DT1 1DU is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Dorchester in Dorchester (Dorset). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Dorchester East ward and the West Dorset constituency.
This is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An established, mature community with an average age of 65 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for DT1 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00183089 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DT1 1DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DT1 1DU.
258
65
£ 0 /yr
19%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DT1 1DU 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
DT1 1DU is a settled retirement community — average age 65, 72% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Moderate crime is broadly acceptable given the residential nature here (avg age: 65).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT1 1DU. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DT1 1DU is moderate at 77 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 Club0.8 km
- CORNFLOWERS0.3 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 & BREAKFAST0.5 km
- The Kings Arms Hotel0.4 km
- Westwood House0.5 km
- CASTERBRIDGE HOTEL0.5 km
- PREMIER INN0.3 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 FOODS0.2 km
- WAITROSE LTD0.3 km
- CO-OPERATIVE0.3 km
- Metro Supermarket0.1 km
- SAINSBURY'S0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Direct Pizza & Kebab0.5 km
- DOMINO'S PIZZA0.5 km
- Empire Kebabs & Pizza Time0.4 km
- Food To Go0.1 km
- Hamza's0.5 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dorchester South0.4 km
- Dorchester0.4 km
- Dorchester West0.5 km
Bus Stops
- Trinity Street0.2 km
- Brewery Square0.2 km
- Acland Road0.2 km
- Trinity Street0.2 km
- Brewery Square0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DT11DU · Data under Open Government Licence