South West

Dorchester Property Market

House prices, market demand, and growth trends for Dorchester. Powered by Land Registry sold prices and live market data.

Avg. House Price

£322,178

Market Conditions

Balanced Market

Avg. Days to Sell

190 days

1-Year Growth

+2.6%

Local Agents

House Price Growth

Average sold prices in Dorchester (DT area) based on Land Registry data.

+14.3% since Mar 2020Land Registry price paid data

1 Year

+2.6%

3 Years

-0.5%

5 Years

+8.2%

Market Demand

Supply and demand indicators for Dorchester.

Currently For Sale

200

Active listings

Avg. Sales per Month

Based on recent completions

Months of Inventory

6.3

Plentiful stock — buyers have choices

Monthly Turnover

16%

Proportion of stock selling each month

Area Profile

Local area data for Dorchester.

Crime Rating

Low crime

97 crimes per 1,000 residents

Area Insights

Degree holders: 37%
Vehicles per household: 1.2
Deprivation index: 15th percentile

Crime Breakdown

Violence and sexual offences32%

Anti-social behaviour22%

Criminal damage and arson9%

Shoplifting9%

Vehicle crime8%

Property Mix

Housing stock composition in Dorchester, based on Census data.

Purpose-built flat26.7%

Terraced25.2%

Semi-detached22.1%

Detached21%

Converted flat3.1%

Commercial building flat1.7%

Mobile/temporary0.1%

Local Agents

29 agents covering Dorchester and the surrounding area, sorted by distance.

Showing 29 agents sorted by distance

Agency	Postcode	Distance
DOMVS, Dorchester	DT1 1UW	0.2 mi
Dorset Property, Dorchester	DT1 1UT	0.2 mi
Greenslade Taylor Hunt, Dorchester	DT1 1UT	0.2 mi
Connells, Dorchester	DT1 1UH	0.3 mi
Fox & Sons, Dorchester	DT1 1DF	0.3 mi
Maxgate Properties, Dorchester	DT1 1QR	0.4 mi
Mayfair Town & Country, Dorchester	DT1 1BY	0.4 mi
Symonds & Sampson, Dorchester	DT1 1QR	0.4 mi
Mowlam Tominey, Dorchester	DT1 2RD	0.8 mi
Anglotown Property Management, Covering Dorset	DT1 3BX	1 mi
Fine & Country, Dorchester	DT1 3AH	1 mi
Hull Gregson Hull, Dorchester	DT1 3AH	1 mi
Meyers Estate Agents, Poundbury	DT1 3BL	1 mi
Symonds & Sampson, Poundbury, Weymouth & South Dorset	DT1 3BY	1 mi
Parkers Property Consultants And Valuers, Dorchester	DT1 3SU	1.1 mi
Sharp Sales & Lettings, Covering Weymouth	DT3 5BN	5.3 mi
DOMVS, Weymouth	DT3 6PU	5.7 mi
Austin Estate Agents, Weymouth	DT4 7JY	6.4 mi
Coco Property Group Limited, Weymouth	DT4 9TH	7.2 mi
Connells, Weymouth	DT4 8EN	7.2 mi

DOMVS, Dorchester

DT1 1UW

0.2 mi

Dorset Property, Dorchester

DT1 1UT

0.2 mi

Greenslade Taylor Hunt, Dorchester

DT1 1UT

0.2 mi

Connells, Dorchester

DT1 1UH

0.3 mi

Fox & Sons, Dorchester

DT1 1DF

0.3 mi

Maxgate Properties, Dorchester

DT1 1QR

0.4 mi

Mayfair Town & Country, Dorchester

DT1 1BY

0.4 mi

Symonds & Sampson, Dorchester

DT1 1QR

0.4 mi

Mowlam Tominey, Dorchester

DT1 2RD

0.8 mi

Anglotown Property Management, Covering Dorset

DT1 3BX

1 mi

Fine & Country, Dorchester

DT1 3AH

1 mi

Hull Gregson Hull, Dorchester

DT1 3AH

1 mi

Meyers Estate Agents, Poundbury

DT1 3BL

1 mi

Symonds & Sampson, Poundbury, Weymouth & South Dorset

DT1 3BY

1 mi

Parkers Property Consultants And Valuers, Dorchester

DT1 3SU

1.1 mi

Sharp Sales & Lettings, Covering Weymouth

DT3 5BN

5.3 mi

DOMVS, Weymouth

DT3 6PU

5.7 mi

Austin Estate Agents, Weymouth

DT4 7JY

6.4 mi

Coco Property Group Limited, Weymouth

DT4 9TH

7.2 mi

Connells, Weymouth

DT4 8EN

7.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in Dorchester?

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Is Dorchester a buyers' or sellers' market in 2026?

Dorchester is currently rated as a balanced market. Properties take an average of 190 days to sell. There are 200 properties currently listed for sale.

How have house prices changed in Dorchester?

Over the past year, average prices in Dorchester have changed by +2.6%. Over five years, the change is +8.2%. These figures are based on Land Registry sold price data.

How long does it take to sell a house in Dorchester?

Properties in Dorchester currently take an average of 190 days to sell. There are 6.3 months of inventory on the market. These figures are based on live listing data.

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Dorchester at a Glance

Postcode area: DT
Region: South West
Avg. house price: £322,178
Days to sell: 190
1yr growth: +2.6%
5yr growth: +8.2%

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Market data from Property Data API. House price growth based on Land Registry price paid data. Agent count based on Appraised registered agents. Market data last updated: 10 March 2026.