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Dorchester East

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About

Dorchester East is a residential area located on the eastern side of Dorchester, the county town of Dorset. It features a mix of housing, including post-war estates and more modern developments. The area is known for its proximity to local amenities, with schools, shops, and healthcare facilities within easy reach. Green spaces like Borough Gardens and the nearby River Frome provide outdoor recreation options.

The area has good transport links, with the A35 road running nearby, connecting Dorchester East to other parts of Dorset and beyond. The town centre, with its historic landmarks and shopping options, is a short distance away. The area maintains a quiet, suburban feel while offering convenient access to the wider region.

Area overview

On average Dorchester East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Dorchester East is £48,900 per year. There are 3 schools in Dorchester East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
12.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dorchester East Population
8,817
Population density
3,286 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,156
92.52%
Other White
201
2.28%
Indian
57
0.65%
Other Asian
54
0.61%
White and Asian (mixed)
50
0.57%
Total population: 8,815

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,782
44.9%
Owns with a mortgage
1,047
26.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
524
13.2%
Other social rented
509
12.82%
Other forms of private rent
53
1.34%
Total households: 3,969

Property prices in Dorchester East

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £332,500 in Dorchester East area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £775,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dorchester East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dorchester East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached41£470,000
Flats17£170,000
Semi-Detached30£349,000
Terraced52£282,500

10 years median price trend in Dorchester East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dorchester East.

All postcodes in Dorchester East

DT11LT

London Road

DT12AQ

Casterbridge Road

DT12BE

Eldridge Close

DT11NP

Lancaster Road

DT12AD

Friars Close

DT12AE

Came View Close

DT12AL

Syward Close

DT12RF

Mithras Close

DT11NE

London Road

DT11PN

Dorchester East

DT12BB

Grosvenor Crescent

DT12DA

Grosvenor Road

DT12RH

Hutchins Close

DT12TA

Barrow Close

DT11RB

Church Acre

DT11JU

Durngate Street

DT11NF

London Close

DT11PG

St Georges Close

DT11QP

High Street Fordington

DT12DG

Ashley Road

DT12DU

Rothesay Road

DT12SY

Talbothays Road

DT12QS

Capitol Close

DT12TF

Dorchester East

DT11NS

Alington Road

DT11FD

Athelstan Road

DT12AZ

Farringdon Close

DT12TJ

Goulds Hill Close

DT11YD

Long Bridge Way

DT11PU

Maen Gardens

DT12AW

Gatcombe Close

DT12HG

Barrow Close

DT12SG

Highgrove Close

DT12QN

Minerva Close

DT11ED

South Walks Road

DT11PT

Fenway Close

DT11WT

Red Cow Lane

DT12AX

Manor Road

DT12JU

Dorchester East

DT12QD

Dorchester East

DT12QG

Celtic Crescent

DT12QU

Augustan Close

DT12SB

Carrick Close

DT12SF

Balmoral Crescent

DT11LL

Hardy Avenue

DT11LQ

Holloway Road

DT12BZ

South Court Avenue

DT12DD

Lucetta Lane

DT12DS

Dorchester East

DT12DW

Alfred Road

DT12SZ

Mixen Lane

DT12QY

Diana Close

DT11LA

High Street Fordington

DT12RG

Maiden Castle Road

DT12TP

Ivel Close

DT11RA

Culliford Road North

DT11LE

Holloway Road

DT11LR

High Street Fordington

DT11LS

Dorchester East

DT12AF

Came View Close

DT12EG

Shaston Crescent

DT12JS

Eldridge Close

DT12QZ

Dorchester East

DT12ST

Farfrae Crescent

DT11AL

Little Britain

DT11QQ

Maen Gardens

DT11LW

River Crescent

DT11LX

High Street Fordington

DT11NJ

Alington Road

DT11NY

Eddison Avenue

DT12AN

Syward Close

DT12BN

Balmoral Crescent

DT12EH

Caernarvon Close

DT12QT

Britannia Way

DT12RR

Dorchester East

DT12RZ

Sawmills Lane

DT12TW

Dorchester East

DT11LP

Pound Lane

DT12BQ

Kingsbere Crescent

DT12BU

Farringdon Close

DT12EB

Egdon Road

DT11ES

Duke's Avenue

DT11EX

Dorchester East

DT11JT

Salisbury Street

DT11PL

Dorchester East

DT11QH

Earl Close

DT12SL

Herringston Road

DT11ER

Icen Way

DT11LB

High Street Fordington

DT11LD

Church Acre

DT11LU

Duke's Avenue

DT11PS

Prince Of Wales Road

DT12QW

Apollo Close

DT11WY

London Road

DT12AG

Came View Road

DT12BL

Sandringham Court

DT12QH

Celtic Crescent

DT12RD

Mithras Close

DT12RQ

Legion Close

DT12BA

Grosvenor Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.