Area guide · Dorset

Living in Fortuneswell

A snapshot of life in Fortuneswell, South West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Fortuneswell is a village in Dorset, South West with a population of 4,554. The average house price is £505,000 and the overall crime rate is 45.0 per 1,000 residents.

Where Fortuneswell ranks

Population

4,554

Avg House Price

£505,000

Crime Rate

45.0/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

391 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,709

Median Age

51.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Price Trend (10 Years)

Fortuneswell prices have risen 249% over the last 9 years (£144,833 → £505,000).

Property Type	Average	Median
Detached	N/A	N/A
Semi-Detached	N/A	N/A
Terraced	N/A	N/A
Flat	N/A	N/A

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Fortuneswell is 45.0 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Fortuneswell: violent crime (42% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	0
Primary	0
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Fortuneswell averages 391 Mbps — 291% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Fortuneswell homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 56% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	68.3
% Rated C or Above	56%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,375

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,554
Median Age	51.1
Median Household Income	£29,709
Employment Rate	52.1%
Owner Occupied	70.4%
Degree-Level Qualified	31.5%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Fortuneswell?

The average house price in Fortuneswell is £505,000 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

Is Fortuneswell a safe place to live?

Fortuneswell has a recorded crime rate of 45.0 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

What broadband speeds are available in Fortuneswell?

Average broadband download speeds in Fortuneswell are around 391 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96.7% of premises.

How big is Fortuneswell?

Fortuneswell is a settlement in Dorset with a population of approximately 4,554.

Most compared with

How does Fortuneswell stack up against its neighbours?

Chickerell

Fortuneswell

House price: £329,167 · £505,000
Crime rate: 45.1 · 45
Distance: 4.9 mi

Dorchester (Dorset)

Fortuneswell

House price: £406,621 · £505,000
Crime rate: 44.9 · 45
Distance: 10.4 mi

Fortuneswell

Weston (Dorset)

House price: £505,000 · £375,090
Crime rate: 45 · 44.9
Distance: 1.4 mi

Fortuneswell

Weymouth

House price: £505,000 · £299,141
Crime rate: 45 · 44.9
Distance: 3.9 mi

Fortuneswell

Wool

House price: £505,000 · £379,983
Crime rate: 45 · 45.2
Distance: 12.6 mi

Amesbury

Fortuneswell

House price: £318,972 · £505,000
Crime rate: 48.8 · 45
Distance: 51.2 mi

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