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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

DT13HQ

Great Cranford Street

DT13TN

Rundlestone Court

DT12JF

Cambridge Road

DT13BL

Queen Mother Square

DT13GP

Stokehouse Street

DT12ER

Maiden Castle Road

DT13GE

Holmead Walk

DT13TH

Headland Warren

DT13WT

Billingsmoor Lane

DT13AL

Trematon Street

DT13AN

Trematon Street

DT13AY

Wadebridge Lane

DT13FX

Coade Lane

DT13GJ

Ashington Street

DT13GT

Caseberry Court

DT13SH

Dartmeet Court

DT12EW

Queens Avenue

DT13SL

Westcott Street

DT13SW

Challacombe Street

DT12EP

Queens Avenue

DT12FG

St John Way

DT12HT

Coburg Road

DT12JN

Blagdon Road

DT13AJ

Billingsmoor Lane

DT13DU

Pavilion Green

DT13FY

Coade Square

DT13GR

Burraton Square

DT12GZ

James Close

DT12HN

Coburg Road

DT12HQ

Lime Close

DT12HX

Coburg Road

DT12JQ

Cambridge Road

DT12NS

Liscombe Close

DT13BB

George Terrace

DT13DZ

Arrallus Lane

DT13SE

Taviton Court

DT13SR

Hermitage Court

DT12HZ

Clarence Road

DT12LP

Maud Road

DT13BQ

Chetcombe Street

DT13GG

Flintcombe Square

DT13GQ

Wardbrook Street

DT13HF

Throckmorton Court

DT13TT

Kingsthorn Road

DT13TG

Dunnabridge Square

DT13TQ

Dunnabridge Street

DT13JU

Dorchester Poundbury

Data Sources

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