Several postcodes across Dorset, including areas in Poole and Christchurch, won thousands of pounds in the People’s Postcode Lottery during October 2025. Multiple streets throughout the county celebrated winning after their postcodes were drawn.
The People’s Postcode Lottery is a subscription-based lottery designed to fund charities while awarding cash prizes to participants across the UK. Every day from Monday to Sunday, 20 different postcodes win £1,000 each.
Additionally, on Saturdays, players have the chance to win a share of £1 million through the Millionaire Street draw.
The People’s Postcode Lottery website states:
“Every month players in a postcode sector share £3.2 million or more.
In this example, £1.6 million of this will be shared equally by tickets playing with the winning postcode, with the other £1.6 million being shared equally by tickets playing with the winning postcode sector.
On the rare occasion where there are not enough winning tickets in the postcode sector, the area may be expanded to the postcode district.”
A minimum of 33% of each ticket’s cost is donated to charity. Since 2005, players have raised over £1.3 billion for more than 9,000 charities and good causes.
Below are the Dorset winners from the October draw, organized by the date of the announcement:
Author’s summary: Dorset postcodes in Poole and Christchurch won significant sums in the People’s Postcode Lottery last October, supporting charities while bringing cash rewards to local residents.