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. At that price, Dorset ranks 124th most expensive of 360 local authorities — above the median for local authorities.
- Average price
- £325,696
- 12-month change
- -0.6%
- vs UK average
- +21%
- Price rank (local authorities)
- 124th / 360
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).
- Where does Dorset rank for house prices in the UK?
- By average price, Dorset is the 124th most expensive of 360 local authorities in the HM Land Registry UKHPI (April 2026), which places it above the median for local authorities.
The full picture for Dorset
Weigh crime, house prices and rents side by side before you decide — every figure is from official UK open data for Dorset.
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.