DT1 1DL is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Dorchester in Dorchester (Dorset). Administratively it sits within Dorchester West ward and the West Dorset constituency.
For renters and young professionals, DT1 1DL offers a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a traditional high streets character: traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 56) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for DT1 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00104060 (shared with 60 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DT1 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DT1 1DL.
423
56
£ 0 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DT1 1DL 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DT1 1DL — age 56, 40% ownership, 41% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (56) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT1 1DL. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DT1 1DL is above average at 92 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.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester
St Osmund's Church of England Middle School
Dorchester Middle School
Manor Park Church of England First School
The Thomas Hardye School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
55 nearby- HOLLAND & BARRETT0.0 km
- BLACKS OUTDOOR RETAIL LIMITED0.1 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
- CARD FACTORY0.0 km
- COOK0.1 km
- + 50 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- LANTERN HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST0.4 km
- The Kings Arms Hotel0.2 km
- Westwood House0.2 km
- CASTERBRIDGE HOTEL0.4 km
- PREMIER INN0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- BAKERS ARMS0.7 km
- BREWHOUSE AND KITCHEN - DORCHESTER0.5 km
- CELESTIAL0.2 km
- COLLITON CLUB0.3 km
- Convivial Rabbit0.1 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
66 nearby- CORNFLOWERS0.2 km
- Al Molo Dorchester0.2 km
- Ambience Dorset0.1 km
- Basili.Co0.1 km
- Cafe Jagos0.2 km
- + 61 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- ICELAND FROZEN FOODS0.1 km
- WAITROSE LTD0.1 km
- CO-OPERATIVE0.1 km
- Metro Supermarket0.1 km
- SAINSBURY'S0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Direct Pizza & Kebab0.3 km
- DOMINO'S PIZZA0.5 km
- Empire Kebabs & Pizza Time0.2 km
- Food To Go0.1 km
- Hamza's0.4 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dorchester0.2 km
- Dorchester West0.5 km
- Dorchester South0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Trinity Street0.0 km
- Trinity Street0.1 km
- The Museum0.2 km
- Acland Road0.2 km
- Top O Town0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DT11DL · Data under Open Government Licence