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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

DT12FN

Dorchester East

DT12TH

Romulus Close

DT12TN

Armada Way

DT11PJ

St Georges Close

DT11QL

Lubbecke Way

DT12DL

Ashley Road

DT12EA

Egdon Road

DT12QP

Apollo Close

DT11LN

Mill Street

DT11ND

London Road

DT12BG

Mellstock Avenue

DT12QQ

Clarence Road

DT12SW

Nonesuch Close

DT12TD

Celtic Crescent

DT12TX

Lucetta Lane

DT11EY

Heathcote Close

DT11NN

Little Britain

DT11NR

Athelstan Road

DT11US

Culliford Road North

DT12BH

Egdon Road

DT12DQ

Monmouth Road

DT12DT

Rothesay Road

DT11HD

Prince Of Wales Road

DT11NH

Alfred Place

DT11PF

Wilson Road

DT11WQ

Lubbecke Way

DT12AS

Dorchester East

DT12DF

Monmouth Road

DT12SX

Garland Crescent

DT11LY

High Street Fordington

DT11NT

Alington Road

DT11QU

Stinsford View

DT12AH

Casterbridge Road

DT12RJ

Dorchester East

DT12SQ

Everdene Road

DT12SR

Farfrae Crescent

DT12TQ

Remus Close

DT11LH

Dorchester East

DT11JZ

High Street Fordington

DT11LF

Holloway Road

DT11LG

Holloway Road

DT11LZ

High Street Fordington

DT11PA

Ackerman Road

DT12BJ

Wellbridge Close

DT12DH

Monmouth Road

DT12ED

Mistover Close

DT12RW

Vespasian Way

DT12TT

Moynton Road

DT12TS

Dorchester East

DT11EN

Duke's Avenue

DT11NZ

Ackerman Road

DT11QB

Dorchester East

DT12TE

Celtic Crescent

DT12TU

Gabriel Green

DT11DN

Kings Road

DT12AT

Culliford Road

DT12DN

Cromwell Road

DT12EQ

Mistover Close

DT12SS

Everdene Road

DT12BS

Herringston Road

DT12SH

Buckingham Way

DT12SP

Cutsome Close

DT12TB

Celtic Crescent

DT12TR

Marshwood Road

DT11AT

High Street Fordington

DT11PR

Prince Of Wales Road

DT12DP

Marshwood Road

DT12FF

Louds Piece

DT12SN

Cutsome Close

DT11AB

Durnover Court

DT11NQ

Kings Road

DT12AP

Osborne Close

DT12DX

Rothesay Road

DT12EF

Weatherbury Way

DT12RL

Dorchester East

DT12RN

Claudius Close

DT12RU

Weymouth Avenue

DT12SA

Chester Close

DT12SD

Buckingham Way

DT11DY

Earl Close

DT11NL

Kings Road

DT12AR

Braemar Road

DT12BY

South Court Avenue

DT12BT

D'urberville Close

DT12DJ

Ashley Road

DT12DY

Kingsbere Crescent

DT12EL

Duchy Close

DT12JT

D'urberville Close

DT12QR

Britannia Way

DT12TL

Armada Way

DT11PB

St Georges Road

DT11SX

London Close

DT12BD

Grosvenor Road

DT12BX

South Court Avenue

DT12DZ

Marshwood Road

DT12EE

Weatherbury Way

DT11PE

Fenway Close

DT11PQ

Fenway Close

DT12EJ

Dorchester East

DT12QX

Sawmills Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.