DT1 1EF is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Dorchester in Dorchester (Dorset). Administratively it sits within Dorchester East ward and the West Dorset constituency.
For families considering a move, DT1 1EF represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for DT1 1EF are sourced from Output Area E00104065 (shared with 39 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DT1 1EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DT1 1EF.
333
47
£ 0 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DT1 1EF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
DT1 1EF is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT1 1EF. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DT1 1EF is moderate at 67 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.
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 Club0.9 km
- CORNFLOWERS0.1 km
- Al Molo Dorchester0.2 km
- Ambience Dorset0.2 km
- Basili.Co0.2 km
- + 62 more
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- HOLLAND & BARRETT0.2 km
- BLACKS OUTDOOR RETAIL LIMITED0.1 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- CARD FACTORY0.2 km
- COOK0.1 km
- + 48 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- LANTERN HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST0.6 km
- The Kings Arms Hotel0.1 km
- Westwood House0.4 km
- CASTERBRIDGE HOTEL0.2 km
- PREMIER INN0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- BAKERS ARMS0.7 km
- BREWHOUSE AND KITCHEN - DORCHESTER0.6 km
- CELESTIAL0.3 km
- COLLITON CLUB0.4 km
- Convivial Rabbit0.2 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- ICELAND FROZEN FOODS0.3 km
- WAITROSE LTD0.1 km
- CO-OPERATIVE0.2 km
- Metro Supermarket0.3 km
- SAINSBURY'S0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Direct Pizza & Kebab0.2 km
- DOMINO'S PIZZA0.7 km
- Empire Kebabs & Pizza Time0.2 km
- Food To Go0.2 km
- Hamza's0.2 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dorchester0.2 km
- Dorchester South0.7 km
- Dorchester West0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Acland Road0.1 km
- The Museum0.2 km
- Trinity Street0.2 km
- Trinity Street0.3 km
- Culliford Road North0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DT11EF · Data under Open Government Licence