DT1 1AN is a sought-after residential area on Fordington Gardens, 0.3km from Fordington in Dorchester (Dorset). Administratively it sits within Dorchester East ward and the West Dorset constituency.
For families considering a move, DT1 1AN represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 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 3.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DT1 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00104055 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FORDINGTON GARDENS, DT1 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORDINGTON GARDENS, DT1 1AN.
279
45
£ 48,900 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DT1 1AN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DT1 1AN's 67% ownership and 45-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 3.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT1 1AN. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 163,500
4 sales · Mean £ 164,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DT1 1AN has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
Manor Park Church of England First School
Dorchester Middle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- MONMOUTH ROAD STORES0.9 km
- MOORLAND EXPRESS0.8 km
- MORRISH AND BANHAM0.8 km
- ODEON CINEMA0.9 km
- TEA ON THE GREEN0.9 km
- + 40 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- PREMIER INN0.8 km
- CASTERBRIDGE HOTEL0.7 km
- The Kings Arms Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- TRUMPET MAJOR0.3 km
- Goldies0.7 km
- The Old Ship Inn0.9 km
- TOM BROWNS0.7 km
- BAKERS ARMS0.4 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- Costa0.8 km
- Debut Encore0.8 km
- Hendover Cafe0.8 km
- Hub Box0.8 km
- NANDOS0.9 km
- + 48 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Balti Express0.7 km
- BOMBAY NIGHTS0.7 km
- Dorchester Aesthetics Centre0.7 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Pic-Nick1.0 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- ICELAND FROZEN FOODS0.8 km
- WAITROSE LTD0.7 km
- CO-OPERATIVE0.8 km
- Metro Supermarket0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dorchester South0.8 km
- Dorchester0.8 km
- Dorchester West1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Fordington Cross0.1 km
- Fordington Cross0.1 km
- Fordington Cross0.1 km
- Ackerman Road0.1 km
- Ackerman Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DT11AN · Data under Open Government Licence