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Dorchester West

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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Dorchester West Population

9,067

Population density

3,379.3 per km²

Crime

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

British

8,114

89.49%

Other White

289

3.19%

Indian

186

2.05%

Other Asian

108

1.19%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.54%

Total population: 9,067

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	18	£427,500	£298,500	£381,875	£505,625	£761,375
Flats	38	£191,500	£75,000	£157,750	£246,500	£383,000
Semi-Detached	28	£340,000	£251,225	£292,250	£364,988	£408,250
Terraced	43	£299,000	£181,900	£238,000	£374,750	£493,000

10 years median price trend in Dorchester West

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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