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DT2 8LL

Blacknoll Lane

West Purbeck

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Detailed insights for DT2 8LL

Overview

Postcode DT2 8LL 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 Wool, about 2.2 miles away.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

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

2.5%

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.

Income level

6/10

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

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 298 ft away from DT2 8LL.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Wool located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
377
Population density
25.7 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
351
93.1%
Other White
9
2.39%
Other Asian
6
1.59%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.33%
Indian
4
1.06%
Total population: 377

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
100
31.15%
Level 3 (A level)
61
19%
No qualifications
52
16.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
10.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
10.9%
Total 16+ residents: 321

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
94
59.49%
Owns with a mortgage
30
18.99%
Other forms of private rent
15
9.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
8.86%
Other social rented
3
1.9%
Total households: 158

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

There were 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT2 8LL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT2 8LL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Oct 202588, Blacknoll Lane, Dorchester, DT2 8LWOtherFreehold£387,500

Schools

In the DT2 8LL 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 8LL, 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
ParishWinfrith NewburghE04003489
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 8LL

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

The area around DT2 8LL 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 8LL?

The median sale price around DT2 8LL 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 8LL?

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

The Member of Parliament for South Dorset covering DT2 8LL 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.