West Dorset district house prices
West Dorset is shown as a historical coverage page. The records cover sales from 1995-01-03 to 2019-03-22 only, so these figures should not be treated as a current market snapshot.
West Dorset at a glance
West Dorset is a historical coverage page, so treat these records as archive data rather than a current district market signal.
Average £215,158 · Median £181,500 · 52,188 transactions · +27.3% growth · 23 towns
- Data window
- 1995 to 2019
- Historical coverage
- Latest recorded sale
- March 2019
- Most recent HM Land Registry entry for this area
- Sample quality
- High transaction depth
- 52,188 sales across 23 towns
- Median check
- £181,500
- Mean and median differ enough to inspect local mix
- Trend signal
- +27.3%
- The five-year price movement is +27.3%.
West Dorset Property Market Overview
Postcode Areas in West Dorset
Postcodes in West Dorset
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average sale price in West Dorset?v
West Dorset has an average sale price of £215,158 and a median sale price of £181,500, based on 52,188 registered transactions across 25 active years.
How does the median price compare to the average price in West Dorset?v
The median sold price of £181,500 is 15.6% lower than the average of £215,158. This can happen when a smaller number of higher-value transactions pull the average upward.
Which towns in West Dorset have the most recorded sales?v
Among ranked towns in this district, DORCHESTER has 21,601 recorded sales at an average of £217,402; BRIDPORT has 12,624 recorded sales at an average of £208,674; SHERBORNE has 7,487 recorded sales at an average of £225,308.
Which towns in West Dorset have the highest average prices?v
Among ranked towns with enough recorded transactions, the highest average sold prices are shown for AXMINSTER (£518,363), LYME REGIS (£240,453), CHARD (£234,875).
Which towns in West Dorset have the highest recorded five-year price change?v
Among ranked towns with available five-year change data, LYME REGIS shows a five-year change of +17.2%; AXMINSTER shows a five-year change of +7.6%; DORCHESTER shows a five-year change of +4.2%.