Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

ST KATHERINES AVENUE, DT6 3DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST KATHERINES AVENUE, DT6 3DF.

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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
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

DT6 3DF is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 85% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With 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 3DF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on St Katherines Avenue, 0.3km from Coneygar in Bridport. Administratively it sits within Bridport ward and the West Dorset constituency.

For families considering a move, DT6 3DF represents 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DT6 3DF 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 3DF. 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.

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

DT6 3DF has low crime rates — 12 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.

Violence and sexual offences10
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Burglary3

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 pupils0.6 km
S

The Sir John Colfox Academy

Good839 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Seals Cove0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • DORSHI AT BARTHOLOMEWS HALL0.8 km
  • Klin Klans0.8 km
  • LONGS (DAVIES)0.8 km
  • + 19 more
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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Bridget's Market0.8 km
  • Bridport Community Fridge0.6 km
  • EAST BRIDGE NEWS0.7 km
  • Grape Tree0.8 km
  • Holly Blue0.9 km
  • + 22 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • BULL HOTEL0.8 km
  • The Bridge House0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • THE TIGER INN0.6 km
  • KING CHARLES TAVERN0.2 km
  • KINGS HEAD0.7 km
  • Lord Nelson Hotel0.7 km
  • THE GREYHOUND0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • CO-OPERATIVE0.2 km
  • LIDL UK0.3 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • BELLA'S0.9 km
  • BENMASTER0.6 km
  • BRIDPORT KEBAB HOUSE0.8 km
  • MEGA BITES0.6 km
  • Prohibition Pizza Club0.7 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Maiden Newton13.6 km
  • Crewkerne15.2 km
  • Axminster18.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Primary School0.1 km
  • Co-op Supermarket0.2 km
  • Travis Perkins0.2 km
  • Kingsnorth Close0.4 km
  • Kingsnorth Close0.4 km