DT1 1EA is a mixed residential area located 0.5km from Fordington in Dorchester (Dorset). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Dorchester East ward and the West Dorset constituency.
Day-to-day life in DT1 1EA has the character of a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for DT1 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00104063 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DT1 1EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DT1 1EA.
230
50
£ 0 /yr
27%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DT1 1EA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 57% social renting, DT1 1EA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 50-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT1 1EA. The average age is 50.1. 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 1EA is moderate at 65 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
The Thomas Hardye School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
65 nearby- The Dorchester Bowls Club0.7 km
- CORNFLOWERS0.3 km
- Al Molo Dorchester0.4 km
- Ambience Dorset0.4 km
- Basili.Co0.4 km
- + 60 more
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- HOLLAND & BARRETT0.3 km
- BLACKS OUTDOOR RETAIL LIMITED0.3 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- CARD FACTORY0.3 km
- COOK0.3 km
- + 48 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- LANTERN HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST0.6 km
- The Kings Arms Hotel0.4 km
- Westwood House0.5 km
- CASTERBRIDGE HOTEL0.5 km
- PREMIER INN0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- BAKERS ARMS0.4 km
- BREWHOUSE AND KITCHEN - DORCHESTER0.4 km
- CELESTIAL0.5 km
- COLLITON CLUB0.6 km
- Convivial Rabbit0.4 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- ICELAND FROZEN FOODS0.2 km
- WAITROSE LTD0.3 km
- CO-OPERATIVE0.4 km
- Metro Supermarket0.2 km
- SAINSBURY'S1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Direct Pizza & Kebab0.4 km
- DOMINO'S PIZZA0.6 km
- Empire Kebabs & Pizza Time0.4 km
- Food To Go0.2 km
- Hamza's0.5 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dorchester South0.4 km
- Dorchester0.4 km
- Dorchester West0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Acland Road0.2 km
- Culliford Road North0.2 km
- Trinity Street0.3 km
- Prince of Wales Road (del)0.3 km
- Brewery Square0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DT11EA · Data under Open Government Licence