EARL CLOSE, DT1 1DY House Prices & Local Information

DT1 1DY is a sought-after residential area on Earl Close, 0.4km from Fordington in Dorchester (Dorset). Administratively it sits within Dorchester East ward and the West Dorset constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DT1, DT1 1DY offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 58 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £372k, up 21.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DT1 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00104056 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.