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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

DT12JF

Cambridge Road

DT12RJ

Caesar Green

DT12LE

Marie Road

DT12LQ

Lorne Road

DT12HF

Clarence Road

DT11EQ

Wollaston Road

DT11DE

South Terrace

DT19GY

Barrack Road

DT11SR

West Mills Road

DT11TE

Princes Street

DT11XG

Grey School Passage

DT12ET

Coburg Road

DT11UD

Great Western Road

DT12LB

Damers Road

DT12HQ

Lime Close

DT11TJ

Somerleigh Road

DT12QQ

Maiden Castle Road

DT11UW

High West Street

DT12PL

Poundbury Road

DT12LS

Cambridge Road

DT12QZ

Rampart Walk

DT11JG

Friary Hill

DT11HB

High East Street

DT12NL

Fourgates Road

DT12JJ

Roberts Place

DT11SH

Acland Road

DT11UJ

High West Street

DT11TP

Princes Street

DT11TU

Trinity Street

DT12QW

Roman Road

DT11BQ

Cornhill

DT12EX

Garfield Avenue

DT12NX

Poundbury Crescent

DT11WZ

School Lane

DT12PF

Prospect Road

DT11RT

Cornwall Road

DT12QS

Capitol Close

DT19LD

Dorchester West

DT12NR

Wessex Way

DT11SG

Albert Road

DT11RY

Cornwall Road

DT11DH

Trinity Street

DT12NW

Whitfield Road

DT12TE

Celtic Crescent

DT12NJ

Gloucester Road

DT12GZ

James Close

DT11BY

South Street

DT12TD

Celtic Crescent

DT12PR

Plassey Close

DT12RD

Vespasian Way

DT11SP

West Mills Road

DT11EJ

Linden Avenue

DT12QR

Britannia Way

DT12JR

Damer's Road

DT12NQ

Bridport Road

DT11UE

Alexandra Terrace

DT11HW

Miller's Close

DT11AZ

South Street

DT12EP

Queens Avenue

DT19JX

Dorchester West

DT12PZ

Holly Close

DT11SQ

Barrack Road

DT12LN

Maud Road

DT12LW

Maud Road

DT12TH

Romulus Close

DT11UP

High West Street

DT11ET

Icen Way

DT11JN

Church Street

DT12FE

Poets Way

DT11AG

Somerleigh Road

DT12QG

Maiden Castle Road

DT11SZ

Poundbury Road

DT11SD

St Helens Road

DT12TG

Celtic Crescent

DT12HU

Coburg Road

DT19JY

Dorchester West

DT12HE

Treves Road

DT11DF

South Street

DT12QB

Olga Road

DT12NN

Cowley Close

DT12JG

Cambridge Road

DT12NH

Bridport Road

DT12NP

Poundbury Crescent

DT11WB

Linden Gardens

DT12LD

Damers Road

DT12RH

Hutchins Close

DT12QD

Hillfort Mews

DT11JF

North Square

DT11AQ

Somerleigh Road

DT19JL

Barrack Road

DT11BT

South Street

DT12HJ

Edward Road

DT12PJ

Railway Triangle Industrial Estate

DT11TL

Somerleigh Road

DT12EU

Clarence Road

DT11XP

The Grove

DT11SS

Millers Close

DT12QX

Druids Walk

DT19DX

Dorchester West

DT12TJ

Brutus Close

Data Sources

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