House prices in Dorset have gone down by an average of over £6,000 in the month of December, according to figures from the Land Registry.
The latest data from the government department reveals that in December 2022 average house prices in Dorset reached £366,282.
This was down from £372,980 in November, representing a 1.8 per cent decrease. In the last 12 months it has risen by 9.7 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 decreased in Dorset?
Breaking it down for specific types of housing, all prices saw a decrease.
- Detached houses - Down to £547,565 from £557,995 in November
- Semi-detached houses - Down to £359,356 from £365,751 in November
- Terraced houses - Down to £286,618 from £292,259 in November
- Flats - Down to £193,527 from £196,362 in November
How do Dorset house prices compare to the UK average?
Despite the fall in prices this month, Dorset is still above the UK average with a typical property value in the nations reaching £294,329 in December.
In cash terms, the average house price in December was £26,214 higher than a year earlier with house price growth accelerating to 9.8 per cent in December 2022. Prices were down by -0.4 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.
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