Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

DT1 1EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DT1 1EA.

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Population

230

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

27%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DT1 1EA 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.

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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

With 57% social renting, DT1 1EA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 50-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DT1 1EA is a mixed residential area located 0.5km from Fordington 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.

Day-to-day life in DT1 1EA has the character of a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for DT1 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00104063 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT1 1EA. The average age is 50.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.2%
Asian / British Asian5.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

27%Active
FT: 14%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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Crime around DT1 1EA is moderate at 65 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.

Violence and sexual offences107
Anti-social behaviour105
Shoplifting64
Criminal damage and arson22
Other theft21

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester

Good186 pupils0.5 km
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St Osmund's Church of England Middle School

Good715 pupils0.7 km
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Manor Park Church of England First School

Inadequate0.9 km
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Dorchester Middle School

Requires Improvement582 pupils1.1 km
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The Thomas Hardye School

Outstanding2103 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

65 nearby
  • The Dorchester Bowls Club0.7 km
  • CORNFLOWERS0.3 km
  • Al Molo Dorchester0.4 km
  • Ambience Dorset0.4 km
  • Basili.Co0.4 km
  • + 60 more
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Retailers - Other

53 nearby
  • HOLLAND & BARRETT0.3 km
  • BLACKS OUTDOOR RETAIL LIMITED0.3 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
  • CARD FACTORY0.3 km
  • COOK0.3 km
  • + 48 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • LANTERN HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST0.6 km
  • The Kings Arms Hotel0.4 km
  • Westwood House0.5 km
  • CASTERBRIDGE HOTEL0.5 km
  • PREMIER INN0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • BAKERS ARMS0.4 km
  • BREWHOUSE AND KITCHEN - DORCHESTER0.4 km
  • CELESTIAL0.5 km
  • COLLITON CLUB0.6 km
  • Convivial Rabbit0.4 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • ICELAND FROZEN FOODS0.2 km
  • WAITROSE LTD0.3 km
  • CO-OPERATIVE0.4 km
  • Metro Supermarket0.2 km
  • SAINSBURY'S1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Direct Pizza & Kebab0.4 km
  • DOMINO'S PIZZA0.6 km
  • Empire Kebabs & Pizza Time0.4 km
  • Food To Go0.2 km
  • Hamza's0.5 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dorchester South0.4 km
  • Dorchester0.4 km
  • Dorchester West0.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Acland Road0.2 km
  • Culliford Road North0.2 km
  • Trinity Street0.3 km
  • Prince of Wales Road (del)0.3 km
  • Brewery Square0.3 km