Detailed Property Data for Dorset, UK

Dorset has long been one of the most popular counties in England, boasting miles of beautiful coastline as well as enchanting countryside filled with rolling hills and spectacular views. It’s also known as the Queen of the Counties because of its rich history, which dates back to 860 AD when Dorset was first referred to in the historical record. It is largely rural and known for it's seaside towns including Weymouth, Dorchester and Lyme Regis. The prominant industries are agriculture or fisheries and tourism. In 2011, 5% of households in Dorset were overcrowded and 0.3% lived in accommodation considered to be under-occupied, with 3,500 households, owning their property, outright. In total, 9% of all households were rented from a local authority or other housing association or landlord. This means that almost seven out of ten households were owner-occupied (67%) or rented privately (21%). The remainder were living rent-free or in one of a variety of supported housing schemes provided by not-for-profit organisations.

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In the centre of Dorset(BH1) long-let gross yield is 5.4%, the average rental price is £242/week, the average asking price is £233,418 and the average price per square foot is £308. There are currently 10 completed property sales per month, with a turnover of 10%. Toggle between postcode districts to see how different areas compare.

BH1
BH10
BH11
BH12
BH13
BH14
BH15
BH16
BH17
BH18
BH19
BH2
BH20
BH21
BH22
BH3
BH4
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BH6
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BH9
DT1
DT11
DT2
DT3
DT4
DT5
DT6
SP7
SP8

Long let Gross Yield

+5.4%

Average Rental Price

£242/week

Property data for postcode district BH1. Last updated April 1st, 2022 at 2:00 AM

Average Asking Price

£233,418

Average Price per Sq.Ft

£308

Property data for postcode district BH1. Last updated April 1st, 2022 at 2:00 AM

Average Completed Sales

10/Month

Turnover per Month

+10%

Property data for postcode district BH1. Last updated April 1st, 2022 at 2:00 AM

Year	Population
2021	432,348
2022	434,261
2023	436,140
2024	437,979
2025	439,726
2026	441,330
2027	442,838
2028	444,276
2029	445,640
2030	446,910
2031	448,065
2032	449,214
2033	450,331
2034	451,413
2035	452,432
2036	453,436
2037	454,464
2038	455,503
2039	456,528
2040	457,538
2041	458,562
2042	459,593
2043	460,636

Population projection for Dorset. Data from national population projections last updated on January, 2019 by Office for National Statistics. Next update due on January, 2022

UK House Price Index

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Dorset
Bournemouth
Christchurch
Poole

In January 2022, the average price for a house in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole stood at £343,811. The house price index stood at 140.24. Property prices across the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole fell by 1.66% when compared to the month prior, an increase of 10.99% when compared to the previous year.

About the House Price Index (HPI)

The UK House Price Index or HPI uses sold price data from HM Land Registry, Registers of Scotland Land and Property Services of Northern Ireland. It is calculated by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

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