DT6 3AP is a safe, established residential area on Russet Gardens, 0.2km from St. Andrews Well in Bridport. Administratively it sits within Bridport ward and the West Dorset constituency.
For serious buyers, DT6 3AP is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £420k.
Census 2021 statistics for DT6 3AP are sourced from Output Area E00103932 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUSSET GARDENS, DT6 3AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSSET GARDENS, DT6 3AP.
309
47
£ 39,100 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DT6 3AP — age 47, 82% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £420k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT6 3AP. The average age is 46.9. 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, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 420,000
2 sales · Mean £ 420,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DT6 3AP has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bridport Primary School
The Sir John Colfox Academy
St Catherine's Roman Catholic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Seals Cove0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- KING CHARLES TAVERN0.6 km
- KINGS HEAD0.4 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- CO-OPERATIVE0.5 km
- LIDL UK0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- BENMASTER0.2 km
- BRIDPORT BUILDING SUPPLIES1.0 km
- MEGA BITES0.6 km
- Prohibition Pizza Club1.0 km
- Louis’s Pizza0.5 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- NORMANS BUTCHERS SHOP0.8 km
- VB Vinyho Trades Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Maiden Newton13.2 km
- Crewkerne15.0 km
- Chetnole18.5 km
Bus Stops
- Knightstone Rise0.2 km
- Travis Perkins0.2 km
- Knightstone Rise0.2 km
- Co-op Supermarket0.4 km
- Primary School0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DT63AP · Data under Open Government Licence