DT6 3BE is a safe, established residential area on North Mills Trading Estate, 0.4km 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. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DT6 3BE are sourced from Output Area E00103934 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTH MILLS TRADING ESTATE, DT6 3BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH MILLS TRADING ESTATE, DT6 3BE.
326
48
£ 39,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DT6 3BE spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. 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 3BE. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DT6 3BE has low crime rates — 25 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.
school Local Schools
St Catherine's Roman Catholic School
Bridport Primary School
The Sir John Colfox Academy
Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Bridget's Market0.7 km
- Bridport Community Fridge0.7 km
- EAST BRIDGE NEWS0.9 km
- Grape Tree0.6 km
- Holly Blue0.7 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- BULL HOTEL0.7 km
- GABLES B AND B0.8 km
- The Bridge House0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- THE TIGER INN0.7 km
- KING CHARLES TAVERN0.8 km
- Lord Nelson Hotel0.8 km
- ODDFELLOWS ARMS0.5 km
- THE GREYHOUND0.7 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- DORSHI AT BARTHOLOMEWS HALL0.8 km
- Klin Klans0.5 km
- LONGS (DAVIES)0.8 km
- NEON0.7 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- CO-OPERATIVE0.9 km
- LIDL UK0.9 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- BELLA'S0.7 km
- BRIDPORT KEBAB HOUSE0.7 km
- DOMINO'S PIZZA0.7 km
- SOMTUN THAI0.6 km
- CHICKENLAND AND PIZZA0.6 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Maiden Newton14.2 km
- Crewkerne15.0 km
- Axminster17.9 km
Bus Stops
- Armstrong Road0.1 km
- North Mills Trading Estate0.2 km
- Orchard Avenue0.3 km
- Fulbrooks Lane0.3 km
- Fulbrooks Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DT63BE · Data under Open Government Licence