House prices in Dorset have gone up by an average of over £5,000 in the month of June, according to figures from the Land Registry.

The latest data from the government department reveals that in June 2022 average house prices in Dorset reached £359,603.

This was up from £354,353 in May, representing over a 1.5 per cent increase. In the last 12 months it has risen by 13.9 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, all prices saw an increase.

  • Detached houses - Up to £535,110 from £529,834 in May
  • Semi-detached houses - Up to £351,926 from £346,421 in May
  • Terraced houses - Up to £282,491 from £276,584 in May
  • Flats - Up to £191,884 from £188,458 in May

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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 £286,397 in June.

In cash terms, the average house price in June was £20,721 higher than a year earlier with house price growth accelerating to 7.8 per cent in June 2022.  Prices were up by 1.0 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.