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DT2 8DL

Chydyok Road

West Purbeck

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Overview

Postcode DT2 8DL is located in a rural hamlet, within the West Purbeck ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Bovington, Wool & Lulworth area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bovington, Wool & Lulworth is £54,096 per year. The nearest station is Moreton (Dorset), about 3.7 miles away. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is God's Pocket.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Bovington, Wool & Lulworth has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,392 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Bovington, Wool & Lulworth has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.8%

Approximately 7.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Bovington, Wool & Lulworth is £54,096 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT2 8DL.

Flood risk

No risk

Bovington, Wool & Lulworth near DT2 8DL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Moreton (Dorset) located about 3.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DT2 8DL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miGod's PocketSmallWalking directions to God's Pocket

Area Profile

Population
154
Population density
12.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.92(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.74(-35%)
Public order
7.31(+12%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.48(-16%)
Other theft
3.65(-35%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
138
89.03%
Other White
12
7.74%
Other Asian
2
1.29%
Indian
1
0.65%
African
1
0.65%
Total population: 155

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
50
38.17%
Level 3 (A level)
26
19.85%
No qualifications
15
11.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
11.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
9.16%
Total 16+ residents: 131

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
20
31.25%
Owns with a mortgage
14
21.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
20.31%
Other forms of private rent
12
18.75%
Other social rented
5
7.81%
Total households: 64

Property prices in West Purbeck

Median price£325,000
Price per sq ft£353
Sales (last 12 months)93
Typical range (middle 50%)£280K – £415K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 (about £353 per square foot) in West Purbeck area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £1,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Purbeck over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached35£450,000£395
Semi-Detached27£315,000£358
Terraced24£282,500£342
Flats7£185,000£302

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Purbeck

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Purbeck.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£375,000£130,000£226,000£210,000
2017£397,500£151,250£263,750£225,000
2018£365,000£150,000£280,000£223,000
2019£375,000£142,500£250,000£248,000
2020£395,000£151,250£282,000£237,500
2021£410,000£176,000£300,000£258,500
2022£475,000£163,750£351,500£289,375
2023£463,750£185,000£363,500£290,000
2024£418,750£175,000£348,250£265,000
2025£447,500£163,250£320,000£277,500
2026£430,000£185,500£330,000£272,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Purbeck.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Purbeck.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£268£196£260£254
2017£322£260£284£241
2018£330£302£296£286
2019£319£290£279£282
2020£303£259£315£294
2021£333£277£309£291
2022£381£307£383£349
2023£372£337£369£351
2024£371£295£384£345
2025£389£335£358£343
2026£409£279£336£327
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Purbeck.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Purbeck in the last year.

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the DT2 8DL postcode area, located within Bovington, Wool & Lulworth, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dorset district (2025-26).

Band A£1,754
Band B£2,046
Band C£2,338
Band D£2,630
Band E£3,215
Band F£3,799
Band G£4,384
Band H£5,261

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DT2 8DL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Laura Jane Beddow

West Purbeck - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Michael John Baker

West Purbeck - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Lloyd Hatton

South Dorset - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictDorsetE06000059
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth DorsetE14001485
WardWest PurbeckE05012728
ParishChaldon HerringE04003468
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bovington, Wool & LulworthE02004266
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dorset 035BE01020490
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DT2 8DL

Is DT2 8DL (Bovington, Wool & Lulworth) safe?

The area around DT2 8DL records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.

What is the average house price near DT2 8DL?

The median sale price around DT2 8DL in Bovington, Wool & Lulworth is £325,000 (about £353 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around DT2 8DL?

DT2 8DL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,392 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DT2 8DL (Bovington, Wool & Lulworth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Dorset covering DT2 8DL is Lloyd Hatton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Laura Jane Beddow (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Michael John Baker (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.