DT1 1AH is a safe, established residential area on Bridport Road, 0.4km from Northernhay in Dorchester (Dorset). Administratively it sits within Dorchester West ward and the West Dorset constituency.
The people who live in DT1 1AH are typical of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 164.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DT1 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00104057 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIDPORT ROAD, DT1 1AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDPORT ROAD, DT1 1AH.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DT1 1AH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DT1 1AH's 50% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 164.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT1 1AH. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 175,000
33 sales · Mean £ 153,363
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DT1 1AH has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Dorchester Middle School
The Thomas Hardye School
Damers First School
St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester
The Prince of Wales School
St Osmund's Church of England Middle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- BRAMLIES0.7 km
- LANTERN HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST0.4 km
- The Kings Arms Hotel0.7 km
- Westwood House0.4 km
- CASTERBRIDGE HOTEL0.9 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- HOLLAND & BARRETT0.7 km
- BLACKS OUTDOOR RETAIL LIMITED0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- CARD FACTORY0.7 km
- COOK0.7 km
- + 46 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- BREWHOUSE AND KITCHEN - DORCHESTER0.8 km
- CELESTIAL0.5 km
- COLLITON CLUB0.5 km
- Convivial Rabbit0.6 km
- Dorchester Trinity Club Ltd0.6 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
64 nearby- CORNFLOWERS0.8 km
- Al Molo Dorchester0.6 km
- Ambience Dorset0.6 km
- Basili.Co0.6 km
- Cafe Jagos0.6 km
- + 59 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- ICELAND FROZEN FOODS0.7 km
- WAITROSE LTD0.7 km
- CO-OPERATIVE0.6 km
- Metro Supermarket0.7 km
- SAINSBURY'S0.3 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Direct Pizza & Kebab0.9 km
- DOMINO'S PIZZA0.6 km
- Empire Kebabs & Pizza Time0.7 km
- Food To Go0.8 km
- Hamza's0.9 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dorchester West0.6 km
- Dorchester0.7 km
- Dorchester South1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Dorset County Hospital0.2 km
- Top O Town Coach Park0.2 km
- Dorset County Hospital0.3 km
- Dorset County Hospital0.3 km
- Railway Triangle Industrial Estate0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DT11AH · Data under Open Government Licence