Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

DT1 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DT1 1BZ.

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Population

423

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DT1 1BZ 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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1/10
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1/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DT1 1BZ — age 56, 40% ownership, 41% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

DT1 1BZ is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from Dorchester in Dorchester (Dorset). Administratively it sits within Dorchester West ward and the West Dorset constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for DT1 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00104060 (shared with 60 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 1BZ. The average age is 56.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.0%
Asian / British Asian7.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

Crime around DT1 1BZ is moderate at 85 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour123
Violence and sexual offences115
Shoplifting66
Criminal damage and arson24
Other theft17

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester

Good186 pupils0.7 km
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St Osmund's Church of England Middle School

Good715 pupils0.9 km
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Dorchester Middle School

Requires Improvement582 pupils1.0 km
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Manor Park Church of England First School

Inadequate1.1 km
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The Thomas Hardye School

Outstanding2103 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

67 nearby
  • The Dorchester Bowls Club0.9 km
  • CORNFLOWERS0.2 km
  • Al Molo Dorchester0.3 km
  • Ambience Dorset0.2 km
  • Basili.Co0.2 km
  • + 62 more
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Retailers - Other

53 nearby
  • HOLLAND & BARRETT0.1 km
  • BLACKS OUTDOOR RETAIL LIMITED0.2 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
  • CARD FACTORY0.1 km
  • COOK0.2 km
  • + 48 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • LANTERN HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST0.4 km
  • The Kings Arms Hotel0.3 km
  • Westwood House0.3 km
  • CASTERBRIDGE HOTEL0.4 km
  • PREMIER INN0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • BAKERS ARMS0.6 km
  • BREWHOUSE AND KITCHEN - DORCHESTER0.4 km
  • CELESTIAL0.3 km
  • COLLITON CLUB0.4 km
  • Convivial Rabbit0.2 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • ICELAND FROZEN FOODS0.1 km
  • WAITROSE LTD0.2 km
  • CO-OPERATIVE0.2 km
  • Metro Supermarket0.1 km
  • SAINSBURY'S0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Direct Pizza & Kebab0.4 km
  • DOMINO'S PIZZA0.5 km
  • Empire Kebabs & Pizza Time0.3 km
  • Food To Go0.0 km
  • Hamza's0.4 km
  • + 17 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dorchester0.3 km
  • Dorchester South0.5 km
  • Dorchester West0.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Trinity Street0.1 km
  • Trinity Street0.1 km
  • Acland Road0.1 km
  • Brewery Square0.2 km
  • The Museum0.3 km