DT1 1AL is a safe, established residential area on Little Britain, 0.3km from Fordington in Dorchester (Dorset). Administratively it sits within Dorchester East ward and the West Dorset constituency.
The people who live in DT1 1AL are typical of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £525k.
Census 2021 statistics for DT1 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00104050 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LITTLE BRITAIN, DT1 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LITTLE BRITAIN, DT1 1AL.
240
44
£ 48,900 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DT1 1AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DT1 1AL's 54% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £525k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT1 1AL. The average age is 44.2. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 405,750
3 sales · Mean £ 411,916
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DT1 1AL has low crime rates — 35 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
St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester
St Osmund's Church of England Middle School
Manor Park Church of England First School
Dorset Studio School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- HOLLAND & BARRETT0.9 km
- BLACKS OUTDOOR RETAIL LIMITED0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- CARD FACTORY0.9 km
- COOK0.8 km
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Kings Arms Hotel0.8 km
- PREMIER INN1.0 km
- CASTERBRIDGE HOTEL0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- BAKERS ARMS0.5 km
- Convivial Rabbit0.9 km
- Dorchester Trinity Club Ltd0.9 km
- THE BLUE RADDLE0.8 km
- The Bulls Head Inn0.2 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- CORNFLOWERS0.8 km
- Al Molo Dorchester0.9 km
- Ambience Dorset0.9 km
- Basili.Co0.9 km
- Cafe Jagos0.9 km
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- ICELAND FROZEN FOODS0.9 km
- WAITROSE LTD0.8 km
- CO-OPERATIVE0.9 km
- Metro Supermarket0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Direct Pizza & Kebab0.7 km
- Empire Kebabs & Pizza Time0.9 km
- Food To Go0.8 km
- Hamza's0.7 km
- Valemi Kebab House0.9 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dorchester0.9 km
- Dorchester South1.0 km
- Dorchester West1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Ackerman Road0.1 km
- Ackerman Road0.1 km
- Fordington Cross0.1 km
- Lubbecke Way0.1 km
- Fordington Cross0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DT11AL · Data under Open Government Licence