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Dorchester West

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About

Dorchester West is a ward in the county town of Dorset, covering the western part of Dorchester. The area includes residential neighborhoods, local amenities, and green spaces such as Borough Gardens. It is bordered by the River Frome and features a mix of historic and modern housing. The ward is home to several schools and is within walking distance of Dorchester town center, providing easy access to shops and services.

The area has a strong sense of community, with events often held at the Corn Exchange or Borough Gardens. Public transport links connect Dorchester West to nearby areas, including Weymouth and Poole. The ward also has a mix of independent businesses and chain stores, catering to daily needs. Its location near the countryside offers opportunities for walking and outdoor activities along the river and surrounding paths.

Area overview

On average Dorchester West has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Dorchester West is £46,274 per year. There are 2 schools in Dorchester West: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
15.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 131 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Dorchester West area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £812,000.

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
Detached22£463,750
Flats35£178,000
Semi-Detached22£337,500
Terraced52£299,475

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

DT11DF

South Street

DT11RX

Cornwall Road

DT11UF

Great Western Road

DT11WB

Linden Avenue

DT12HA

Florence Road

DT12HF

Clarence Road

DT12JB

Windsor Road

DT12QZ

Dorchester East

DT19LD

Dorchester North

DT11BA

High East Street

DT11EF

Acland Road

DT11JP

Durngate Street

DT11SS

Dorchester Road

DT12FH

Poundbury Crescent

DT12JD

Baynard's Road

DT12LJ

Alice Road

DT12NT

Poundbury Crescent

DT12QT

Britannia Way

DT12RR

Dorchester East

DT28YD

Barrack Road

DT11DZ

Dorchester North

DT11HW

Miller's Close

DT11ST

Miller's Close

DT12EN

Maiden Castle Road

DT12EY

Garfield Avenue

DT12LH

Lorne Road

DT12NL

Cowley Close

DT12PX

Cedar Road

DT19JQ

Barrack Road

DT11BY

Prince Of Wales Road

DT11JG

Friary Hill

DT11SB

Victoria Road

DT12ET

Coburg Road

DT12EU

Clarence Road

DT12HP

Coburg Road

DT12LG

Milford Road

DT12LY

Olga Road

DT12PJ

Poundbury Road

DT19JX

Dorchester North

DT11TS

Barrack Road

DT11DD

South Street

DT11EQ

Acland Road

DT11JA

High East Street

DT11TT

Trinity Street

DT11TU

Trinity Street

DT11UT

High West Street

DT12EZ

Garfield Avenue

DT12JJ

Roberts Place

DT12LZ

Alexandra Road

DT12NA

Dagmar Road

DT12PU

Cedar Road

DT12QB

Olga Road

DT11RP

Bridport Road

DT11HH

High East Street

DT11JQ

Frome Terrace

DT11UN

Prince's Street

DT12QW

Apollo Close

DT11XR

The Grove

DT12PA

St Thomas Road

DT12PR

Plassey Close

DT12QH

Celtic Crescent

DT12RD

Mithras Close

DT12RQ

Legion Close

DT12FP

Castle Close

DT11AG

Somerleigh Road

DT11QS

Dray Horse Yard

DT11TB

The Grove

DT11UL

Prince's Street

DT11XD

Glyde Path Road

DT11XN

Northernhay

DT12LL

Alice Road

DT12LT

Louise Road

DT12NE

Louise Road

DT12NN

Cowley Close

DT12PG

Poundbury Road

DT12TH

Romulus Close

DT19DX

Dorchester North

DT11UX

Alington Street

DT11BL

South Street

DT11BT

South Street

DT11EU

Durngate Street

DT11TP

Prince's Street

DT12FB

Bridport Road

DT12HU

Coburg Road

DT12PF

Prospect Road

DT12PW

Normandy Way

DT12QP

Apollo Close

DT11NB

Church Street

DT11BE

Dorchester North

DT11BP

Dorchester North

DT11JH

Friary Lane

DT11JW

Acland Road

DT11RU

Cornwall Road

DT11TQ

Somerleigh Road

DT11TZ

Dorchester North

DT11UB

Trinity Street

DT11XL

The Grove

DT12QQ

Clarence Road

DT12TD

Celtic Crescent

DT19JG

Barrack Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.