DT1 1ED is a sought-after residential area on South Walks Road, 0.1km from Fordington in Dorchester (Dorset). Administratively it sits within Dorchester East ward and the West Dorset constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DT1, DT1 1ED offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £440k.
Census 2021 statistics for DT1 1ED are sourced from Output Area E00104049 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH WALKS ROAD, DT1 1ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH WALKS ROAD, DT1 1ED.
205
50
£ 48,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DT1 1ED 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 50, DT1 1ED has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £440k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT1 1ED. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 640,000
3 sales · Mean £ 622,539
Terraced
£ 310,000
14 sales · Mean £ 321,607
Detached
£ 518,500
2 sales · Mean £ 518,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DT1 1ED has low crime rates — 46 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.
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
46 nearby- HOLLAND & BARRETT0.5 km
- BLACKS OUTDOOR RETAIL LIMITED0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- CARD FACTORY0.5 km
- COOK0.5 km
- + 41 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- LANTERN HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST0.9 km
- The Kings Arms Hotel0.5 km
- Westwood House0.7 km
- CASTERBRIDGE HOTEL0.4 km
- PREMIER INN0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- BAKERS ARMS0.5 km
- BREWHOUSE AND KITCHEN - DORCHESTER0.8 km
- CELESTIAL0.7 km
- COLLITON CLUB0.7 km
- Convivial Rabbit0.6 km
- + 10 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
4 nearby- ICELAND FROZEN FOODS0.6 km
- WAITROSE LTD0.5 km
- CO-OPERATIVE0.6 km
- Metro Supermarket0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Direct Pizza & Kebab0.4 km
- DOMINO'S PIZZA0.9 km
- Empire Kebabs & Pizza Time0.5 km
- Food To Go0.5 km
- Hamza's0.4 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dorchester0.5 km
- Dorchester South0.7 km
- Dorchester West1.0 km
Bus Stops
- St Georges Church0.1 km
- Culliford Road North0.2 km
- Fordington Cross0.2 km
- Fordington Cross0.3 km
- Lubbecke Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DT11ED · Data under Open Government Licence