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South East Purbeck

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About

The South East Purbeck ward encompasses a stretch of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, including the limestone promontory of St Alban's Head and the coastal hamlets of Worth Matravers and Kingston. The landscape is characterised by rugged cliffs, quarried stone, and traditional dry stone walls that partition the farmland. The area's geology is central to its history, with quarrying and stone carving being long-established local trades.

Inland, the terrain rises to the Purbeck chalk ridge, offering expansive views over the Isle of Purbeck and the English Channel. The rural settlements are small and scattered, connected by narrow lanes. The area includes the medieval village of Worth Matravers, which clusters around its ancient church and a classic village pond, a traditional feature of the local landscape.

Area overview

On average South East Purbeck has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South East Purbeck is £51,315 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). South East Purbeck is home to around 4,132 people, with a population density of about 29.1 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South East Purbeck Population
4,132
Population density
29.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.93(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.86(-21%)
Other theft
11.13(+98%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.26(+12%)
Public order
4.84(-27%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,911
94.72%
Other White
115
2.79%
White and Black African (mixed)
17
0.41%
Irish
17
0.41%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
0.27%
Total population: 4,129

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,344
36.69%
Level 3 (A level)
629
17.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
537
14.66%
No qualifications
536
14.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
307
8.38%
Total 16+ residents: 3,663

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
916
49.76%
Owns with a mortgage
319
17.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
294
15.97%
Other social rented
205
11.14%
Other forms of private rent
82
4.45%
Total households: 1,841

Property prices in South East Purbeck

Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £502,500 in South East Purbeck area, with individual transactions ranging from £292,000 up to £1,220,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for South East Purbeck 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 South East Purbeck over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£657,500
Semi-Detached5£410,000
Terraced8£408,000

10 years median price trend in South East Purbeck

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South East Purbeck.

All postcodes in South East Purbeck

BH193HT

Castle View

BH205DW

South East Purbeck

BH205HS

Springbrook Close

BH193LW

Winspit Road

BH205ET

Townsend Road

BH205NH

Church Knowle

BH205NL

Church Knowle

BH206HJ

South East Purbeck

BH193BX

Heathgreen Road

BH193ET

Steppes Hill

BH193JA

Old Malthouse Lane

BH205DR

East Street

BH206HH

Tout Hill

BH193BD

Bower Close

BH193LB

Alma Cottages

BH193AP

Beach Road

BH193AY

Wadmore

BH193BT

The Green

BH193EU

Steppes

BH205DX

New Line

BH205EQ

East Street

BH205EY

Halves Cottages

BH205JJ

South East Purbeck

BH193LU

South East Purbeck

BH205DJ

South East Purbeck

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.