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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

BH206HB

Sandhills Crescent

BH206JX

Wain Road

BH207NJ

Froom's Lane

BH205PX

Bindon Close

BH205PY

School Lane

BH205RJ

Main Road

BH206DA

The Cross

BH206DE

Duck Street

BH206DP

Breach Field

BH206DR

Meadow Lane

BH206FD

Linsay Road

BH207HZ

Butt Lane

BH207JQ

Muddox Barrow Lane

BH207NQ

Moreton Drive

BH205QJ

Mount Pleasant

BH205RU

Bindon Road

BH206JD

King George V Road

BH206JY

Arras Road

BH207HJ

West Street

BH207LP

Green Close

BH207NT

Puddletown Road

DT28LG

East Knighton Lane

DT27JA

Bovington, Wool & Lulworth

DT28BE

Redbridge Road

BH206EH

Dorchester Road

BH206JS

Churchill Road

BH207HG

Manor Farm Road

BH207HS

Back Lane

BH207JD

Boswell's Close

BH207LQ

Egdon Close

DT28DW

Chydyok Road

DT28JL

Butts Close

DT27HJ

Bovington, Wool & Lulworth

DT28RD

The Common

BH205QT

Mount Pleasant

BH206ER

Frome Avenue

BH206LQ

Cranesmoor Close

BH206NW

Duncan Crescent

BH207ET

Bere Regis & Lytchett Matravers

BH207JA

Barrow Hill

DT28DJ

Bovington, Wool & Lulworth

DT28RQ

The Street

BH205SQ

Church Road

BH206EL

Bailey's Drove

BH206NX

Bovington Lane

BH206NY

Bovington, Wool & Lulworth

BH207LB

Bere Regis & Lytchett Matravers

DT119EY

Bere Regis & Lytchett Matravers

DT27HW

Bovington, Wool & Lulworth

DT28BD

Station Road

DT28HB

Fields Barn

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.