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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Lower Steppes
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High Street
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Corfe Castle & Langton Matravers
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Grange Road
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The Lane
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Coombe Hill
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Burnham's Lane
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South Street
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Agglestone Road
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Bower Close
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East Street
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Binnegar Lane
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Bindon Lane
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East Drove
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Priest's Way
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Bonvils Road
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Pikes Lane
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Furzebrook Road
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Tabbit's Hill Lane
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Watery Lane
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Calcraft Road
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Sandy Hill Lane
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Tyneham Road
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Ferry Road
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Heath Green Road
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Meadus's Lane
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Puddletown Road
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Hollands Close
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Crack Lane
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Priest's Way
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The Square
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Hollands Close
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Holme Lane
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Bovington, Wool & Lulworth
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Station Road
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Old Quarry Close
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Agglestone Road
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Durnford Drove
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Grange Hill
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Church Knowle
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Holme Lane
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Mount Pleasant Lane
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Coombe Hill
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Flower Meadow Lane
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Bushey Lane
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Bovington, Wool & Lulworth
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Roman Barn
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Coombe Hill
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Crack Lane
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Haycraft's Lane
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Springwell Close
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Springwell Close
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Valley Road
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Breaches Lane
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Kingston Lane
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Battle Mead
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Church Knowle
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Middlefield
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Beach Road
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Kingston Lane
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East Street
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East Street
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Battle Mead
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East Street
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Kingston Hill
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Toms Field Road
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Serrells Mead
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Higher Filbank
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Tyneham Road
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Bonvils Road
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Renscombe Road