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Poundbury & Dorchester West

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About

Poundbury is an urban extension of Dorchester, built according to architectural principles championed by King Charles III. The area integrates residential, commercial, and light industrial units, with traditional building styles and a focus on pedestrian-friendly streets. Its layout avoids large housing estates in favour of a more integrated, mixed-use community model. The development is ongoing, gradually expanding towards its planned completion.

Dorchester West is a primarily residential district located to the west of the town centre. It is characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, serving as a gateway to the area from the main A35 road. The neighbourhood includes the grounds of the former Dorchester Prison, a significant local landmark with a long history. The area provides direct access to the Frome Valley water meadows and walking paths.

Area overview

On average Poundbury & Dorchester West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Poundbury & Dorchester West is £54,643 per year. There are 3 schools in Poundbury & Dorchester West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Poundbury & Dorchester West is home to around 6,785 people, with a population density of about 3,332.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
19.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Poundbury & Dorchester West Population
6,785
Population density
3,332.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.64(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.19(+35%)
Shoplifting
4.42(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.27(-34%)
Other theft
3.24(-42%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,047
89.15%
Other White
222
3.27%
Indian
127
1.87%
Other Asian
55
0.81%
Irish
43
0.63%
Total population: 6,783

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,075
37.03%
Level 3 (A level)
970
17.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
829
14.79%
No qualifications
729
13.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
528
9.42%
Total 16+ residents: 5,604

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,182
39.45%
Owns with a mortgage
629
20.99%
Other social rented
551
18.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
465
15.52%
Shared ownership
69
2.3%
Total households: 2,996

Property prices in Poundbury & Dorchester West

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £359,000 in Poundbury & Dorchester West area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £945,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Poundbury & 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 Poundbury & Dorchester West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached27£485,000
Flats40£207,500
Semi-Detached19£340,000
Terraced40£435,000

10 years median price trend in Poundbury & Dorchester West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Poundbury & Dorchester West.

All postcodes in Poundbury & Dorchester West

DT13TH

Headland Warren

DT13GQ

Wardbrook Street

DT12EU

Clarence Road

DT12EP

Queens Avenue

DT13DZ

Arrallus Lane

DT12LB

Damers Road

DT12JW

Damers Road

DT12HR

Coburg Road

DT12JF

Cambridge Road

DT13GT

Caseberry Court

DT13WD

Stowey Street

DT13SW

Challacombe Street

DT13HD

Limbry Lane

DT12QE

Castle Close

DT13SG

Stannon Street

DT13EY

Coningsby Place

DT13FZ

Hadwidia Court

DT13AN

Trematon Street

DT13ST

Bellever Court

DT13AT

Wadebridge Street

DT12EN

Weymouth Avenue

DT12NA

Dagmar Road

DT13BT

Corston Street

DT13WP

Tinten Lane

DT13AQ

Wadebridge Square

DT13RS

Bridport Road

DT12LD

Damers Road

DT13AE

Paceycombe Way

DT13BD

Inglescombe Street

DT13SX

Challacombe Square

DT13GW

Pummery Square

DT12NH

Bridport Road

DT12NQ

Bridport Road

DT13FR

Shaiba Place

DT13SU

Peverell Avenue West

DT13RG

Moraston Street

DT13WB

Paceycombe Way

DT12LH

Lorne Road

DT13RX

Weir End Road

DT13WU

Dinham Walk

DT13SR

Hermitage Court

DT12LY

Olga Road

DT13TP

Beechwood Lane

DT13BX

Queen Mother Square

DT13BL

Queen Mother Square

DT13AL

Trematon Street

DT12LA

Damers Road

DT12PH

Poundbury Crescent

DT13GN

Longmoor Street

DT13HH

Vittoria Street

DT12JL

Elizabeth Place

DT13HS

Pavilion Green West

DT12LT

Louise Road

DT13RA

Whitecross Square

DT12NE

Louise Road

DT12EY

Garfield Avenue

DT13AB

Aconbury Avenue

DT13HT

Dorchester Poundbury

DT12NN

Cowley Close

DT13BU

Dorchester Poundbury

DT13RF

Paceycombe Way

DT13BB

George Terrace

DT12FG

St John Way

DT13SF

Hessary Street

DT12HW

Coburg Road

DT13AF

Harewood Court

DT12NP

Poundbury Crescent

DT13SJ

Lydgate Street

DT13RP

Merrivale

DT13HQ

Great Cranford Street

DT13SB

Bridport Road

DT13GU

Wishay Street

DT13GB

Springham Walk

DT13RH

Peverell Avenue East

DT12NR

Wessex Way

DT13SL

Westcott Street

DT12ES

Maiden Castle Road

DT13RD

Kings Pitt

DT12ND

Dagmar Road

DT13RL

Elvastone Street

DT13WE

Peverell Avenue East

DT12LP

Maud Road

DT12HU

Coburg Road

DT13GL

Brookhouse Street

DT12NB

Victoria Flats

DT13GF

Stowcastle Street

DT13TB

Cherrybrook Lane

DT12NU

Wessex Road

DT12NZ

Maud Road

DT13GZ

Welland Court

DT13AW

Ladock Terrace

DT13WQ

Netherton Street

DT13BJ

Queen Mother Square

DT13HB

Hamslade Square

DT12HF

Clarence Road

DT13BH

Poundbury Farm Way

DT12JH

Margaret Place

DT12GZ

James Close

DT12JB

Windsor Road

DT13SP

Hessary Place

Data Sources

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