Houses for sale in Dorchester, Dorset


House Prices in Dorchester

Properties in Dorchester have an average house price of £378k and had 2,191 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Dorchester is an area in Dorset with 21,393 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £2.27M.


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Property price trends in Dorchester

According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Dorchester sold for £333,815 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 27,927 sales logged over the past 31 years.

Prices have fallen back over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £386,465, that's a fall of roughly 13.6%.

Looking back five years, average prices are down about 12.1% since 2021, a drop of around £46,142 in cash terms.

Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £301,225, so the typical sold price has climbed about 10.8% since then, roughly 1% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace edges up closer to 1.7%.

Frequently asked questions about Dorchester


What is the average price for a property for sale in Dorchester?

The average price for a property for sale in Dorchester is £377,707. This amount is 4% lower than the average price in Dorset. There are more than 10,000 property listings for sale in Dorchester.


What locations have the most expensive properties for sale in Dorchester?

The locations with the most expensive properties for sale in Dorchester are Yetminster at an average of £655,367, Eggardon at an average of £633,750 and Loders at an average of £593,214.


What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Dorchester?

The locations with the most affordable properties for sale in Dorchester are Dorchester North at an average of £302,425, Dorchester East at an average of £309,475 and Puddletown & Lower Winterborne at an average of £326,100.


Which train stations are available in or near Dorchester?

Some of the train stations available in or near Dorchester are Dorchester West, Dorchester South and Maiden Newton.


Property Price Paid in Dorchester by Year

The average sold property price by year was:

Year Average Sold Price Price Change
Sold Properties More information
2026 £333,815
Price decrease
-12%
59 Properties
2025 £374,949
Price decrease
-0,2%
711 Properties
2024 £375,576
Price decrease
-3%
725 Properties
2023 £386,465
Price decrease
-0,1%
696 Properties
2022 £387,001
Price increase
2%
882 Properties
2021 £379,957
Price increase
8%
1,092 Properties
2020 £350,402
Price increase
6%
747 Properties
2019 £329,235
Price increase
2%
903 Properties
2018 £322,154
Price increase
3%
960 Properties
2017 £312,931
Price increase
4%
1,030 Properties
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.

Property Price per Property Type in Dorchester

Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.

The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:

Property Type Average Sold Price Sold Properties
Semi Detached House £374,455.00 454 Semi Detached Houses
Terraced House £326,423.00 624 Terraced Houses
Detached House £536,865.00 654 Detached Houses
Flat £223,869.00 459 Flats
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.