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Puddletown & Lower Winterborne

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About

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.

Area overview

On average Puddletown & Lower Winterborne has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28 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 £50,340 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).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Puddletown & Lower Winterborne Population
5,491
Population density
53.8 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,262
95.81%
Other White
81
1.47%
White and Asian (mixed)
26
0.47%
African
22
0.4%
Irish
22
0.4%
Total population: 5,492

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,056
45.09%
Owns with a mortgage
606
25.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
301
12.85%
Other social rented
251
10.72%
Other forms of private rent
82
3.5%
Total households: 2,342

Property prices in Puddletown & Lower Winterborne

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 in Puddletown & Lower Winterborne area, with individual transactions ranging from £202,000 up to £846,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Puddletown & Lower Winterborne 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 Puddletown & Lower Winterborne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached40£460,000
Semi-Detached28£352,500
Terraced13£319,000

10 years median price trend in Puddletown & Lower Winterborne

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Puddletown & Lower Winterborne.

All postcodes in Puddletown & Lower Winterborne

DT110BE

Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine

DT110BT

Ice Drove

DT110LA

Coles Lane

DT110TN

Old Oak Way

DT119AP

Lower Street

DT119BT

Marsh Lane

DT27LQ

Athelhampton Road

DT28SL

The Green

DT110BP

Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine

DT110HX

Milton Road

DT119BB

Bagwood Road

DT110LH

Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine

DT119AY

Clyppetts

DT27NG

Jock's Hill

DT28GN

Rod Hill Lane

DT110BN

Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine

DT110BX

Bramblecombe Lane

DT110LB

Milton Road

DT27LN

Birch Lane

DT28ST

Butt Close

DT28TH

Orford Street

DT28TQ

The Square

DT110AA

Blandford Hill

DT110AG

Field's Close

DT110AH

Rook Lane

DT110JB

Blandford Hill

DT119EU

The Street

DT119FE

Wind Whistle Way

DT110JJ

Lynch Close

DT119BW

Bere Road

DT119ET

Winterborne Lane

DT119FD

West Street

DT27SR

Waterston Lane

DT28GX

Catmead

BH207JH

Bagwood Road

DT110AZ

Damer Close

DT110DP

Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine

DT119AS

Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine

DT27HB

Dorchester Road

DT27HE

Main Road

DT28RZ

Coombe Road

DT28SN

High Street

DT28FZ

Blandford Road

DT110AJ

Field's Close

DT110AW

Chescombe Lane

DT119BQ

Bush Park

DT28QW

Ilsington Road

DT28SB

Brymer Road

Data Sources

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