DT6 3BU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.0km from St. Andrews Well in Bridport. Administratively it sits within Bridport ward and the West Dorset constituency.
For families considering a move, DT6 3BU represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DT6 3BU are sourced from Output Area E00103927 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DT6 3BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DT6 3BU.
204
50
£ 39,100 /yr
41%
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
DT6 3BU is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 50 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT6 3BU. The average age is 49.9. 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)
DT6 3BU has low crime rates — 13 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
The Sir John Colfox Academy
Bridport Primary School
St Catherine's Roman Catholic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Seals Cove0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- KING CHARLES TAVERN0.8 km
- KINGS HEAD0.1 km
- The Pymore Inn1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- CO-OPERATIVE0.7 km
- LIDL UK0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- BENMASTER0.1 km
- BRIDPORT BUILDING SUPPLIES0.8 km
- MEGA BITES0.7 km
- Louis’s Pizza0.4 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- NORMANS BUTCHERS SHOP0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Maiden Newton13.0 km
- Crewkerne14.8 km
- Chetnole18.2 km
Bus Stops
- Knightstone Rise0.1 km
- Knightstone Rise0.1 km
- Kings Head0.2 km
- King's Head0.3 km
- Court Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DT63BU · Data under Open Government Licence