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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Slyer's Lane
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Waterston Lane
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High Street
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Coombe Road
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Dorchester Hill
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Two Droves
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Marsh Lane
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Plumbley Meadows
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The Street
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Ash Tree Close
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Central Farm Lane
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Crown Gardens
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Chine Hill Lane
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Dorchester Hill
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Homefield
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Bladen View
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Wind Whistle Way
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Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown
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Athelhampton Road
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Damer Close
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Dorchester Hill
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Stoney Lawn
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Blandford Hill
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Brooklands
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The Plain
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Orchard Lane
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Blandford Hill
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Chapel Street
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Blandford Hill
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Clyppetts
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Marsh Lane
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Main Road
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White Hill Lane
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Main Road
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Blandford Hill
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Little Lane
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Little Lane
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Orford Street
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Church Hill
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Church Street
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The Cornfields
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Styles Lane
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Orford Street
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Chapel View
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St Mary's Close
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Cuckoo Lane
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Blandford Hill
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Lower Street
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Marsh Lane
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Athelhampton Road
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Charminster Lane
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Brymer Road
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Beech Road
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Fosters Meadows
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Sanders Green
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East Street
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High Street
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Dorchester Hill
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Blandford Hill
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Coles Lane
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Coombe Road
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Snag Lane
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Athelhampton Road
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Main Road
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Long Lane
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Damer Close
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Trent Close
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Southover Lane
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Mill Street
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Butt Close
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Brymer Road
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Druce Lane
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Dorchester Hill
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Kingston Barnyard
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Broad Close
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Blandford Road