DT1 1DF is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from Dorchester in Dorchester (Dorset). Administratively it sits within Dorchester West ward and the West Dorset constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional high streets zone — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. Residents here average 56 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for DT1 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00104060 (shared with 60 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DT1 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DT1 1DF.
423
56
£ 0 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DT1 1DF 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
DT1 1DF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 56, 40% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT1 1DF. The average age is 56.0. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DT1 1DF is moderate at 89 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
67 nearby- The Dorchester Bowls Club1.0 km
- CORNFLOWERS0.2 km
- Al Molo Dorchester0.2 km
- Ambience Dorset0.1 km
- Basili.Co0.1 km
- + 62 more
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- HOLLAND & BARRETT0.1 km
- BLACKS OUTDOOR RETAIL LIMITED0.2 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- CARD FACTORY0.1 km
- COOK0.2 km
- + 48 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- LANTERN HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST0.4 km
- The Kings Arms Hotel0.3 km
- Westwood House0.3 km
- CASTERBRIDGE HOTEL0.4 km
- PREMIER INN0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- BAKERS ARMS0.6 km
- BREWHOUSE AND KITCHEN - DORCHESTER0.4 km
- CELESTIAL0.3 km
- COLLITON CLUB0.4 km
- Convivial Rabbit0.2 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- ICELAND FROZEN FOODS0.0 km
- WAITROSE LTD0.2 km
- CO-OPERATIVE0.1 km
- Metro Supermarket0.1 km
- SAINSBURY'S0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Direct Pizza & Kebab0.4 km
- DOMINO'S PIZZA0.4 km
- Empire Kebabs & Pizza Time0.3 km
- Food To Go0.0 km
- Hamza's0.4 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dorchester0.3 km
- Dorchester South0.5 km
- Dorchester West0.5 km
Bus Stops
- Trinity Street0.1 km
- Trinity Street0.1 km
- Acland Road0.2 km
- Brewery Square0.2 km
- The Museum0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DT11DF · Data under Open Government Licence