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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

DT13HQ

Great Cranford Street

DT13TN

Rundlestone Court

DT12ER

Maiden Castle Road

DT13AL

Trematon Street

DT13GE

Bridport Road

DT13TH

Headland Warren

DT13WT

Billingsmoor Lane

DT12EW

Queen's Avenue

DT13AN

Trematon Street

DT13AY

Wadebridge Lane

DT13FX

Coade Lane

DT13GJ

Ashington Street

DT13GT

Caseberry Court

DT13SH

Dartmeet Court

DT13SL

Westcott Street

DT13SW

Challacombe Street

DT13BB

Bridport Road

DT13AJ

Billingsmoor Lane

DT12HT

Coburg Road

DT12EP

Queen's Avenue

DT12FG

Peverell Avenue East

DT12GZ

James Close

DT12HN

Coburg Road

DT12HQ

Lime Close

DT12HX

Coburg Road

DT12JN

Blagdon Road

DT12JQ

Baynard's Road

DT12NS

Liscombe Close

DT13DU

Great Cranford Street

DT13DZ

Arrallus Lane

DT13FY

Poundbury & Dorchester West

DT13GR

Burraton Square

DT13SE

Taviton Court

DT13SR

Hermitage Court

DT12HZ

Clarence Road

DT12LP

Dagmar Road

DT13BQ

Chetcombe Street

DT13GG

Flintcombe Square

DT13GQ

Wardbrook Street

DT13HF

Poundbury & Dorchester West

DT13TG

Dunnabridge Square

DT13TQ

Dunnabridge Street

DT13TT

Kingsthorn Road

Data Sources

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