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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

DT12JQ

Cambridge Road

DT13SQ

Great Cranford Street

DT13BQ

Chetcombe Street

DT13WL

Penhale Walk

DT13AZ

Buttermarket

DT13WX

Downside Lane

DT12LQ

Lorne Road

DT13WF

Highdown Avenue

DT13TQ

Dunnabridge Street

DT13TL

Ringhill Street

DT12LE

Marie Road

DT12LN

Maud Road

DT12JE

Castle Close

DT12JP

Damers Road

DT12HE

Treves Road

DT13AJ

Billingsmoor Lane

DT13UZ

Billingsmoor Mews

DT13GE

Holmead Walk

DT13BG

Billingsmoor Lane

DT12HQ

Lime Close

DT13FA

Chaseborough Square

DT13AR

Middle Farm Way

DT13WW

Highdown Avenue

DT13WT

Billingsmoor Lane

DT12LZ

Alexandra Road

DT13AD

Bridport Road

DT12JD

Baynards Road

DT13JU

Dorchester Poundbury

DT13RY

Sheepdown Road

DT13UX

Winslade Street

DT13DX

Queen Mother Square

DT13DN

Harptree Court

DT13TA

Shapely Court

DT13AG

Lydgate Mews

DT12LU

Louise Road

DT12NW

Whitfield Road

DT13FY

Coade Square

DT12LW

Maud Road

DT13HE

Pavilion Green East

DT12QB

Olga Road

DT13GS

Barlake Court

DT13WN

Nantillo Street

DT13JT

Dorchester Poundbury

DT13TJ

Woodville Court

DT13WR

Haylands Close

DT12HZ

Clarence Road

DT13RE

Aconbury Avenue

Data Sources

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