Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

VICTORIA GROVE, DT6 3AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA GROVE, DT6 3AF.

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Population

326

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

DT6 3AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £290k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

DT6 3AF is a safe, established residential area on Victoria Grove, 0.2km from Coneygar Hill in Bridport. Administratively it sits within Bridport ward and the West Dorset constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. 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 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £290k.

Census 2021 statistics for DT6 3AF are sourced from Output Area E00103934 (shared with 11 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 DT6 3AF. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 290,500

2 sales · Mean £ 290,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DT6 3AF has low crime rates — 43 incidents 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 offences67
Anti-social behaviour50
Criminal damage and arson13
Shoplifting11
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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St Catherine's Roman Catholic School

Requires Improvement125 pupils0.6 km
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Bridport Primary School

Requires Improvement330 pupils0.6 km
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The Sir John Colfox Academy

Good839 pupils1.3 km
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Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Good206 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Bridget's Market0.5 km
  • Bridport Community Fridge0.4 km
  • EAST BRIDGE NEWS0.6 km
  • Grape Tree0.4 km
  • Holly Blue0.5 km
  • + 27 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • BULL HOTEL0.5 km
  • GABLES B AND B0.8 km
  • The Bridge House0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • THE TIGER INN0.5 km
  • KING CHARLES TAVERN0.6 km
  • Lord Nelson Hotel0.5 km
  • ODDFELLOWS ARMS0.6 km
  • THE GREYHOUND0.5 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • DORSHI AT BARTHOLOMEWS HALL0.5 km
  • Klin Klans0.4 km
  • LONGS (DAVIES)0.6 km
  • NEON0.4 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • CO-OPERATIVE0.7 km
  • LIDL UK0.8 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • BELLA'S0.5 km
  • BRIDPORT KEBAB HOUSE0.5 km
  • DOMINO'S PIZZA0.5 km
  • Prohibition Pizza Club0.8 km
  • SOMTUN THAI0.5 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Maiden Newton14.1 km
  • Crewkerne15.2 km
  • Axminster18.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Armstrong Road0.3 km
  • Fulbrooks Lane0.4 km
  • Fulbrooks Lane0.4 km
  • North Mills Trading Estate0.4 km
  • St Swithins Road0.4 km