DT1 1AD is a mixed residential area on South Walks Road, 0.4km from Dorchester in Dorchester (Dorset). Administratively it sits within Dorchester East ward and the West Dorset constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Average age 65 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 19.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DT1 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00183089 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH WALKS ROAD, DT1 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH WALKS ROAD, DT1 1AD.
258
65
£ 0 /yr
19%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DT1 1AD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 65, DT1 1AD is established retirement territory. Moderate crime is broadly acceptable given the residential nature here (avg age: 65). Property prices are trending down 19.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT1 1AD. The average age is 64.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 149,000
63 sales · Mean £ 143,165
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DT1 1AD is moderate at 83 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester
St Osmund's Church of England Middle School
Dorchester Middle School
Manor Park Church of England First School
The Thomas Hardye School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
65 nearby- The Dorchester Bowls Club0.9 km
- CORNFLOWERS0.4 km
- Al Molo Dorchester0.4 km
- Ambience Dorset0.3 km
- Basili.Co0.3 km
- + 60 more
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- HOLLAND & BARRETT0.3 km
- BLACKS OUTDOOR RETAIL LIMITED0.3 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- CARD FACTORY0.2 km
- COOK0.3 km
- + 48 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- LANTERN HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST0.4 km
- The Kings Arms Hotel0.4 km
- Westwood House0.4 km
- CASTERBRIDGE HOTEL0.5 km
- PREMIER INN0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- BAKERS ARMS0.5 km
- BREWHOUSE AND KITCHEN - DORCHESTER0.3 km
- CELESTIAL0.4 km
- COLLITON CLUB0.5 km
- Convivial Rabbit0.3 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- ICELAND FROZEN FOODS0.1 km
- WAITROSE LTD0.3 km
- CO-OPERATIVE0.3 km
- Metro Supermarket0.1 km
- SAINSBURY'S0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Direct Pizza & Kebab0.5 km
- DOMINO'S PIZZA0.4 km
- Empire Kebabs & Pizza Time0.5 km
- Food To Go0.1 km
- Hamza's0.5 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dorchester South0.3 km
- Dorchester0.4 km
- Dorchester West0.5 km
Bus Stops
- Brewery Square0.1 km
- Trinity Street0.1 km
- Brewery Square0.2 km
- Trinity Street0.2 km
- Acland Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DT11AD · Data under Open Government Licence