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).
BH206LX
Balaclava Road
BH207HB
Manor Farm Road
BH207LA
Griffins Gardens
DT28DZ
Ash Avenue
DT28FP
Pride Close
BH205RZ
West Road
BH205QQ
East Lulworth
BH206DW
Chalk Pit Lane
BH206JF
Back Lane
BH206JN
Elles Road
BH207ED
Bere Regis & Lytchett Matravers
BH207EH
Bere Regis & Lytchett Matravers
DT27HX
The Hollow
DT27HZ
The Hollow
DT28QX
Waddock Drove
BH205PU
Winfrith Drove
BH205QW
Mount Pleasant
BH206BW
High Street Close
BH206HE
Burton Road
BH206JR
Heath Close
BH207HX
Sitterton Close
BH207JW
Chalk Pit Close
BH207LZ
Church Lane
DT28DQ
Colehill Drove
DT28RJ
Hurst Road
DT28RN
Hurst Road
BH206PH
Holt Road
BH207LR
Hollow Oak
BH205RQ
Britwell Drive
BH206EJ
Chalk Pit Lane
DT27HR
Bovington, Wool & Lulworth
DT28DN
Chydyok Road
DT28RG
Hurst Road
BH205RN
Main Road
BH207EQ
Morden Lane
BH206EY
Burton Road
BH206LB
Gaza Road
BH207LW
Chalk Pit Close
DT28JH
Water Lane
BH205HJ
Bovington, Wool & Lulworth
BH206HU
Toll Gate
BH205RL
Bindon Road
BH205RY
Church Road
BH206BL
High Street
BH206BT
Collier's Lane
BH206DG
Collier's Lane
BH206DH
Hyde Road
BH206ET
Burton Close
BH206JT
Robertson Road
BH206NG
Bovington, Wool & Lulworth
BH207EB
Bere Regis & Lytchett Matravers
DT27HL
Bovington, Wool & Lulworth
DT28AZ
Station Road
DT28JS
Butts Close
DT28LN
Blacknoll Lane
BH207EU
Bere Regis & Lytchett Matravers
BH207HA
Turberville Road
BH207HD
Manor Farm Road
BH206NS
Alamein Road
BH206DS
Cottage Close
BH207JG
Bagwood Road
DT27HQ
Bovington, Wool & Lulworth
DT28AY
Woodsford Lane
DT28FN
Pride Close
BH205RH
Main Road
BH206DN
Collier's Lane
BH206ED
Knowle Wood Knap
BH207EX
Bere Regis & Lytchett Matravers
BH207HF
Old Barn Road
DT28LL
Blacknoll Lane
DT28RB
Bovington, Wool & Lulworth
DT28RL
East Burton Road
BH206JB
Balaclava Road
BH206DB
Church Lane
BH206NA
Dorchester Road
BH207HN
Puddletown Road
BH207LU
Rye Hill Close
BH207NP
Donkey Lane
BH207NU
Puddletown Road
DT28WG
Monterey Avenue
BH206DL
Collier's Lane
BH206EN
Linclieth Road
BH206EE
Oakdene Road
BH206PA
Bovington Lane
BH207EE
Newport Lane
BH207LN
Southbrook
DT28DB
Colehill Drove
DT28LD
Gatemore Road
BH205QN
Canary Close
BH205SF
Main Road
BH206BZ
King George V Road
BH206LL
Churchill Road
BH207HT
South Mead
BH207NH
Bovington, Wool & Lulworth
DT27HP
Bladen Valley
DT28JT
School Lane
DT28LR
Winbrook Fold
BH205SE
School Lane
BH205SJ
Farm Lane
BH205SW
Beech Close
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.