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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 79 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
79
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
41.03(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.06(+149%)
Shoplifting
16.54(+150%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.49(+31%)
Public order
7.39(+13%)
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 127 recent sales, the median property price is £299,000 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£427,500
Flats38£191,500
Semi-Detached28£340,000
Terraced43£299,000

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

DT11TR

Alington Street

DT11JP

Durngate Street

DT11JQ

Frome Terrace

DT12RE

Thornhill Close

DT12FG

St John Way

DT12FH

Wessex Road

DT12JB

Windsor Road

DT11JR

Church Close

DT11RS

Bridport Road

DT12JA

Windsor Road

DT11ST

Grove Trading Estate

DT11DZ

Agra Place

DT11HR

High East Street

DT12NB

Victoria Flats

DT19YG

Dorchester West

DT12HW

Coburg Road

DT11XD

Glyde Path Road

DT19JQ

Barrack Road

DT11DA

South Street

DT12JH

Margaret Place

DT11TT

Trinity Street

DT11XN

Northernhay

DT11RF

Dorchester West

DT11AW

West Walks Road

DT12EZ

Garfield Avenue

DT12JE

Castle Close

DT11DR

South Street

DT19HP

Barrack Road

DT12RL

Forum Green

DT11UB

Trinity Street

DT12PW

Wyvern Road

DT19JG

Barrack Road

DT12LA

Damers Road

DT12HX

Coburg Road

DT11UL

Princes Street

DT11BA

Cornhill

DT11UN

Princes Street

DT12EY

Garfield Avenue

DT12NU

Wessex Road

DT11AY

Acland Road

DT11QS

Weymouth Avenue

DT12QT

Hillfort Close

DT12HD

Treves Road

DT11XZ

Colliton Park

DT12QA

Malta Close

DT11RL

Royal Mews

DT12PY

Fir Tree Close

DT12LP

Maud Road

DT12PE

Bridport Road

DT11XY

Dorchester West

DT12PU

Chestnut Way

DT12QU

Augustan Close

DT11TZ

Colliton Walk

DT11BS

South Street

DT11AP

Trinity Street

DT11SB

Victoria Road

DT11RP

Bridport Road

DT11YB

Caters Place

DT12HT

Coburg Road

DT11XU

The Grove

DT11EG

North Square

DT12RB

Cunnington Close

DT12PG

Poundbury West Industrial Estate

DT11UQ

High West Street

DT12QY

Diana Close

DT12NE

Louise Road

DT12HZ

Clarence Road

DT11TD

The Grove

DT12QE

Castle Close

DT12PB

Mountain Ash Road

DT11HA

High East Street

DT11XF

Glyde Path Road

DT11RE

West Walks

DT11XA

High West Street

DT12HN

Coburg Road

DT12FB

Bridport Road

DT11RN

Barrack Road

DT11SF

Albert Road

DT12QH

Celtic Crescent

DT12FP

Castle Close

DT11HU

High East Street

DT12NG

Bridport Road

DT11SU

Miller's Close

DT11RZ

Great Western Road

DT11DL

South Street

DT12PT

Chestnut Way

DT11XW

Dorchester West

DT19GQ

Barrack Road

DT11DQ

South Street

DT12ES

Maiden Castle Road

DT11AE

Somerleigh Road

DT12LZ

Alexandra Road

DT12PN

Poundbury Road

DT12PS

Arnhem Green

DT12RN

Claudius Close

DT11UX

Alington Street

DT11TB

The Grove

DT12PX

Cedar Road

DT28YD

Barrack Road

DT11UR

High West Street

Data Sources

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