Real sold price data from HM Land Registry · Last 5 years · Excludes most recent 3 months (reporting lag)
Property Market Overview — Dorchester has seen substantial activity over five years, with nearly 4,900 transactions recorded. The median price sits at £342,000, though the mean of £408,789 reflects a concentration of higher-value sales pulling the average upward. The market experienced a notable 47% decline from its peak, with recent 12-month averages significantly lower at £211,350.
Property Types and Price Differences — Detached homes command the highest prices at £550,410 on average, more than double the price of flats at £243,298. Terraced properties occupy the middle ground at £335,466, while semi-detached homes average £380,445. Detached homes account for the largest share of sales at 1,362 transactions, suggesting strong demand across the market's upper price tier.
Price Trends Over Time — Prices peaked in 2023 at £440,867 before declining sharply. The 2024 average dropped to £391,162, and the latest 12-month figure of £211,350 represents a dramatic shift, though this may reflect a change in transaction mix rather than uniform depreciation across all property types.
What Stands Out — The recent price range is exceptionally wide, spanning from £132,700 to £1,032,380, indicating a highly diverse market. The steep recent decline warrants closer inspection, as the £211,350 average differs markedly from historical norms, suggesting either a shift in buyer activity or a significant composition change in recent sales.
| Street | Sales | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|
| Warmwell Road | 89 | £396,055 |
| High Street | 83 | £427,409 |
| Dorchester Road | 79 | £377,240 |
| High West Street | 59 | £264,689 |
| London Road | 57 | £255,628 |
| Hawthorn Road | 54 | £196,516 |
| South Walks Road | 52 | £212,212 |
| Somerleigh Road | 44 | £309,157 |
| High East Street | 40 | £220,030 |
| Hamslade Street | 40 | £389,886 |
| Date | Address | Postcode | Price | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 57 Empool Close | DT2 8BX | £132,700 | Terraced |
| Jan 2026 | 2 Old Fox Cottages | DT2 7PL | £290,000 | Terraced |
| Dec 2025 | OAK HOUSE Poundbury Road | DT1 1SW | £1,032,380 | Other |
| Dec 2025 | 27 Church Street | DT1 1JN | £250,000 | Semi-detached |
| Dec 2025 | 3, TRINITY COTTAGES Grey School Passage | DT1 1XQ | £330,000 | Terraced |
| Dec 2025 | LOWER HEATH COTTAGE | DT2 8QL | £1,000,000 | Detached |
| Dec 2025 | 24 Salisbury Mews | DT1 1QP | £138,000 | Flat |
| Dec 2025 | FLAT 5, PHOENIX HOUSE, 16 High East Street | DT1 1HH | £135,000 | Flat |
| Dec 2025 | 3 Marsden Mews | DT1 3DQ | £255,000 | Semi-detached |
| Dec 2025 | 20 Mill Street | DT2 8SH | £385,000 | Semi-detached |
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Prices in Dorchester have decreased by 47% over the past 5 years. The current mean price is £408,789 and the median is £342,000.
The mean average property price in Dorchester is £408,789 based on 4,875 sales over the last 5 years. The median price (the middle value, less affected by extremes) is £342,000.
The most expensive property type in Dorchester is detached homes, averaging £550,410. The most affordable is flats, averaging £243,298. There have been 4,875 total sales in the last 5 years.
There have been 4,875 property sales recorded in Dorchester over the past 5 years, based on HM Land Registry data. The busiest street is Warmwell Road with 89 sales.
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