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Poundbury & Dorchester West

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About

Poundbury and Dorchester West are located in Dorset, England, blending traditional and modern elements. Poundbury is an urban extension of Dorchester, designed with input from Prince Charles, featuring mixed-use development with residential, commercial, and retail spaces. The area emphasizes walkability and sustainability, with architecture inspired by traditional Dorset styles. Dorchester West, part of the historic market town, offers a mix of residential neighborhoods and local amenities, including schools and parks.

The area is well-connected, with Dorchester West railway station providing links to Weymouth and Bristol. Nearby attractions include Maiden Castle, an Iron Age hill fort, and the Dorset County Museum. The Frome Valley runs through the region, offering green spaces and walking trails. Poundbury and Dorchester West combine functionality with heritage, catering to both residents and visitors.

Area overview

On average Poundbury & Dorchester West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Poundbury & Dorchester West is £45,900 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).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
19.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 131 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 in Poundbury & Dorchester West area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,750 up to £1,975,000.

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
Detached29£580,000
Flats39£212,500
Semi-Detached17£375,000
Terraced46£377,000

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

DT12LY

Olga Road

DT13AQ

Billingsmoor Lane

DT13GD

Evershot Walk

DT13TE

Hexworthy Court

DT13WE

Moraston Street

DT13WF

Highdown Avenue

DT12EZ

Garfield Avenue

DT12JJ

Roberts Place

DT13GN

Barlake Court

DT12LZ

Alexandra Road

DT12NA

Dagmar Road

DT12QB

Olga Road

DT13AB

Aconbury Avenue

DT13FZ

Poundbury & Dorchester West

DT13TR

Poundbury & Dorchester West

DT13BE

Widcombe Street

DT13GW

Longmoor Street

DT12FP

Castle Close

DT12LL

Alice Road

DT12LT

Louise Road

DT12NE

Louise Road

DT12NN

Cowley Close

DT13AE

Paceycombe Way

DT13AF

Poundbury & Dorchester West

DT13HT

Poundbury & Dorchester West

DT13RB

Tyberton Street

DT13RQ

Kingsthorn Road

DT13SS

Challacombe Street

DT13TJ

Poundbury & Dorchester West

DT13SD

Bridport Road

DT12HU

Coburg Road

DT13FA

Chaseborough Square

DT13RS

Bridport Road

DT13TL

Ringhill Street

DT13RA

Whitecross Square

DT13AG

Poundbury & Dorchester West

DT13HG

Peninsula Way

DT13HH

Poundbury & Dorchester West

DT13HD

Poundbury & Dorchester West

DT13RD

Kingspitt

DT12JW

Damer's Road

DT13AA

Peninsula Way

DT13AS

Poundbury & Dorchester West

DT13AT

Wadebridge Square

DT13EY

Bats Lane

DT13GF

Pitcote Lane

DT13RX

Weir End Road

DT13TP

Beechwood Lane

DT12LF

Louise Road

DT12ND

Dagmar Road

DT12NJ

Gloucester Road

DT12NP

Wessex Road

DT13GU

Bridport Road

DT13SJ

Lydgate Street

DT13TF

Oakery Court

DT12LW

Dagmar Road

DT12PH

Poundbury Crescent

DT13FT

Bindon Abbey Street

DT13RP

Merrivale

DT13SN

Challacombe Street

DT13BW

Queen Mother Square

DT13SA

Dewsall Place

DT13SG

Dartmeet Court

DT12HH

Maiden Castle Road

DT13BJ

Queen Mother Square

DT13AH

Bridport Road

DT13QY

Bridport Road

DT13RF

Paceycombe Way

DT13RZ

Lower Blakemere Road

DT13UX

Windslade Street

DT13WD

Stowey Street

DT13WW

Highdown Avenue

DT13WG

Penbugle Yard

DT13GB

Springham Walk

DT13RY

Sheepdown Road

DT12LN

Dagmar Road

DT12LX

Olga Road

DT12NR

Wessex Way

DT13AD

Bridport Road

DT13AR

Middle Farm Way

DT13RW

Paceycombe Way

DT13SB

Bridport Road

DT13WX

Downside Lane

DT12NH

Bridport Road

DT12NQ

Bridport Road

DT13RJ

Monnington Lane

DT13TW

Shapley Court

DT13WR

Haylands Close

DT13GH

Flintcombe Square

DT12ES

Garfield Avenue

DT12LQ

Lorne Road

DT12LR

Cambridge Road

DT13DX

Bowes-Lyon Place

DT13FH

Holmead Square

DT13WJ

Pendruffle Lane

DT13WQ

Briston Close

DT12JF

Cambridge Road

DT13BL

Poundbury Farm Way

DT12NZ

Dagmar Road

DT13GP

Stokehouse Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.