Postcode DT2 8RF 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 44.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bovington, Wool & Lulworth is £54,096 per year. The nearest station is Moreton (Dorset) located about 1.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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 low crime rate, with approximately 44.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.8% 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.
The average income per household in Bovington, Wool & Lulworth is £54,096 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT2 8RF.
Bovington, Wool & Lulworth near DT2 8RF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Moreton (Dorset) located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £347,500 in West Purbeck area, with individual transactions ranging from £162,000 up to £720,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £437,500 |
| Flats | 2 | £193,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £326,500 |
| Terraced | 25 | £275,000 |
10 year median price trend in West Purbeck
In the DT2 8RF postcode area, located within Bovington, Wool & Lulworth, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Employ My Ability (EMA) Ltd | Special post 16 institution | Requires improvement |
Annual council tax rates for Dorset district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.