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About

West Parley ward is situated in eastern Dorset, encompassing the village of West Parley itself and surrounding rural land. The area is largely defined by the River Stour, which forms its western boundary, and the A348 road running through it. Land use is a mix of residential development, farmland, and some light industrial estates near the key transport routes. The settlement pattern is primarily low-density, with a notable amount of open space and agricultural fields between built-up areas.

The ward includes the distinct neighbourhood of Trickett's Cross, a modern housing development. A significant portion of the area's eastern side falls within the floodplain of the River Stour, influencing its topography and land use. The local landscape is characterised by flat, low-lying meadows near the river, with the land gently rising away from the watercourse. This geography has historically shaped the parish, with farming remaining a visible presence alongside newer commuter-focused housing.

Area overview

On average West Parley has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 0.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Parley is £56,786 per year. There are 1 schools in West Parley: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). West Parley is home to around 3,660 people, with a population density of about 742.8 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Parley Population
3,660
Population density
742.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.11(-61%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.2(-25%)
Burglary
5.19(+87%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.1(-37%)
Other theft
3.01(-47%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,491
95.38%
Other White
57
1.56%
Irish
26
0.71%
White and Asian (mixed)
17
0.46%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
17
0.46%
Total population: 3,660

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
998
30.82%
Level 3 (A level)
534
16.49%
No qualifications
505
15.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
495
15.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
345
10.65%
Total 16+ residents: 3,238

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
969
60.45%
Owns with a mortgage
485
30.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
102
6.36%
Other forms of private rent
29
1.81%
Other social rented
10
0.62%
Total households: 1,603

Property prices in West Parley

Median price£470,000
Price per sq ft£411
Sales (last 12 months)51
Typical range (middle 50%)£378K – £585K

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 (about £411 per square foot) in West Parley area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £950,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Parley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached35£545,000£424
Terraced7£358,995£447
Flats9£240,000£248

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Parley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Parley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£412,000£166,950£299,950
2017£465,000£233,500£272,500£347,500
2018£505,000£172,500£383,000£307,400
2019£435,000£180,000£402,500£300,000
2020£475,000£130,000£410,000
2021£525,000£147,500£455,000
2022£590,000£185,000£395,000
2023£650,000£300,000£415,000
2024£545,000£193,000£390,000£354,995
2025£557,500£275,000£391,939£360,995
2026£622,500£210,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Parley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Parley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£296£285£310
2017£326£256£384£350
2018£366£239£405£366
2019£338£266£342£397
2020£374£201£325
2021£387£267£446
2022£445£295£417
2023£421£288£367
2024£401£268£437£481
2025£417£243£327£446
2026£368£248
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Parley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Parley in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about West Parley

Is West Parley safe?

West Parley records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in West Parley?

The median sale price in West Parley is £470,000 (about £411 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in West Parley?

West Parley has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is West Parley?

West Parley scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in West Parley sits around rank 30,200 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in West Parley?

The average household income in West Parley is around £56,786 per year, and 1% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for West Parley?

West Parley is represented by 1 elected councillor: Andrew Charles Parry (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in West Parley

BH228PE

Brierley Avenue

BH228RG

Dudsbury Road

BH228QW

Ellesfield Drive

BH228PP

Glenmoor Road

BH228LW

Lone Pine Drive

BH228RS

Linden Close

BH228SZ

Christchurch Road

BH228EL

New Road

BH228EN

New Road

BH228DZ

Dorset Avenue

BH228EE

New Road

BH228SY

Christchurch Road

BH228SA

Fitzpain Road

BH228RN

Meadow Close

BH228PS

Chine Walk

BH228RW

Heathlands Avenue

BH228RA

Dudsbury Road

BH228LL

Lone Pine Drive

BH228TY

Longfield Drive

BH228PF

Oakland Walk

BH228PD

Mags Barrow

BH228RQ

Hadrian Close

BH228SN

Christchurch Road

BH228EP

New Road

BH228SD

Cammel Road

BH228SE

Fitzpain Close

BH228RZ

Fitzpain Road

BH228PW

Glenmoor Road

BH228FU

Barrack Road

BH228SS

Christchurch Road

BH228GG

West Parley

BH228RE

Dudsbury Road

BH228RT

Lydlinch Close

BH228QG

Brune Way

BH228UB

Barrack Road

BH228TX

Elm Tree Walk

BH228SH

Christchurch Road

BH228EA

New Road

BH228FX

West Parley

BH228SG

Christchurch Road

BH228PZ

Crescent Walk

BH228RY

Cammel Road

BH228QJ

Berkley Avenue

BH228QE

Glenmoor Road

BH228HP

Dorset Avenue

BH228PY

Crescent Walk

BH228RL

Burnbrae Road

BH228QD

Glenmoor Road

BH228LU

Lone Pine Way

BH228QN

Ellesfield Drive

BH228RD

Dudsbury Road

BH228EW

New Road

BH228SB

Cammel Road

BH228RU

Druids Close

BH228QP

Mansfield Close

BH228QB

Belle Vue Walk

BH228SF

Fitzpain Road

BH228FY

Elizabeth Way

BH228QF

Glenmoor Road

BH228TU

Ridgeway

BH228PU

Chine Walk

BH228QL

Plecy Close

BH228ED

New Road

BH228EB

New Road

BH228SL

Christchurch Road

BH228TR

Church Lane

BH228TA

Christchurch Road

BH228QA

Wight Walk

BH228SR

Christchurch Road

BH228PR

Chine Walk

BH228PJ

Conifer Close

BH228RX

Cammel Road

BH228QH

Berkley Avenue

BH228SP

Christchurch Road

BH228RR

Linden Road

BH228PQ

Dene Walk

BH228LR

Lone Pine Drive

BH228PB

Mags Barrow

BH228SX

Christchurch Road

BH228TZ

Dudsbury Gardens

BH228RP

Heathlands Avenue

BH228RH

Gallows Drive

BH228TS

Church Lane

BH228EF

New Road

BH228PA

Winnards Close

BH228UA

Oak Close

BH228RF

Dudsbury Road

BH228SW

Christchurch Road

BH228PG

Birch Avenue

BH228GE

Kensington Drive

BH228LX

Dane Drive

BH228SQ

Christchurch Road

BH228PT

Chine Walk

BH228TT

Ridgeway

BH228RJ

Gallows Drive

BH228LP

Lone Pine Drive

BH228GB

West Parley

BH228RB

Dudsbury Road

BH228PX

Chine Walk

BH228FD

Chine Walk

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.