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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 83 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 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	24	£275,000	£240,750	£256,500	£341,250	£367,750

10 years median price trend in West Purbeck

All postcodes in West Purbeck

BH206LD

Swinton Avenue

BH207LA

Griffins Gardens

DT28FP

Queens Drive

DT28DZ

Ash Avenue

BH205QQ

East Lulworth

DT27HX

The Hollow

BH205RZ

West Road

BH206DW

Chalk Pit Lane

BH206JF

Lark Rise

BH206JN

Elles Road

BH207ED

Woodlake

BH207EH

Dyets Cottages

DT27HZ

The Hollow

DT28QX

Waddock Drove

BH205PU

Winfrith Drove

BH205QW

Mount Pleasant

BH206BW

High Street Close

BH206HE

East Burton Road

BH206JR

Heath Close

BH207JW

Chalk Pit Close

BH207HX

Sitterton Close

BH207LZ

Church Lane

DT28RN

Hurst Road

DT28DQ

Colehill Drove

DT28RJ

Hurst Road

BH206EJ

Dorchester Road

BH206PH

Holt Road

DT27HR

West Purbeck

DT28DN

Chydyok Road

BH205RQ

Main Road

BH207LR

Hollow Oak

DT28RG

Hurst Road

BH207LW

Green Close

BH205RN

Main Road

BH206EY

Burton Road

BH206LB

Gaza Road

DT28JH

Water Lane

BH206BT

High Street

BH206ET

Burton Close

BH206JT

Robertson Road

BH206NG

Higher Wood

BH207EB

West Purbeck

DT28JS

Butt Close

DT27HL

Ashley Barn Cottages

BH205HJ

West Purbeck

BH205RL

Main Road

BH205RY

West Road

BH206BL

Station Road

BH206DG

Knowle Hill

BH206DH

Hyde Road

BH206HU

Toll Gate

DT28AZ

Station Road

DT28LN

Blacknoll

BH207EU

Dorchester Road

BH207JG

Bagwood Road

BH206DS

Folly Lane

BH206NS

Cologne Road

BH207HA

Turberville Road

BH207HD

Manor Farm Road

DT27HQ

West Purbeck

DT28FN

Pride Close

BH205RH

Main Road

BH207EX

The Green

DT28AY

Woodsford Lane

BH206DN

Colliers Lane

BH206ED

Knowlewood Knap

BH207HF

Old Barn Road

DT28LL

Blacknoll Lane

DT28RB

West Purbeck

DT28RL

East Burton Road

BH207HN

Puddletown Road

BH206DB

Spring Street

BH206NA

The Briars

BH207LU

Rye Hill Close

BH207NP

Donkey Lane

BH207NU

Puddletown Road

BH207LN

Southbrook

BH206DL

Colliers Lane

BH206EE

Oakdene Road

BH206EN

Linclieth Road

BH206PA

Lytchett Lane

BH207EE

Newport Lane

DT28DB

Colehill Drove

DT28LD

Gatemore Road

BH205QN

Canary Close

BH205SF

The Launches

BH206BZ

King George V Road

BH206LL

Churchill Road

BH207HT

West Street

BH207NH

West Purbeck

DT27HP

Bladen Valley

BH205SJ

Farm Lane

BH205SW

Beech Close

BH206DY

Hillside Road

BH206EF

Burton Wood

BH206JX

Wain Road

DT28JT

School Lane

DT28LR

Winbrook Fold

BH206FE

Barnes Close

BH206HB

Sandhills Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

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

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in West Purbeck

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