

DT11XP

The Grove

DT12JL

Elizabeth Place

DT12LS

Cambridge Road

DT12PZ

Holly Close

DT11SU

Miller's Close

DT11HU

High East Street

DT12JE

Castle Close

DT12QS

Capitol Close

DT12TF

Fortress Green

DT12TJ

Brutus Close

DT11SZ

Poundbury Road

DT11XQ

Trinity Cottages

DT12EX

Garfield Avenue

DT12JH

Margaret Place

DT12JX

Damers Road

DT12JY

Damer's Road

DT12LD

Damers Road

DT11RQ

Damers Road

DT11SP

West Mills Road

DT12HS

Queen's Avenue

DT19JY

Dorchester West

DT11DL

South Street

DT11JJ

Friary Lane

DT11SE

Albert Road

DT12FE

Poets Way

DT12HG

Barrow Close

DT12LA

Damers Road

DT11BS

South Street

DT11XF

Glyde Path Road

DT12HB

James Road

DT12QE

Castle Close

DT12QG

Maiden Castle Road

DT12QU

Augustan Close

DT19GQ

Barrack Road

DT11XW

Dorchester West

DT11YB

Caters Place

DT12HJ

Edward Road

DT19GN

Dorchester West

DT11SL

Poundbury Road

DT11BQ

Cornhill

DT11DQ

South Street

DT11RL

Royal Mews

DT11UE

Alexandra Terrace

DT11UQ

High West Street

DT12QD

Hillfort Mews

DT12QN

Minerva Close

DT11RY

Cornwall Road

DT11UP

High West Street

DT12NW

Whitfield Road

DT11RF

Dorchester West

DT11HB

High East Street

DT12HD

Treves Road

DT12QY

Diana Close

DT12RG

Powys Close

DT11AP

Trinity Street

DT11HN

High East Street

DT11TD

The Grove

DT11XE

Glyde Path Road

DT12HE

Treves Road

DT12NX

Poundbury Crescent

DT12PQ

Hawthorn Close

DT11WB

Linden Gardens

Data Sources

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