Puddletown & Lower Winterborne ward is located in the Dorset Council area, covering a mix of rural villages and farmland. The ward includes the historic village of Puddletown, known for its connections to Thomas Hardy, and the smaller settlements of Lower Winterborne. The area is characterised by traditional thatched cottages, a medieval church, and the River Piddle, which flows through the landscape. Agriculture remains a key part of the local economy, with fields and woodlands shaping the surroundings.
The ward offers a quiet, countryside lifestyle with easy access to larger towns like Dorchester. Community events, such as the Puddletown Scarecrow Festival, bring residents together. Public transport links are limited, reflecting the rural nature of the area. The landscape includes gentle hills, valleys, and pockets of ancient woodland, providing opportunities for walking and outdoor activities. The ward maintains a strong sense of heritage, with many buildings dating back centuries.
On average Puddletown & Lower Winterborne has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Puddletown & Lower Winterborne is £50,334 per year. There are 6 schools in Puddletown & Lower Winterborne: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Puddletown & Lower Winterborne area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £1,075,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £490,000; semi-detached at £340,000; terraced at £265,000; flats at £176,000.
10 years price trend in Puddletown & Lower Winterborne
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Bush Park
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Blandford Road
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Ilsington Road
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Brymer Road
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Fox View
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Fox View
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Milton Road Close
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Common Drove
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Butt Close
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Beech Road
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Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown
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Church Hill
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Kingston Barnyard
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Southover Lane
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Bellbury Close
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Blandford Hill
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Chapel Street
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Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine
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Whatcombe Lane
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Bere Road
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East Street
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Vermin Lane
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Marsh Lane
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Athelhampton Road
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High Street
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Ash Tree Close
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Bush Park
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Bere Road
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Damer Close
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Church Hill
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West Street
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White Hill
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Warren Road
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Blandford Road
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Milom Lane
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Orford Street
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Chescombe Lane
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Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine
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Damer Close
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Dorchester Hill
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The Rings
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Whatcombe Lane
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Wares Close
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Slyer's Lane
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High Street
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Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown
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Common Drove
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Mill Street
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The Moor
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Fosters Meadows
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Blandford Hill
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Hopsfield
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Bladen View
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Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine
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The Plain
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New Street
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The Moor
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Ansty Lane
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Chapel Street
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Main Road
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Backwater
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Dorchester Hill
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Chapel Street
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Main Road
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Druce Lane
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Sherrings Green
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Blandford Road
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Backwater
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Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine
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Dunbury Lane
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Homefield
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Hopsfield
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Blandford Hill
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Noah Henville Corner
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Bere Road
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Marsh Lane
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