Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the DT2 postcode area, covering Dorchester and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£286,545
Median price
£275,000
5-year trend
+100.7%
Total sales
14,570
The DT2 area has 933 individual postcodes with 14,570 registered sales. Prices are +28.2% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Dorchester. The five-year price movement is +100.7%.
With an average of £286,545, DT2 is a mid-range area, +28.2% below the national average. Mid-range areas typically offer a broad selection of property types for first-time buyers and second-steppers. The dataset includes 14,570 recorded sales across 933 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in DT2 is +100.7%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
DT2 9UH
£153,666 avg · 202 sales
DT2 9UG
£133,446 avg · 194 sales
DT2 9XA
£158,305 avg · 171 sales
DT2 9SU
£157,843 avg · 126 sales
DT2 9UD
£219,330 avg · 126 sales
DT2 8WR
£258,167 avg · 108 sales
DT2 8XR
£139,209 avg · 89 sales
DT2 8EB
£228,611 avg · 88 sales
DT2 0BQ
£217,300 avg · 86 sales
This DT2 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: August 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the DT2 postcode area is £286,545, based on 14,570 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Dorchester.
Properties in DT2 average £286,545, which is +28.2% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
DT2 is +28.2% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales. With 933 postcodes, there is a wide range of property options and price points within this area.
Prices in DT2 have moved +100.7% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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