Average house price in Dorset
The average house price in Dorset (South West) is £325,696, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index (April 2026). Prices have fallen by 0.6% over the last 12 months. That is 21% above the UK average of £270,080.
- Average price
- £325,696
- 12-month change
- -0.6%
- vs UK average
- +21%
Average price by property type
| Property type | Average price |
|---|---|
| Detached | £515,757 |
| Semi-detached | £330,601 |
| Terraced | £265,409 |
| Flat / maisonette | £167,694 |
Nearby areas in South West
- North Somerset£313,919
- Tewkesbury£319,597
- Wiltshire£325,267
- Cheltenham£332,502
- South Gloucestershire£338,054
- Stroud£345,405
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average house price in Dorset?
- The average house price in Dorset is £325,696, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index (April 2026). That compares with a UK average of £270,080.
- Are house prices rising in Dorset?
- Average house prices in Dorset have fallen by 0.6% over the 12 months to April 2026 (HM Land Registry UKHPI).
- How much is a detached house in Dorset?
- An average detached home in Dorset costs £515,757 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- How much is a flat in Dorset?
- An average flat or maisonette in Dorset costs £167,694 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- Is Dorset expensive compared with the UK average?
- Dorset's average house price of £325,696 is 21% above the UK average of £270,080 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
Reference period: April 2026 (latest published UKHPI edition). Source: HM Land Registry — UK House Price Index (UKHPI). Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.