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.
DT1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DT1 postcode area.
21,344
47
£ 46,200 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Downlands Community School
Hazelbury Bryan Primary School
William Barnes Primary School
The Prince of Wales School
Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School
St Nicholas Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Child Okeford
St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull
Sturminster Newton High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
68 nearby- ONE STOP CONVENIENCE STORE LTD
- Spar
- SPAR
- Food Fresh
- SPAR
- + 63 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- AQUILA HEIGHTS GUEST HOUSE
- BRAMLIES
- CASTERBRIDGE HOTEL
- LANTERN HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST
- PREMIER INN
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- CO-OPERATIVE
- ICELAND FROZEN FOODS
- LIDL UK
- Metro Supermarket
- SAINSBURY'S
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Poundbury Community Fridge
- Balti Express
- Basili.co
- BOMBAY NIGHTS
- Callaway Fish and Chips
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- ARTS CENTRE
- BAKERS ARMS
- BREWHOUSE AND KITCHEN - DORCHESTER
- CELESTIAL
- COLLITON CLUB
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
78 nearby- CORNFLOWERS
- A35 CAFE
- Al Molo Dorchester
- Ambience Dorset
- Basili.Co
- + 73 more
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