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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 48 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
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
26.23(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.44(-4%)
Vehicle crime
4.57(+57%)
Other theft
4.27(-24%)
Shoplifting
4.13(-38%)
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 123 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 in Poundbury & Dorchester West area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,750 up to £1,400,000.

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£550,000
Flats37£210,000
Semi-Detached19£360,000
Terraced40£392,500

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

DT13RZ

Lower Blakemere Road

DT13LJ

Dorchester Poundbury

DT13GB

Springham Walk

DT12FJ

Edward Road

DT12HL

Edward Road

DT12HW

Coburg Road

DT12NF

Cambridge Road

DT13AW

Ladock Terrace

DT13RE

Aconbury Avenue

DT13WA

Bridport Road

DT12HR

Coburg Road

DT12LB

Damers Road

DT13JS

Dorchester Poundbury

DT12JP

Damers Road

DT13GX

Middlemarsh Street

DT13GY

Victor Jackson Avenue

DT13RH

Peverell Avenue East

DT13RL

Elvastone Street

DT13RN

Harewood Road

DT13RR

Kingsthorn Road

DT13SF

Hessary Street

DT12JA

Windsor Road

DT12LU

Louise Road

DT13DD

Bowes-Lyon Place

DT13FD

Middlemarsh Street

DT13JT

Dorchester Poundbury

DT12JG

Cambridge Road

DT13BD

Inglescombe Street

DT13UZ

Billingsmoor Mews

DT12LE

Marie Road

DT12NU

Wessex Road

DT13AP

Trematon Court

DT13AU

Ladock Green

DT13BN

Bridport Road

DT13TB

Cherrybrook Lane

DT12NB

Victoria Flats

DT13BT

Corston Street

DT13HB

Hamslade Square

DT13HS

Pavilion Green West

DT13ST

Bellever Court

DT12JL

Elizabeth Place

DT12LS

Cambridge Road

DT13SQ

Great Cranford Street

DT13WB

Paceycombe Way

DT12JE

Castle Close

DT13BX

Queen Mother Square

DT12EX

Garfield Avenue

DT12JH

Margaret Place

DT12JX

Damers Road

DT12LD

Damers Road

DT13BS

Widcombe Street

DT13BU

Dorchester Poundbury

DT12HS

Queen's Avenue

DT13EW

Paceycombe Way

DT13WH

Winslade Street

DT12FE

Poets Way

DT12LA

Damers Road

DT13BP

Chetcombe Mews

DT13GA

Evershot Walk

DT13GS

Barlake Court

DT12HB

James Road

DT12QE

Castle Close

DT13RG

Moraston Street

DT13WL

Penhale Walk

DT12HJ

Edward Road

DT13BG

Billingsmoor Lane

DT13TS

Bridport Road

DT13WN

Nantillo Street

DT13DN

Harptree Court

DT13FB

Hintock Street

DT13SX

Challacombe Square

DT13WP

Tinten Lane

DT12NW

Whitfield Road

DT12HD

Treves Road

DT13FR

Shaiba Place

DT13SP

Hessary Place

DT12HE

Treves Road

DT13BY

Queen Mother Square

DT13TA

Shapely Court

DT12HA

Florence Road

DT13AZ

Buttermarket

DT13AX

Ladock Court

DT12HF

Clarence Road

DT12JB

Windsor Road

DT13HE

Pavilion Green East

DT13WU

Dinham Walk

DT12JD

Baynards Road

DT13GL

Brookhouse Street

DT13HU

Dorchester Poundbury

DT12LJ

Alice Road

DT13GZ

Welland Court

DT13WS

Briston Close

DT13WY

Peverell Avenue East

DT13TD

Yardworthy

DT12EN

Weymouth Avenue

DT12EY

Garfield Avenue

DT12LH

Lorne Road

DT13RT

Bridport Road

DT13SU

Peverell Avenue West

DT12NL

Fourgates Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.