Postcode DT2 8JR is located in a rural village, within the West Purbeck ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Bovington, Wool & Lulworth area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bovington, Wool & Lulworth is £50,400 per year. The nearest station is Wool located about 3.0 miles away.
Bovington, Wool & Lulworth has a moderate 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.
Bovington, Wool & Lulworth has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 62.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 16.2% 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.
The average income of residents in Bovington, Wool & Lulworth is £50,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT2 8JR.
Bovington, Wool & Lulworth near DT2 8JR has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wool located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in West Purbeck area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,000 up to £2,750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £442,500 |
| Flats | 4 | £210,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £332,500 |
| Terraced | 23 | £275,000 |
10 year median price trend in West Purbeck
In the DT2 8JR postcode area, located within Bovington, Wool & Lulworth, there are no schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT2 8JR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Winfrith Village Stores | High Street, Winfrith Newburgh, Dorchester, DT2 8JN | Walking directions to Winfrith Village Stores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.