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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 39 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

5/10

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

20.52(-38%)

Anti-social behaviour

18.29(+21%)

Other theft

4.88(-13%)

Public order

4.88(-26%)

Criminal damage and arson

4.27(-34%)

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 84 recent sales, the median property price is £347,500 in West Purbeck area, with individual transactions ranging from £162,000 up to £720,000.

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	30	£437,500	£330,400	£390,000	£528,750	£626,000
Flats	2	£193,500	£165,150	£177,750	£209,250	£221,850
Semi-Detached	27	£326,500	£240,300	£297,500	£377,500	£565,000
Terraced	25	£275,000	£241,000	£257,000	£340,000	£367,000

10 years median price trend in West Purbeck

All postcodes in West Purbeck

BH206JB

Balaclava Road

DT28WG

Monterey Avenue

BH206LA

St Julien Road

BH207EQ

Newport Terrace

BH205RP

The Triangle

BH206EG

Cedar Close

BH206EU

Burton Cross

BH206NR

Cologne Road

BH206JJ

Cologne Road

DT28DE

West Purbeck

DT28DR

West Purbeck

DT28JU

School Lane

BH206HF

East Burton Road

BH206LE

Holt Road

DT28RA

Hurst

BH206EA

Lower Hillside Road

BH206HD

Baker Close

BH206PE

Ross Close

BH207LS

Chamberlaynes

DT28LE

Gatemore Road

DT28NW

Crown Yard

BH205SL

Shepherds Way

BH206AZ

Locks Court

BH206HG

Railway Terrace

BH206JA

Balaclava Road

BH206PJ

West Purbeck

BH207JE

Boswells Close

BH207NY

West Purbeck

BH206LR

West Purbeck

BH205FD

Shirley Close

BH205QD

Main Road

DT28LA

Portway

DT28UQ

West Purbeck

BH205QF

West Purbeck

BH207HP

West Street

BH207JL

Bennett Boulevard

BH207ND

Bitchams Mead

DT28BB

Station Cottages

DT28QU

West Purbeck

DT28QZ

West Purbeck

DT28DF

Winfrith Drove

DT28LJ

Gibraltar Cottages

BH205RX

Sunnyside Terrace

BH205SP

Farm Lane

BH206BN

Bindon Lane

BH206DZ

Cottage Close

BH206EZ

Burton Road

BH206LJ

Balaclava Road

DT28WQ

Ash Avenue

BH205QB

West Purbeck

BH205PP

West Purbeck

BH207LE

Blind Street

BH207LH

Southbrook

BH207LL

Southbrook

BH207NS

West Purbeck

DT28RH

Hurst Road

DT28ZN

Station Road

BH205RW

Main Road

BH205SB

School Lane

BH206DX

New Road

BH207LY

Elder Road

DT28JR

Willowborne Gardens

DT28RF

Hurst Road

DT28JZ

Thornicks

BH205QL

West Purbeck

BH206HX

Cowslip Close

BH207LX

Poole Road

BH206JZ

New Road

BH206NJ

Alamein Road

BH207FD

West Purbeck

BH207JF

Roke

BH207NX

Sugar Hill

DT27HT

Dairy Cottages

DT28GB

Ash Avenue

DT28GL

Gatemore Road

DT28ZB

Dorset Green Technology Park

BH206JG

Bovington Lane

BH206LN

Andover Green

BH206HA

Giddy Green Lane

BH206HY

Victoria Close

BH206NL

Alamein Road

BH207NN

Cow Drove

DT28BA

Redbridge Road

BH206DJ

Colliers Lane

BH206HN

Swallow Close

BH206HR

Wyllon Place

BH206JW

Elles Road

BH206LS

Back Lane

BH206NP

Cologne Road

BH207EF

Bennett Boulevard

BH206JP

Elles Road

DT28LB

Gatemore Road

DT28QY

Waddock Farm Cottages

BH206EX

Giddy Green Road

BH206HL

Water Meadow Lane

BH207NW

West Purbeck

DT28DT

West Purbeck

DT28QQ

West Purbeck

BH205PR

Newtown Hill

BH206BD

West Purbeck

Data Sources

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

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

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Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Economics

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Housing

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