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About

Bridport ward encompasses the historic market town centre and its immediate residential neighbourhoods within West Dorset. The area is defined by a mix of Georgian and Victorian architecture along its main streets, with St Mary's Church serving as a prominent landmark. The layout follows the traditional pattern of streets radiating from the central marketplace, which continues to host regular trading events. Residential areas consist primarily of terraced housing and smaller local shopping parades that cater to daily needs.

A notable feature is the town's long association with rope and net making, a heritage visible in the layout of the wide, straight streets once used for laying out hemp. This industry is commemorated locally and influences the character of certain thoroughfares. The ward is bordered by the River Brit, with a walking path following its course through the town, providing a green corridor. The local economy includes independent retailers, services, and light industry situated on its edges.

Area overview

On average Bridport has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 13.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bridport is £44,689 per year. The median sale price in Bridport is £340,000 (around £378 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £240,000 and £480,000. There are 5 schools in Bridport: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
13.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Bridport

Median price: £340,000
Price per sq ft: £378
Sales (last 12 months): 246
Typical range (middle 50%): £240K – £480K

Based on 246 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 (about £378 per square foot) in Bridport area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £1,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bridport over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached92£487,500£418
Semi-Detached40£342,500£398
Terraced70£282,500£366
Flats44£167,500£260

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bridport

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bridport.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£340,000£135,000£269,950£210,000
2017£365,000£160,000£245,000£216,500
2018£343,500£169,000£273,750£230,000
2019£375,000£176,000£270,000£221,350
2020£375,000£158,750£261,500£232,000
2021£460,750£174,000£308,250£258,000
2022£527,500£192,500£330,000£287,500
2023£497,500£198,000£350,000£270,000
2024£491,250£177,500£350,000£268,500
2025£492,500£180,000£340,000£275,000
2026£465,000£160,000£345,000£300,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bridport.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bridport.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£302£200£297£260
2017£316£263£283£279
2018£332£291£298£294
2019£346£281£288£296
2020£357£255£333£292
2021£378£269£341£282
2022£432£324£400£365
2023£418£300£385£364
2024£436£310£386£349
2025£408£280£391£364
2026£420£258£393£365
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bridport.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bridport in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dorset district.

Band A£1,843
Band B£2,151
Band C£2,458
Band D£2,765
Band E£3,379
Band F£3,994
Band G£4,608
Band H£5,530

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Bridport ward.

Local councillors

Paddy Mooney

Bridport - Elected 21 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

All postcodesin Bridport

DT64HR

West Cliff Road

DT63XB

South Walk

DT63ET

Tunis Terrace

DT65RB

Armstrong Road

DT65AE

Pine View

DT64AD

Plumptree Gardens

DT64AF

East Road

DT63RF

Lily Terrace

DT65AG

Alexandra Road

DT63RD

St Michaels Lane

DT64JU

Coopers Drive

DT64JH

Wych Ridge

DT65PT

Dottery Cottages

DT64SG

Howard Road

DT63RJ

Gundry Lane

DT63ER

Village Road

DT64BP

Old Church Road

DT64JF

Burton Road

DT65AN

Alexandra Road

DT69FZ

Bridport

DT65EE

North Allington

DT65HJ

Allington Gardens

DT65RE

Mead Fields

DT63QZ

West Street

DT65JX

West Road

DT63AS

Coneygar Lane

DT63JB

Newfoundland

DT63GY

Brydian Mews

DT63EQ

Court Close

DT65FP

Hibernia Place

DT65JZ

Fagus Cottage

DT63BW

St Andrews Road

DT65EG

St Mary's View

DT65PX

Atrim Common Cottages

DT63HX

Middle Street

DT63LH

East Street

DT65JS

Simene Close

DT66HJ

Mill Lane

DT63HE

Fishweir Fields

DT66JY

Venn Lane

DT63DU

St Andrews Road

DT66AA

West Road

DT63DG

Watton Gardens

DT64BQ

Westown

DT64DW

Pasture Way

DT65FB

Yarn Mill Close

DT65ED

North Allington

DT63BG

St Andrews Road

DT63NA

Bedford Place

DT65FS

Greers Meadow

DT64SR

Howard Close

DT64DB

Manor Fields

DT63FS

Folly Mill Mews

DT63NZ

South Street

DT64AG

East Road

DT63LB

East Street

DT64DG

Crock Lane

DT63FN

Foundry Lane

DT65FL

Edwards Close

DT65RS

Biddlecombe Orchard

DT65RD

Diment Gardens

DT66AW

Mount Lane

DT66HE

Miles Cross

DT65AB

Magdalen Lane

DT64AX

West Bay Road

DT69ET

West Street

DT63BL

St Andrews Road

DT66AF

West Road

DT64LQ

Manor Farm Court

DT63RL

Gundry Lane

DT65NN

Denhay Lane

DT64SA

The Paddocks

DT63NB

Sparacre Gardens

DT64GY

Forty Foot Way

DT63DD

Albany Place

DT63FP

Priory Gardens

DT66AH

Down House Lane

DT63HJ

Wellfields Drive

DT65HL

Arrowfield

DT63NE

Rax Lane

DT63DR

Knightstone Rise

DT65EF

North Allington

DT64JA

West Bay Road

DT63EZ

Dodhams Farm Close

DT64HA

Bridport

DT63FW

Higher Street

DT64DX

Elwell

DT63BP

St Andrews Road

DT64HJ

Second Cliff Walk

DT65DZ

North Allington

DT63JL

Rax Lane

DT65DE

St Swithins Road

DT64HE

Esplanade

DT65RF

Mead Fields

DT63NP

South Street

DT63XJ

Trinity Way

DT64BD

Roundham Gardens

DT63RT

South Island Mews

DT64JD

Burton Road

DT64JL

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