Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

ST ANDREWS WELL, DT6 3DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST ANDREWS WELL, DT6 3DL.

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Population

204

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

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Employed

41%

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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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

DT6 3DL is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 50 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

DT6 3DL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on St Andrews Well, 0.1km from St. Andrews Well 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 town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £217k.

Census 2021 statistics for DT6 3DL are sourced from Output Area E00103927 (shared with 13 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 3DL. The average age is 49.9. 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 Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 217,000

1 sales · Mean £ 217,000

Terraced

£ 294,000

1 sales · Mean £ 294,000

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

DT6 3DL has low crime rates — 14 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.

Violence and sexual offences10
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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The Sir John Colfox Academy

Good839 pupils0.6 km
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Bridport Primary School

Requires Improvement330 pupils0.8 km
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St Catherine's Roman Catholic School

Requires Improvement125 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Seals Cove0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • KING CHARLES TAVERN0.7 km
  • KINGS HEAD0.2 km
  • The Pymore Inn1.0 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • CO-OPERATIVE0.6 km
  • LIDL UK0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • BENMASTER0.0 km
  • BRIDPORT BUILDING SUPPLIES0.8 km
  • MEGA BITES0.7 km
  • Louis’s Pizza0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • NORMANS BUTCHERS SHOP0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Maiden Newton13.1 km
  • Crewkerne14.8 km
  • Chetnole18.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Knightstone Rise0.0 km
  • Knightstone Rise0.0 km
  • Kings Head0.3 km
  • King's Head0.3 km
  • Travis Perkins0.4 km