Postcode DT2 8LE 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 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 2.5 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 2.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 36 ft away from DT2 8LE.
Bovington, Wool & Lulworth near DT2 8LE has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wool located about 2.5 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 8LE postcode area, located within Bovington, Wool & Lulworth, there are no schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT2 8LE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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.