South East Purbeck is a coastal ward in Dorset, known for its mix of rural landscapes and historic settlements. The area includes parts of the Isle of Purbeck, with villages like Worth Matravers and Langton Matravers. The Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, runs along its shoreline, featuring landmarks such as St Aldhelm’s Head and Chapman’s Pool. The ward has a mix of farmland, chalk downland, and coastal cliffs, with limited urban development.
The local economy is tied to tourism, agriculture, and small-scale industries. Villages retain traditional character, with stone cottages and narrow lanes. Swanage, the nearest town, provides services and transport links. The ward has a strong sense of community, with events often centred around local heritage and natural surroundings. Public footpaths and coastal trails attract walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. Housing is a mix of older properties and newer developments, with demand influenced by the area’s scenic appeal.
On average South East Purbeck has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in South East Purbeck is £48,881 per year. There are 2 schools in South East Purbeck: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £490,000 in South East Purbeck area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £900,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £645,000; semi-detached at £405,000; terraced at £397,500; flats at £250,000.
10 years price trend in South East Purbeck
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Mount Pleasant Lane
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Corfe Castle & Langton Matravers
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Corfe Castle & Langton Matravers
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Puddletown Road
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Ferry Road
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Furzebrook Road
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Grange Hill
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Holme Lane
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Beach Road
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Heatherside
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High Street
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East Street
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East Street
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Devil's Staircase
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Heath Green Road
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Corfe Castle & Langton Matravers
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Bovington, Wool & Lulworth
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Furzebrook Road
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Corfe Castle & Langton Matravers
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Church Knowle
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Devil's Staircase
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Manor Road
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Beach Road
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Kingston Hill
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Breaches Lane
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Corfe Castle & Langton Matravers
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Corfe Castle & Langton Matravers
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Holme Lane
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School Lane
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Durnford Drove
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St George's Close
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Bonvils Road
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Valley Road
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Corfe Castle & Langton Matravers
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Corfe Castle & Langton Matravers
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Binnegar Lane
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Corfe Castle & Langton Matravers
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South Street
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Church Knowle
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Corfe Castle & Langton Matravers
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Garfield Lane
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Ferry Road
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Valley Road
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Priest's Way
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Newfoundland Close
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Corfe Castle & Langton Matravers
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Tabbit's Hill Lane
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Corfe Castle & Langton Matravers
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Webbers Close
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Middle Street
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Corfe Castle & Langton Matravers
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Holme Lane
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Colletts Close
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Swanage Road
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Swanage Road
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Swanage Road
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Church Road
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Ferry Road
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High Street
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Three Acre Lane
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Gypshayes
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Calcraft Road
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Ower Passage
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Corfe Castle & Langton Matravers
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High Street
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Kingston Lane
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Colletts Close
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North Street
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Crack Lane
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Corfe Castle & Langton Matravers
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High Street
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Arne Road
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Devil's Staircase
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Bindon Lane
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Puddletown Road
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Bovington, Wool & Lulworth
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Puddletown Road
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East Street
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Corfe Castle & Langton Matravers
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Corfe Castle & Langton Matravers
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Newfoundland Close
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Grange Road
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Hollands Close
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Watery Lane
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Haycraft's Lane
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Crack Lane
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The Hyde
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Haycraft's Lane
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Tilbury Mead
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The Square
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Hollands Close
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Kingston Hill
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Corfe Castle & Langton Matravers
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Corfe Castle & Langton Matravers
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Binnegar Lane
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Capston Field
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Corfe Castle & Langton Matravers
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Corfe Castle & Langton Matravers
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Corfe Castle & Langton Matravers
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Middle Street