DT6 3BZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Delapre Gardens, 0.3km from Coneygar Hill in Bridport. Administratively it sits within Bridport ward and the West Dorset constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DT6, DT6 3BZ offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 85% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £960k.
Census 2021 statistics for DT6 3BZ are sourced from Output Area E00103935 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DELAPRE GARDENS, DT6 3BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DELAPRE GARDENS, DT6 3BZ.
317
56
£ 39,100 /yr
35%
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
DT6 3BZ is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 85% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £960k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT6 3BZ. The average age is 56.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 960,000
1 sales · Mean £ 960,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DT6 3BZ has low crime rates — 18 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
Bridport Primary School
St Catherine's Roman Catholic School
The Sir John Colfox Academy
Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Seals Cove0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- DORSHI AT BARTHOLOMEWS HALL0.5 km
- Klin Klans0.6 km
- LONGS (DAVIES)0.5 km
- + 24 more
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Bridget's Market0.5 km
- Bridport Community Fridge0.3 km
- EAST BRIDGE NEWS0.3 km
- Grape Tree0.5 km
- Holly Blue0.6 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- BULL HOTEL0.5 km
- The Bridge House0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- THE TIGER INN0.3 km
- KING CHARLES TAVERN0.1 km
- Lord Nelson Hotel0.4 km
- THE GREYHOUND0.5 km
- The Market House0.6 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- CO-OPERATIVE0.3 km
- LIDL UK0.5 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- BELLA'S0.6 km
- BENMASTER0.9 km
- BRIDPORT KEBAB HOUSE0.5 km
- DOMINO'S PIZZA0.8 km
- MEGA BITES0.6 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Maiden Newton13.8 km
- Crewkerne15.4 km
- Axminster18.6 km
Bus Stops
- Primary School0.3 km
- East Street Bridge0.3 km
- East Bridge0.3 km
- Kingsnorth Close0.3 km
- Kingsnorth Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DT63BZ · Data under Open Government Licence