House prices in Dorset have gone up by an average of over £100 in the month of July, according to figures from the Land Registry.

The latest data from the government department reveals that in July 2022 average house prices in Dorset reached £360,661.

This was up from £360,475 in June, representing a 0.1 per cent increase. In the last 12 months it has risen by 15.5 per cent.

If you are interested in buying or renting a home, you can see the latest properties in and around Dorset here.

How much have house prices increased in Dorset?

Breaking it down for specific types of housing, some prices saw a fall despite the general increase.

  • Detached houses - Down to £537,078 from £537,622 in June
  • Semi-detached houses - Up to £353,733 from £352,657 in June
  • Terraced houses - Up to £283,098 from £282,583 in June
  • Flats - Up to £191,862 from £191,831 in June

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How do Dorset house prices compare to the UK average?

Even when comparing Dorset to the picture across the UK, the area is  above the UK average with a typical property value in the nations reaching £292,118 in July.

In cash terms, the average house price in July was £39,157 higher than a year earlier with house price growth accelerating to 15.5 per cent in July 2022.  Prices were up by 2.0 per cent month on month.

How much could your house be worth?

We have created this map for the South West so you can see the average house price in each neighbourhood since 1995.

Sites like Zoopla can offer an estimate valuation of your house if you input your postcode into their website here.

The above map can demonstrate which areas of Dorset are the most expensive for average house prices.