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West Purbeck

About

West Purbeck ward encompasses a significant stretch of the Isle of Purbeck's western coastline and its immediate rural hinterland. The area is defined by its dramatic chalk and limestone geology, which forms the iconic coastline. This includes the long, sweeping curve of Worbarrow Bay and the towering cliffs of Gad Cliff. Inland, the landscape transitions to rolling chalk downland, agricultural fields, and small areas of woodland, creating a varied and open topography.

The settlement pattern is characterised by small, historic villages and hamlets, such as Steeple with its notable church tower, and the coastal village of Kimmeridge. The latter is centred around a historic estate and is known for its ledges of fossil-rich shale. Much of the inland area forms part of the expansive Ministry of Defence training ranges, which has preserved large tracts of uncultivated downland and its associated archaeological features.

Area overview

On average West Purbeck has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Purbeck is £54,840 per year. There are 5 schools in West Purbeck: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). West Purbeck is home to around 9,844 people, with a population density of about 67.1 per km2.

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

West Purbeck Population

9,844

Population density

67.1 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

19.61(-41%)

Anti-social behaviour

18.69(+25%)

Other theft

4.98(-12%)

Public order

3.96(-39%)

Criminal damage and arson

3.56(-45%)

South West average

Demographics

British

9,196

93.41%

Other White

197

Other Asian

1.01%

African

0.57%

Other

0.5%

Total population: 9,845

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

2,431

30.03%

Level 3 (A level)

1,614

19.94%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,275

15.75%

No qualifications

1,195

14.76%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

844

10.43%

Total 16+ residents: 8,094

Housing

Owns outright

1,483

36.87%

Owns with a mortgage

919

22.85%

Other social rented

554

13.77%

Private landlord or letting agency

549

13.65%

Other forms of private rent

375

9.32%

Total households: 4,022

Property prices in West Purbeck

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £326,500 in West Purbeck area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £1,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Purbeck over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	26	£450,000	£317,500	£381,250	£558,750	£666,250
Flats	5	£164,000	£120,400	£162,000	£220,000	£224,000
Semi-Detached	29	£320,000	£242,400	£295,000	£350,000	£487,000
Terraced	25	£285,000	£251,000	£265,000	£340,000	£403,000

10 years median price trend in West Purbeck

All postcodes in West Purbeck

DT28XJ

Gatemore Road

BH205FD

Shirley Close

BH207NE

Stanbarrow Close

DT28AY

Woodsford Lane

BH206JB

Balaclava Road

BH206DX

New Road

DT119EY

West Purbeck

BH206HF

East Burton Road

BH207NP

Donkey Lane

BH207FD

West Purbeck

BH207LE

Blind Street

BH206NH

West Purbeck

BH206NG

Higher Wood

DT28AZ

Station Road

BH205SA

School Lane

BH206PB

Morris Road

BH205FB

West Purbeck

BH206FD

Linsay Road

BH206LB

Gaza Road

BH206EW

Lampton Close

DT28LB

Gatemore Road

DT28JS

Butt Close

BH206DJ

Colliers Lane

DT28QU

West Purbeck

DT28LJ

Gibraltar Cottages

BH206DS

Folly Lane

BH206DQ

Breach Field

BH205SG

Church Road

BH207NL

Brick Hill

BH207LZ

Church Lane

BH207HP

West Street

BH207HG

Manor Farm Road

BH205RR

Rickyard Cottages

BH206JP

Elles Road

BH206EU

Burton Cross

DT28RE

The Common

BH205RH

Main Road

DT28DQ

Colehill Drove

BH206HT

The Poppies

DT28FP

Queens Drive

BH206NW

Duncan Crescent

BH205HJ

West Purbeck

BH206EX

Giddy Green Road

BH205SB

School Lane

DT28LW

Blacknoll

BH207JW

Chalk Pit Close

BH205QR

West Purbeck

BH206BL

Station Road

BH205QL

West Purbeck

DT27HW

West Purbeck

DT28RJ

Hurst Road

DT27HJ

West Purbeck

BH206HZ

Windsor Close

DT28LA

Portway

BH206HE

East Burton Road

BH206BW

High Street Close

BH206DG

Knowle Hill

BH207LT

The Warren

BH207HX

Sitterton Close

DT28DZ

Ash Avenue

DT28RL

East Burton Road

BH206DP

Breach Field

DT28BD

Brickyard Cottages

DT27HY

The Hollow

BH207JA

Tower Hill

BH206JJ

Cologne Road

BH205SW

Beech Close

BH206PF

Cologne Road

BH206NF

Higher Wood

DT28DF

Winfrith Drove

BH205PS

Church Lane

BH206FF

Greenhill Gardens

BH207NW

West Purbeck

DT28JW

High Street

BH207HA

Turberville Road

DT28UQ

West Purbeck

BH205SN

School Lane

BH206EY

Burton Road

BH207NS

West Purbeck

BH206DD

Church Lane

DT28FN

Pride Close

BH206NN

Duncan Crescent

DT28RD

The Common

DT28DD

West Burton Farm

BH206BT

High Street

BH207EU

Dorchester Road

BH207EB

West Purbeck

BH206PA

Lytchett Lane

BH207LH

Southbrook

DT28QZ

West Purbeck

BH206EZ

Burton Road

BH206NA

The Briars

BH207EQ

Newport Terrace

DT28GB

Ash Avenue

DT27JD

Throop Hollow

BH207JZ

Cow Drove

BH205RN

Main Road

BH207EX

The Green

BH207NN

Cow Drove

BH206PH

Holt Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

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Housing

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Property prices in West Purbeck

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