# Beaminster Property Market Summary
Beaminster, a historic market town in West Dorset, presents a distinctive property market with an average price of £256,523 across its 1,936 properties. The market has demonstrated notable volatility in recent years, with average transaction prices fluctuating considerably. Following steady growth from 2017 through 2022—where prices climbed from £485,478 to a peak of £531,511—the market experienced a correction in 2023 before recovering to £423,037 in 2024. Early 2025 data suggests continued upward momentum at £449,524, though the sample size has decreased compared to previous years.
The town's property market appears to have transitioned through distinct phases, with transaction volumes remaining relatively robust. Sales activity peaked in 2018 with 128 transactions but has since moderated to around 60-90 properties annually. The 2026 figure of £825,000 should be treated cautiously given the minimal sample size of just two sales. What makes Beaminster particularly notable is its position as a quintessential Dorset market town, where the property market reflects both local demand and the area's appeal to buyers seeking countryside living with good community amenities, whilst showing the price sensitivity characteristic of rural property markets during broader economic shifts.
The average house price in Beaminster, Dorset is £256,523. Prices range from £12,500 to £4,452,000.
There are 1,936 properties in Beaminster with 2,458 recorded transactions since 1995.
The median house price in Beaminster is £205,000, compared to an average of £256,523.
Beaminster has 963 detached properties, 440 semi-detached properties, 366 terraced properties, 100 flat / maisonette properties.
Average house prices in Beaminster have risen by 1026.4% from £73,240 in 1995 to £825,000 in 2026.
The most popular streets in Beaminster by number of properties include Hogshill Street, The Beeches, Fleet Street, East Street, St James.
Beaminster is located in Dorset, in the West Dorset district.