DT6 3BJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on St Andrews Road, 0.4km from Coneygar Hill in Bridport. Administratively it sits within Bridport ward and the West Dorset constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DT6, DT6 3BJ offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 56) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £385k.
Census 2021 statistics for DT6 3BJ are sourced from Output Area E00103935 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST ANDREWS ROAD, DT6 3BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST ANDREWS ROAD, DT6 3BJ.
317
56
£ 39,100 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 85% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, DT6 3BJ is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £385k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT6 3BJ. The average age is 56.1. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 200,000
1 sales · Mean £ 200,000
Flat
£ 235,000
1 sales · Mean £ 235,000
Detached
£ 720,000
1 sales · Mean £ 720,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DT6 3BJ has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bridport Primary School
St Catherine's Roman Catholic School
The Sir John Colfox Academy
Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Seals Cove0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- DORSHI AT BARTHOLOMEWS HALL0.6 km
- Klin Klans0.7 km
- LONGS (DAVIES)0.6 km
- + 22 more
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Bridget's Market0.6 km
- Bridport Community Fridge0.5 km
- EAST BRIDGE NEWS0.4 km
- Grape Tree0.7 km
- Holly Blue0.7 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- BULL HOTEL0.6 km
- The Bridge House0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- THE TIGER INN0.4 km
- KING CHARLES TAVERN0.0 km
- KINGS HEAD0.9 km
- Lord Nelson Hotel0.5 km
- THE GREYHOUND0.6 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- CO-OPERATIVE0.2 km
- LIDL UK0.4 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- BELLA'S0.7 km
- BENMASTER0.8 km
- BRIDPORT KEBAB HOUSE0.6 km
- DOMINO'S PIZZA0.9 km
- MEGA BITES0.5 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Maiden Newton13.7 km
- Crewkerne15.4 km
- Axminster18.7 km
Bus Stops
- Primary School0.2 km
- Co-op Supermarket0.2 km
- Kingsnorth Close0.3 km
- Kingsnorth Close0.3 km
- The Toll House0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DT63BJ · Data under Open Government Licence