House prices in Dorset have gone down by an average of over £700 in the month of January, according to figures from the Land Registry.

The latest data from the government department reveals that in January 2023 average house prices in Dorset reached £366,509.

This was down from £367,209 in December, representing a 0.2 per cent decrease. In the last 12 months it has risen by 7.7 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, some prices saw an increase despite the general fall.

  • Detached houses - Down to £546,844 from £548,132 in December
  • Semi-detached houses - Up to £360,681 from £360,428 in December
  • Terraced houses - Down to £287,000 from £287,826 in December
  • Flats - Down to £193,853 from £194,270 in December

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How do Dorset house prices compare to the UK average?

Despite the fall in prices this month, Dorset is still well above the UK average with a typical property value in the nations reaching £289,818 in January.

In cash terms, the average house price in January was £17,080 higher than a year earlier with house price growth accelerating to 6.3 per cent in January 2023. Prices were down by -1.1 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.

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