DT6 3AB is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from Bridport in Bridport. Administratively it sits within Bridport ward and the West Dorset constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DT6 3AB is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for DT6 3AB are sourced from Output Area E00103936 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DT6 3AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DT6 3AB.
218
52
£ 39,100 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DT6 3AB 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
DT6 3AB has a significant social housing presence — 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 52-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT6 3AB. The average age is 51.9. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DT6 3AB is moderate at 57 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
Bridport Primary School
St Catherine's Roman Catholic School
Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
The Sir John Colfox Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Bridget's Market0.3 km
- Bridport Community Fridge0.4 km
- EAST BRIDGE NEWS0.6 km
- Grape Tree0.3 km
- Holly Blue0.3 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- BULL HOTEL0.3 km
- GABLES B AND B0.6 km
- The Bridge House0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- THE TIGER INN0.4 km
- KING CHARLES TAVERN0.7 km
- Lord Nelson Hotel0.4 km
- ODDFELLOWS ARMS0.6 km
- THE GREYHOUND0.3 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- DORSHI AT BARTHOLOMEWS HALL0.4 km
- Klin Klans0.2 km
- LONGS (DAVIES)0.5 km
- NEON0.4 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- CO-OPERATIVE0.9 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- BELLA'S0.3 km
- BRIDPORT KEBAB HOUSE0.3 km
- DOMINO'S PIZZA0.3 km
- Prohibition Pizza Club0.8 km
- SOMTUN THAI0.3 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Maiden Newton14.3 km
- Crewkerne15.4 km
- Axminster18.0 km
Bus Stops
- Town Centre0.2 km
- St Swithins Road0.2 km
- Town Centre0.2 km
- Fulbrooks Lane0.3 km
- Fulbrooks Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DT63AB · Data under Open Government Licence