Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

DT6 3DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DT6 3DJ.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. 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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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DT6 3DJ — age 47, 82% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

DT6 3DJ is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from St. Andrews Well in Bridport. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Bridport ward and the West Dorset constituency.

Within the DT6 district, this postcode is characterised by a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 47 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DT6 3DJ are sourced from Output Area E00103932 (shared with 20 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 3DJ. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

DT6 3DJ 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.

Violence and sexual offences11
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Bridport Primary School

Requires Improvement330 pupils0.4 km
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St Catherine's Roman Catholic School

Requires Improvement125 pupils0.7 km
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The Sir John Colfox Academy

Good839 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Seals Cove0.4 km
  • NEON1.0 km
  • The Green Yard0.9 km
  • COFFEE 11.0 km
  • Rakhang Thai Cuisine1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Bridport Community Fridge0.9 km
  • EAST BRIDGE NEWS0.9 km
  • WATERSTONES1.0 km
  • SPAR1.0 km
  • Central Stores1.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • THE TIGER INN0.9 km
  • KING CHARLES TAVERN0.4 km
  • KINGS HEAD0.5 km
  • Lord Nelson Hotel1.0 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • CO-OPERATIVE0.3 km
  • LIDL UK0.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • BENMASTER0.3 km
  • MEGA BITES0.5 km
  • Prohibition Pizza Club0.8 km
  • Louis’s Pizza0.7 km
  • K. Yuen Take Away1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Bridge House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Maiden Newton13.3 km
  • Crewkerne15.1 km
  • Chetnole18.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Travis Perkins0.0 km
  • Co-op Supermarket0.2 km
  • Primary School0.2 km
  • Knightstone Rise0.3 km
  • Knightstone Rise0.3 km