Poundbury – North West Quadrant

Poundbury, Dorset, offers a unique and attractive way of life, combining traditional architecture with modern community-focused planning. 

Designed to encourage walking and social interaction, the development features a mix of homes, shops, cafés, and workplaces all within easy reach. Residents benefit from a strong sense of community, well-maintained public spaces, low traffic levels, and excellent access to both the Dorset countryside and the nearby county town of Dorchester. 

With its distinctive character, sustainable design principles, and high quality of life, Poundbury is a popular choice for families, professionals, and retirees alike.

At Poundbury North West Quarter, we'll have a variety of affordable housing:

• 11 homes available for rent, which are a mixture of two and three bedroom homes and flats.
• 15 homes available to buy through shared ownership, which are all two and three bedroom homes.

The homes are part of a larger development being constructed by the developer Morish Homes and will come with a NHBC warranty.

Affordable Homes

We're committed to offering affordable homes for everyone. In Poundbury, we have a range of homes available for social rent and shared ownership. This means you can find a place to live that's both affordable and of great quality. Whether you want to rent or take a step towards owning a home, we have an option for you.

How to apply

If you're interested in renting, you’ll need to be on the Housing Register – Home - Dorset (dorsetcouncilhomechoice.org.uk)

If you’re interested in buying through shared ownership, take a look at the our shared ownership information.