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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

DT13BN

Bridport Road

DT13RZ

Lower Blakemere Road

DT13RW

Paceycombe Way

DT12HD

Treves Road

DT12HL

Edward Road

DT13TT

Kingsthorn Road

DT12LX

Olga Road

DT13RT

Bridport Road

DT13SE

Taviton Court

DT13BS

Widcombe Street

DT13TF

Oakery Court

DT13TS

Bridport Road

DT13AU

Ladock Green

DT13RN

Harewood Road

DT13QY

Bridport Road

DT13RB

Tyberton Street

DT13BP

Chetcombe Mews

DT13TG

Dunnabridge Square

DT12JN

Blagdon Road

DT13GR

Burraton Square

DT12HT

Coburg Road

DT12HN

Coburg Road

DT13SS

Beechwood Square

DT13GY

Victor Jackson Avenue

DT12LG

Milford Road

DT12HS

Queen's Avenue

DT13SN

Challacombe Street

DT13DU

Pavilion Green

DT13LJ

Dorchester Poundbury

DT12LL

Alice Road

DT13RR

Kingsthorn Road

DT12HA

Florence Road

DT13WA

Bridport Road

DT13SA

Dewsall Place

DT13TW

Sherberton Street

DT13WY

Peverell Avenue East

DT13RJ

Monnington Lane

DT13FX

Coade Lane

DT13FD

Middlemarsh Street

DT13TD

Yardworthy

DT12NJ

Gloucester Road

DT13JS

Dorchester Poundbury

DT12LJ

Alice Road

DT13AS

Tyberton Court

DT12LF

Marie Road

DT12EW

Queens Avenue

DT12HH

Maiden Castle Road

DT13BY

Queen Mother Square

DT12HX

Coburg Road

DT12LS

Cambridge Road

DT13GA

Evershot Walk

DT12ET

Coburg Road

DT13HF

Throckmorton Court

DT13FT

Abbey Place

DT12JJ

Roberts Place

DT13AP

Trematon Court

DT12EX

Garfield Avenue

DT12HJ

Edward Road

DT13DD

Bowes-Lyon Place

DT13HU

Dorchester Poundbury

DT12ER

Maiden Castle Road

DT13GG

Flintcombe Square

DT13TE

Hexworthy Court

DT12NL

Fourgates Road

DT12HP

Coburg Road

DT13TR

Babeny Walk

DT13HG

Peninsula Way

DT12FP

Castle Close

DT13GD

Middlemarsh Street

DT13TN

Rundlestone Court

DT12NF

Cambridge Road

DT13SD

Bridport Road

DT13GP

Stokehouse Street

DT13FB

Hintock Street

DT12EZ

Garfield Avenue

DT12HB

James Road

DT13GX

Middlemarsh Street

DT13LN

Dorchester Poundbury

DT13AH

Bridport Road

DT13AX

Ladock Court

DT13GJ

Ashington Street

DT12JG

Cambridge Road

DT12JX

Damers Road

DT13WJ

Pendruffle Lane

DT13WS

Briston Close

DT12FE

Poets Way

DT13WG

Penbugle Yard

DT12JA

Windsor Road

DT13RQ

Woodlands Crescent

DT13AY

Wadebridge Lane

DT13FH

Holmead Square

DT13WH

Winslade Street

DT13SH

Dartmeet Court

DT12NS

Liscombe Close

DT13BW

Queen Mother Square

DT13EW

Paceycombe Way

DT12FJ

Edward Road

DT13GH

Pitcote Lane

DT13BE

Widcombe Walk

DT12LR

Cambridge Road

Data Sources

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