Area Analysis Dorset, South West

DT1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DT1 postcode area.

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Population

21,344

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
workEmployment
4/10
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6/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 63% owner-occupation and average age 47, DT1 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £336k. Property prices are trending down 6.5% year-on-year.

home £336,703 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DT1 is a postcode district in Dorset, South West, covering 756 active and 315 retired postcodes.

The largest share of DT1 (35%) is characterised by a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied, alongside an urban area with many older residents in social or council housing (10%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes DT1 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in DT1 are around £336k, down 6.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across DT1 at 258 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 47 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full DT1 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1735
Anti-social behaviour1325
Shoplifting667
Criminal damage and arson418
Other theft371

school Local Schools

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Downlands Community School

Good264 pupils
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Hazelbury Bryan Primary School

Good86 pupils
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William Barnes Primary School

Good167 pupils
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The Prince of Wales School

Good158 pupils
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Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School

Good190 pupils
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St Nicholas Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Child Okeford

Good130 pupils
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St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull

Requires Improvement83 pupils
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Sturminster Newton High School

Good600 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

68 nearby
  • ONE STOP CONVENIENCE STORE LTD
  • Spar
  • SPAR
  • Food Fresh
  • SPAR
  • + 63 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • AQUILA HEIGHTS GUEST HOUSE
  • BRAMLIES
  • CASTERBRIDGE HOTEL
  • LANTERN HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST
  • PREMIER INN
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • CO-OPERATIVE
  • ICELAND FROZEN FOODS
  • LIDL UK
  • Metro Supermarket
  • SAINSBURY'S
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Poundbury Community Fridge
  • Balti Express
  • Basili.co
  • BOMBAY NIGHTS
  • Callaway Fish and Chips
  • + 20 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • ARTS CENTRE
  • BAKERS ARMS
  • BREWHOUSE AND KITCHEN - DORCHESTER
  • CELESTIAL
  • COLLITON CLUB
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

78 nearby
  • CORNFLOWERS
  • A35 CAFE
  • Al Molo Dorchester
  • Ambience Dorset
  • Basili.Co
  • + 73 more