West Purbeck is a rural ward located in the Dorset district of England. It covers a mix of coastal and inland areas, including parts of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. The ward features a blend of farmland, heathland, and small villages, with a landscape shaped by limestone ridges and valleys. Settlements such as Corfe Castle and Langton Matravers are key parts of the area.
The ward is known for its historic landmarks, including the ruins of Corfe Castle, which dates back to the 11th century. The local economy relies on agriculture, tourism, and small businesses. West Purbeck has a sparse population, with many residents living in scattered villages or isolated properties. The area offers walking trails and outdoor activities, attracting visitors to its natural and cultural heritage.
On average West Purbeck has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 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 of residents in West Purbeck is £50,062 per year. There are 5 schools in West Purbeck: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
BH207NW
Bere Regis & Lytchett Matravers
DT28JW
High Street
DT28LP
Bovington, Wool & Lulworth
BH206NE
Balaclava Road
BH206BG
Bindon Way
BH206BH
Jeremy Close
BH206LP
Andover Green
BH206LW
Andover Green
BH206NF
Bovington, Wool & Lulworth
BH207EG
Bere Regis & Lytchett Matravers
BH207HY
South Mead
BH207JJ
Bere Regis & Lytchett Matravers
DT28DL
Chydyok Road
BH207FB
Bere Regis & Lytchett Matravers
BH205PS
Church Lane
BH205PT
East Lulworth
BH205RR
Bovington, Wool & Lulworth
BH205RS
Britwell Drive
BH206JU
Sewell Road
BH206LG
Foxbury
BH206NH
Bovington, Wool & Lulworth
BH206PD
Morris Road
BH207HU
Roke Road
BH207LD
Blind Street
BH207LG
Egdon Close
BH207LJ
Elder Road
BH207NE
Stanbarrow Close
DT28DP
Gallows Hill
BH206BY
Duck Street
BH206ES
Barnes Close
BH206JQ
Amiens Road
BH206LY
Balaclava Road
BH206SH
Bailey's Drove
BH207JZ
Cow Drove
BH207NB
Elder Road
DT28XJ
Gatemore Road
DT27HS
Bovington, Wool & Lulworth
DT27HY
The Hollow
DT28JN
High Street
BH205QA
East Lulworth
BH205SG
Church Road
BH206BU
Lulworth Road
BH206EW
Lampton Close
BH206JL
Cologne Road
BH206NN
Duncan Crescent
BH207HL
Butt Lane
BH207JN
Roke Road
BH207LT
Warren Road
BH207NF
White Lovington
DT27HN
Bovington, Wool & Lulworth
DT27JB
Bovington, Wool & Lulworth
DT28JY
School Lane
DT28LW
Blacknoll Lane
BH207LF
Blind Street
BH205QP
Bovington, Wool & Lulworth
BH206BX
Macville Avenue
BH206DD
Church Lane
BH206DQ
Breach Field
BH206DT
Breach Field
BH206LT
Balaclava Road
BH206NT
Cologne Road
BH206NZ
Balaclava Road
BH207BP
Bere Regis & Lytchett Matravers
BH207HQ
Church Lane
BH207HW
West Street
BH207JB
Barrow Hill
DT28DA
Sandy Drove
DT28DD
Bovington, Wool & Lulworth
DT28LF
Bovington, Wool & Lulworth
DT28LQ
East Knighton Lane
DT28RE
The Common
BH207NR
Bere Regis & Lytchett Matravers
BH206EP
Bailey's Drove
BH206EQ
Cedar Close
BH206FF
Greenhill Gardens
BH206LH
Bovington, Wool & Lulworth
BH206PF
Cologne Road
BH207HH
Snow Hill
BH207NA
Elder Road
DT27JD
Throop Hollow
DT28LH
Bovington, Wool & Lulworth
BH205FB
Bovington, Wool & Lulworth
BH205QR
Bovington, Wool & Lulworth
BH205QS
Bovington, Wool & Lulworth
BH205RT
Sunnyside
BH206HT
The Poppies
BH206LA
New Road
DT27HH
Bovington, Wool & Lulworth
DT28DS
Redbridge Road
DT28JP
High Street
DT28JX
Claypits Lane
DT28NN
Crown Yard
BH205SN
School Lane
BH205QH
East Lulworth
BH205SA
Beech Close
BH205SH
Bovington, Wool & Lulworth
BH206BP
Bindon Way
BH206DU
Folly Lane
BH206HZ
King George V Road
BH206LD
Robertson Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.