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West Parley

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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.

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.