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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 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
29
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

Anti-social behaviour
13.93(-8%)
Violence and sexual offences
13.11(-60%)
Burglary
5.19(+90%)
Other theft
3.55(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.28(-50%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £505,000 in West Parley area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £2,375,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Parley 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 West Parley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached45£557,500
Flats6£235,000
Semi-Detached2£409,998
Terraced8£367,623

10 years median price trend in West Parley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Parley.

All postcodes in West Parley

BH228EW

New Road

BH228EF

New Road

BH228LL

Lone Pine Drive

BH228RQ

Hadrian Close

BH228RF

Dudsbury Road

BH228RG

Dudsbury Road

BH228RN

Meadow Close

BH228TY

Longfield Drive

BH228QG

Brune Way

BH228RW

Heathlands Avenue

BH228SS

Christchurch Road

BH228GG

West Parley

BH228TU

Ridgeway

BH228EE

New Road

BH228LS

Lone Pine Drive

BH228PD

Mags Barrow

BH228GF

Clarence Place

BH228QJ

Berkley Avenue

BH228TA

Christchurch Road

BH228SD

Cammel Road

BH228PU

Chine Walk

BH228EA

New Road

BH228SH

Christchurch Road

BH228EL

New Road

BH228LZ

Ebor Close

BH228PA

Winnards Close

BH228QP

Mansfield Close

BH228EN

New Road

BH228RT

Lydlinch Close

BH228LX

Dane Drive

BH228QB

Belle Vue Walk

BH228SE

Fitzpain Close

BH228TT

Ridgeway

BH228TX

Elm Tree Walk

BH228RU

Druids Close

BH228QL

Plecy Close

BH228UA

Oak Close

BH228UB

Barrack Road

BH228ED

New Road

BH228PF

Oakland Walk

BH228PQ

Dene Walk

BH228QN

Ellesfield Drive

BH228EP

New Road

BH228SB

Cammel Road

BH228SQ

Christchurch Road

BH228RY

Cammel Road

BH228PJ

Conifer Close

BH228SJ

Christchurch Road

BH228TS

Church Lane

BH228SF

Fitzpain Road

BH228PB

Mags Barrow

BH228EB

New Road

BH228QW

Ellesfield Drive

BH228RL

Burnbrae Road

BH228FD

Chine Walk

BH228RR

Linden Road

BH228SA

Fitzpain Road

BH228PR

Chine Walk

BH228QA

Wight Walk

BH228RA

Dudsbury Road

BH228RZ

Fitzpain Road

BH228SP

Christchurch Road

BH228RX

Cammel Road

BH228SL

Christchurch Road

BH228TR

Church Lane

BH228FY

West Parley

BH228SG

Christchurch Road

BH228SZ

Christchurch Road

BH228LR

Lone Pine Drive

BH228PG

Birch Avenue

BH228DZ

Dorset Avenue

BH228RE

Dudsbury Road

BH228PP

Glenmoor Road

BH228PT

Chine Walk

BH228PX

Chine Walk

BH228FX

West Parley

BH228LU

Lone Pine Way

BH228PH

Parley Close

BH228QE

Glenmoor Road

BH228RJ

Gallows Drive

BH228TZ

Dudsbury Gardens

BH228FU

Barrack Road

BH228HP

Dorset Avenue

BH228RH

Gallows Drive

BH228SW

Christchurch Road

BH228QD

Glenmoor Road

BH228SY

Christchurch Road

BH228QF

Glenmoor Road

BH228RS

Linden Close

BH228GB

West Parley

BH228SR

Christchurch Road

BH228LP

Lone Pine Drive

BH228QQ

Berkley Avenue

BH228PZ

Crescent Walk

BH228PW

Glenmoor Road

BH228SX

Christchurch Road

BH228RP

Heathlands Avenue

BH228PE

Brierley Avenue

BH228RD

Dudsbury Road

BH228LW

Lone Pine Drive

Data Sources

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