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West Purbeck

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About

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.

Area overview

On average West Purbeck has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50 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).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
13.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Purbeck Population
9,844
Population density
67.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,196
93.41%
Other White
197
2%
Other Asian
99
1.01%
African
56
0.57%
Other
49
0.5%
Total population: 9,845

Housing

Housing tenure

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 91 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 in West Purbeck area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,000 up to £2,750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Purbeck in the 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.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached32£437,500
Flats3£205,000
Semi-Detached30£328,250
Terraced26£280,000

10 years median price trend in West Purbeck

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Purbeck.

All postcodes in West Purbeck

BH206LX

Balaclava Road

BH207HB

Manor Farm Road

BH207LA

Griffins Gardens

DT28DZ

Ash Avenue

DT28FP

Pride Close

BH205QQ

East Lulworth

BH205RZ

West Road

BH206DW

Chalk Pit Lane

BH206JF

Back Lane

BH206JN

Elles Road

BH207EH

Bere Regis & Lytchett Matravers

DT27HX

The Hollow

DT27HZ

The Hollow

DT28QX

Waddock Drove

BH205PU

Winfrith Drove

BH205QW

Mount Pleasant

BH207LZ

Church Lane

BH206BW

High Street Close

BH206HE

Burton Road

BH206JR

Heath Close

BH207HX

Sitterton Close

BH207JW

Chalk Pit Close

DT28RN

Hurst Road

DT28DQ

Colehill Drove

DT28RJ

Hurst Road

BH205RQ

Britwell Drive

BH206EJ

Chalk Pit Lane

BH206PH

Holt Road

BH207LR

Hollow Oak

DT27HR

Bovington, Wool & Lulworth

DT28DN

Chydyok Road

DT28RG

Hurst Road

BH205RN

Main Road

BH206EY

Burton Road

BH206LB

Gaza Road

BH207EQ

Morden Lane

BH207LW

Chalk Pit Close

DT28JH

Water Lane

BH205HJ

Bovington, Wool & Lulworth

BH205RL

Bindon Road

BH205RY

Church Road

BH206BL

High Street

BH206BT

Collier's Lane

BH206DG

Collier's Lane

BH206DH

Hyde Road

BH206ET

Burton Close

BH206HU

Toll Gate

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

BH207HA

Turberville Road

BH206DS

Cottage Close

BH206NS

Alamein Road

BH207EU

Bere Regis & Lytchett Matravers

BH207HD

Manor Farm Road

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

BH207NU

Puddletown Road

BH206DB

Church Lane

BH206JB

Balaclava Road

BH206NA

Dorchester Road

BH207LU

Rye Hill Close

BH207NP

Donkey Lane

DT28WG

Monterey Avenue

BH207LN

Southbrook

BH206DL

Collier's Lane

BH206EE

Oakdene Road

BH206EN

Linclieth Road

BH206PA

Bovington Lane

BH207EE

Newport Lane

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

BH205SJ

Farm Lane

BH205SW

Beech Close

BH206DY

Burton Wood

BH206EF

Burton Wood

BH206FE

Barnes Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.