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About

Eggardon ward is a rural area in West Dorset, centred around the historic hillfort of Eggardon Hill. The landscape is characterised by chalk downland, farmland, and scattered settlements like Askerswell and Powerstock. The ward encompasses parts of the Bride Valley and lies within the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The area is primarily agricultural, with a pattern of small villages, farms, and narrow lanes. Eggardon Hill itself is a prominent local landmark, its ancient earthworks offering expansive views across the countryside to the coast. The ward includes the hamlet of Wrackington and is traversed by the River Bride.

Area overview

On average Eggardon has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 7.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Eggardon is £49,927 per year. There are 4 schools in Eggardon: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Eggardon

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £411,250 in Eggardon area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,489,797.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Eggardon 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 Eggardon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached35£520,000
Flats1£126,000
Semi-Detached15£340,000
Terraced17£312,500

10 years median price trend in Eggardon

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

Data Sources

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