DT1 1AT is a safe, established residential area on High Street, 0.1km from Fordington in Dorchester (Dorset). Administratively it sits within Dorchester East ward and the West Dorset constituency.
The people who live in DT1 1AT 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 41 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 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DT1 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00104047 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, DT1 1AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, DT1 1AT.
243
41
£ 48,900 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DT1 1AT's 52% ownership and 41-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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT1 1AT. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 120,000
2 sales · Mean £ 120,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DT1 1AT has low crime rates — 48 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 Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester
St Osmund's Church of England Middle School
Manor Park Church of England First School
Dorchester Middle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- HOLLAND & BARRETT0.5 km
- BLACKS OUTDOOR RETAIL LIMITED0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- CARD FACTORY0.5 km
- COOK0.5 km
- + 40 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- LANTERN HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST0.9 km
- The Kings Arms Hotel0.4 km
- Westwood House0.7 km
- PREMIER INN0.8 km
- CASTERBRIDGE HOTEL0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- BAKERS ARMS0.6 km
- BREWHOUSE AND KITCHEN - DORCHESTER0.9 km
- CELESTIAL0.7 km
- COLLITON CLUB0.7 km
- Convivial Rabbit0.6 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- CORNFLOWERS0.4 km
- Al Molo Dorchester0.6 km
- Ambience Dorset0.6 km
- Basili.Co0.6 km
- Cafe Jagos0.6 km
- + 57 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- ICELAND FROZEN FOODS0.6 km
- WAITROSE LTD0.5 km
- LIDL UK0.9 km
- CO-OPERATIVE0.6 km
- Metro Supermarket0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Direct Pizza & Kebab0.3 km
- DOMINO'S PIZZA1.0 km
- Empire Kebabs & Pizza Time0.5 km
- Food To Go0.5 km
- Hamza's0.3 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dorchester0.5 km
- Dorchester South0.9 km
- Dorchester West1.1 km
Bus Stops
- St Georges Church0.1 km
- London Close0.2 km
- London Close0.2 km
- Lubbecke Way0.3 km
- Culliford Road North0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DT11AT · Data under Open Government Licence