Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

ST ANDREWS ROAD, DT6 3BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST ANDREWS ROAD, DT6 3BQ.

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Population

317

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 85% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, DT6 3BQ is established retirement territory. With £1.3M prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

DT6 3BQ 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.

For serious buyers, DT6 3BQ is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.3M.

Census 2021 statistics for DT6 3BQ are sourced from Output Area E00103935 (shared with 13 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 DT6 3BQ. 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

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 765,000

3 sales · Mean £ 1,142,890

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

DT6 3BQ has low crime rates — 32 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences48
Anti-social behaviour37
Other theft15
Public order8
Shoplifting7

school Local Schools

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Bridport Primary School

Requires Improvement330 pupils0.2 km
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St Catherine's Roman Catholic School

Requires Improvement125 pupils0.9 km
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Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Good206 pupils1.3 km
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The Sir John Colfox Academy

Good839 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Seals Cove1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • DORSHI AT BARTHOLOMEWS HALL0.4 km
  • Klin Klans0.6 km
  • LONGS (DAVIES)0.4 km
  • + 24 more
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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Bridget's Market0.4 km
  • Bridport Community Fridge0.3 km
  • EAST BRIDGE NEWS0.2 km
  • Grape Tree0.5 km
  • Holly Blue0.6 km
  • + 26 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • BULL HOTEL0.4 km
  • The Bridge House0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • THE TIGER INN0.2 km
  • KING CHARLES TAVERN0.2 km
  • Lord Nelson Hotel0.3 km
  • THE GREYHOUND0.4 km
  • The Market House0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • CO-OPERATIVE0.3 km
  • WM Morrisons Supermarkets Limited1.0 km
  • LIDL UK0.6 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • BELLA'S0.5 km
  • BENMASTER1.0 km
  • BRIDPORT KEBAB HOUSE0.4 km
  • DOMINO'S PIZZA0.8 km
  • MEGA BITES0.7 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Maiden Newton13.8 km
  • Crewkerne15.5 km
  • Axminster18.6 km

Bus Stops

  • East Street Bridge0.2 km
  • East Bridge0.2 km
  • Toll House0.3 km
  • The Toll House0.3 km
  • Kingsnorth Close0.4 km