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West Purbeck

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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
39
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
13.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Purbeck Population
9,844
Population density
67.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

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

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

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 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)

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
Detached30£437,500
Flats2£193,500
Semi-Detached27£326,500
Terraced24£275,000

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

BH205PX

Bindon Close

BH205RJ

Main Road

BH206DA

The Cross

BH206DR

Meadow Lane

BH206FD

Linsay Road

BH207HZ

Butt Lane

BH207NJ

Froom's Lane

BH205PY

School Lane

BH206DE

Duck Street

BH206DP

Breach Field

BH207NQ

Moreton Drive

BH205SD

Redcliffe Villas

BH205SE

Pond Plot

BH206PB

Morris Road

BH207JQ

Muddox Barrow Lane

BH205QJ

Mount Pleasant

BH206JD

King George V Road

BH206JY

Arras Road

BH207LP

Rye Hill

DT28LG

East Knighton Lane

BH205RU

Bindon Road

BH207HJ

West Street

BH207NT

Puddletown Road

DT27JA

West Purbeck

DT28BE

Redbridge Road

BH206EH

Dorchester Road

BH206JS

Churchill Road

BH207HS

West Street

BH207JD

Snow Hill

BH207LQ

Egdon Close

BH207HG

Manor Farm Road

DT27HJ

West Purbeck

BH205QT

Mount Pleasant

BH206ER

Frome Avenue

BH206NW

Duncan Crescent

BH207ET

Woodlake

BH207JA

Tower Hill

DT28DW

Chydyok Road

DT28JL

School Lane

DT28RD

The Common

BH206LQ

Cranesmoor Close

DT28DJ

East Chaldon Road

DT28RQ

The Street

BH206EL

Dorchester Road

BH206NY

West Purbeck

BH207LB

Springrove

DT119EY

West Purbeck

DT27HW

West Purbeck

DT28HB

Fields Barn

BH205SQ

Church Road

BH206NX

Bovington Lane

BH207NL

Brick Hill

DT28BD

Brickyard Cottages

Data Sources

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