DT6 is a postcode district in Dorset, South West, covering 999 active and 211 retired postcodes.
The largest share of DT6 (16%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats (15%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes DT6 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in DT6 are around £429k, up 2.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across DT6 at 170 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 52 — 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 DT6 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
DT6 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DT6 postcode area.
21,686
52
£ 38,625 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DT6 spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £429k. Property prices are trending up 2.5% 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
Charmouth Primary School
Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Powerstock Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Catherine's Roman Catholic School
Marshwood CofE Primary Academy
The Sir John Colfox Academy
Loders CofE Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
26 nearby- Eype's Mouth Country Hotel
- BROADLANDS
- BROADLANDS B & B
- BREDY HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST
- BRITMEAD HOUSE
- + 21 more
Retailers - Other
70 nearby- SPAR
- Spar West Bay
- TRAVIS PERKINS
- Bingham Grange CAMC Shop
- Boots UK Ltd
- + 65 more
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- ANCHOR INN
- THE TIGER INN
- ANCHOR INN
- BRIDPORT AND WEST DORSET GOLF CLUB
- Bridport Arms
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
72 nearby- Aleksandra’s Chocolate Café
- ANCHORS AWEIGH
- BANK HOUSE
- BRIDPORT ART CENTRE CAFE
- BRIDPORT YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE
- + 67 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- BABOO GELATO LTD
- BELLA'S
- BENMASTER
- BRIDPORT BUILDING SUPPLIES
- BRIDPORT KEBAB HOUSE
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- CO-OPERATIVE
- LIDL UK
- Waitrose Ltd
- WM Morrisons Supermarkets Limited
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