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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 121 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-Detached18£367,500
Terraced39£390,000

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

DT12ET

Coburg Road

DT12HP

Coburg Road

DT12LG

Milford Road

DT13WE

Peverell Avenue East

DT13WF

Highdown Avenue

DT12EU

Clarence Road

DT12LY

Olga Road

DT13AQ

Wadebridge Square

DT13BH

Poundbury Farm Way

DT13GD

Middlemarsh Street

DT13TE

Hexworthy Court

DT12EZ

Garfield Avenue

DT12QB

Olga Road

DT13TR

Babeny Walk

DT12JJ

Roberts Place

DT12LZ

Alexandra Road

DT12NA

Dagmar Road

DT13AB

Aconbury Avenue

DT13FZ

Hadwidia Court

DT13GN

Longmoor Street

DT13GW

Pummery Square

DT13BE

Widcombe Walk

DT13TJ

Woodville Court

DT12LL

Alice Road

DT12LT

Louise Road

DT12NN

Cowley Close

DT13AF

Harewood Court

DT13HT

Dorchester Poundbury

DT13RQ

Woodlands Crescent

DT13SS

Beechwood Square

DT13RB

Tyberton Street

DT12FP

Castle Close

DT12NE

Louise Road

DT13AE

Paceycombe Way

DT13LN

Dorchester Poundbury

DT12HU

Coburg Road

DT13FA

Chaseborough Square

DT13RS

Bridport Road

DT13SD

Bridport Road

DT13TL

Ringhill Street

DT13RA

Whitecross Square

DT13AG

Lydgate Mews

DT13HG

Peninsula Way

DT13HH

Vittoria Street

DT13AS

Tyberton Court

DT13AT

Wadebridge Street

DT13HD

Limbry Lane

DT13RD

Kings Pitt

DT13RX

Weir End Road

DT12JW

Damers Road

DT13EY

Coningsby Place

DT13GF

Stowcastle Street

DT13TP

Beechwood Lane

DT12ND

Dagmar Road

DT12NJ

Gloucester Road

DT12NP

Poundbury Crescent

DT13SJ

Lydgate Street

DT13TF

Oakery Court

DT12LF

Marie Road

DT13GU

Wishay Street

DT12LW

Maud Road

DT12PH

Poundbury Crescent

DT13FT

Abbey Place

DT13RP

Merrivale

DT13SN

Challacombe Street

DT12HH

Maiden Castle Road

DT13BJ

Queen Mother Square

DT13RF

Paceycombe Way

DT13WD

Stowey Street

DT13WW

Highdown Avenue

DT13BW

Queen Mother Square

DT13SA

Dewsall Place

DT13SG

Stannon Street

DT13AH

Bridport Road

DT13QY

Bridport Road

DT13UX

Winslade Street

DT13RY

Sheepdown Road

DT13WG

Penbugle Yard

DT12LX

Olga Road

DT13RW

Paceycombe Way

DT13WX

Downside Lane

DT12LN

Maud Road

DT12NR

Wessex Way

DT13AD

Bridport Road

DT13AR

Middle Farm Way

DT13SB

Bridport Road

DT12NH

Bridport Road

DT12NQ

Bridport Road

DT12ES

Maiden Castle Road

DT12LQ

Lorne Road

DT13FH

Holmead Square

DT13GH

Pitcote Lane

DT13WQ

Netherton Street

DT13RJ

Monnington Lane

DT13TW

Sherberton Street

DT13WR

Haylands Close

DT12LR

Cambridge Road

DT13DX

Queen Mother Square

DT13WJ

Pendruffle Lane

DT12NZ

Maud Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.