At a Glance
Average Property Price - DT
£347,245
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Monthly Rent - DT
£1,031
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - DT
£38,139
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - DT
5.5%
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - DT
2.2%
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - DT
3.4%
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
District Rankings — DT
Top 10 districts in DT ranked by average sale price.
Street Rankings — Dorchester (DT)
Top 10 streets in Dorchester (DT) ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water Lane | £2,037,500 |
| 2 | Woodhouse Lane | £2,018,765 |
| 3 | Ware Lane | £1,650,000 |
| 4 | Downe Hall | £1,500,000 |
| 5 | Greenway | £1,462,500 |
| 6 | West Cliff Road | £1,425,000 |
| 7 | Whitcombe Road | £1,390,000 |
| 8 | Conygar | £1,350,000 |
| 9 | Haywards Lane | £1,300,000 |
| 10 | Winters Lane | £1,290,000 |
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in DT is £347,000, close to the national mid-point. Over the past decade, the area has seen annualised growth of 2.2%, which is notably slower than the national average—placing it in the bottom quarter for long-term price growth.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents stand at £1,031, roughly in line with the national average. Rental growth over the past decade has been 3.4% annually—below the national pace. The flat yield currently sits at 5.5%, reflecting a modestly attractive return for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income is £38,139, slightly below the national midpoint. The price-to-income ratio has moved from 8.9x in 2016 to 9.8x today, indicating homes have become less affordable relative to local earnings over that period. Rental affordability has remained fairly stable, with the rent-to-income ratio rising marginally from 28.25% to 28.83%.
Resident Demographic Profile
DT has a notably older population: the over-65s account for 30.4% of residents, roughly a third higher than the national average, while those aged 16–24 are substantially underrepresented at 7.9%. Housing tenure is distinctive, with nearly half of all homes (45.5%) owned outright—significantly above the national average of 33.7%—while mortgage ownership is correspondingly lower. The employment base leans towards skilled trades (15.0%) and caring professions (10.7%), with fewer professionals (16.6%) than the national norm.