Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

FORDINGTON GARDENS, DT1 1AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORDINGTON GARDENS, DT1 1AN.

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Population

279

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 48,900 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DT1 1AN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DT1 1AN's 67% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 3.4% year-on-year.

home £177,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DT1 1AN is a sought-after residential area on Fordington Gardens, 0.3km from Fordington in Dorchester (Dorset). Administratively it sits within Dorchester East ward and the West Dorset constituency.

For families considering a move, DT1 1AN represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 67% 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. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 3.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DT1 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00104055 (shared with 16 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 DT1 1AN. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.3%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 163,500

4 sales · Mean £ 164,250

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

DT1 1AN has low crime rates — 25 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 offences51
Shoplifting32
Anti-social behaviour30
Criminal damage and arson7
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester

Good186 pupils0.4 km
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St Osmund's Church of England Middle School

Good715 pupils0.8 km
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Manor Park Church of England First School

Inadequate0.9 km
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Dorchester Middle School

Requires Improvement582 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

45 nearby
  • MONMOUTH ROAD STORES0.9 km
  • MOORLAND EXPRESS0.8 km
  • MORRISH AND BANHAM0.8 km
  • ODEON CINEMA0.9 km
  • TEA ON THE GREEN0.9 km
  • + 40 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • PREMIER INN0.8 km
  • CASTERBRIDGE HOTEL0.7 km
  • The Kings Arms Hotel0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • TRUMPET MAJOR0.3 km
  • Goldies0.7 km
  • The Old Ship Inn0.9 km
  • TOM BROWNS0.7 km
  • BAKERS ARMS0.4 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

53 nearby
  • Costa0.8 km
  • Debut Encore0.8 km
  • Hendover Cafe0.8 km
  • Hub Box0.8 km
  • NANDOS0.9 km
  • + 48 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Balti Express0.7 km
  • BOMBAY NIGHTS0.7 km
  • Dorchester Aesthetics Centre0.7 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Pic-Nick1.0 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • ICELAND FROZEN FOODS0.8 km
  • WAITROSE LTD0.7 km
  • CO-OPERATIVE0.8 km
  • Metro Supermarket0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dorchester South0.8 km
  • Dorchester0.8 km
  • Dorchester West1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Fordington Cross0.1 km
  • Fordington Cross0.1 km
  • Fordington Cross0.1 km
  • Ackerman Road0.1 km
  • Ackerman Road0.1 km