Economic Impact
In 2018, Dorset Council completed their latest economic impact assessment of Poundbury, which concluded that as at 2018, the Poundbury development had permanently increased the local GVA (Gross Value Added) by £98 million per annum (predicted to be £105m per annum when completed in c2025) and established 1,630 full-time equivalent jobs (1,760).
In addition, at completion the construction phases will have delivered an additional GVA of some £236 million and 4,950 person-years of employment.
Poundbury is currently home to some 5,000 people in a mix of private and affordable housing, as well as providing employment for some 2,750 people working in more than 260 shops, cafés, offices and factories. A further 200 are employed in construction across the site with many more self employed and at times working from home.
In Poundbury 35% of homes being built are affordable housing for rent, shared ownership or discounted sales. 
Poundbury Factsheet 2019
POUNDBURY'S LATEST NEWS
Poundbury Business Survey 2026
During February, the Duchy of Cornwall has contacted local businesses as part of the annual Poundbury Business Survey for 2026.
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CG Fry & Son’s site manager honoured at NHBC awards
Steve Walker, Poundbury site manager for CG Fry & Son, has been crowned the Supreme Winner in the medium builder category at the NHBC (National House Building Council) Pride in the Job Supreme Awards.
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Prestigious Industry Recognition for Poundbury
Poundbury has recently been involved with distinguished awards and achievements, recognising the continued commitment to excellence in design, construction and place-making across the development.
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