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Dorchester East

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About

Dorchester East ward covers the eastern side of the county town, extending beyond the historic centre into residential and modern development areas. It includes neighbourhoods such as the Grove Trading Estate and areas near the River Frome. The ward is bordered by the A35 road to the north and contains significant green spaces, including parts of the Frome Valley walkway.

A notable landmark within the ward is the large Max Gate, the former home of author Thomas Hardy, which is now under the care of the National Trust. The area also encompasses modern housing developments and local community facilities, blending newer infrastructure with the town's broader historical context.

Area overview

On average Dorchester East has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dorchester East is £54,538 per year. There are 4 schools in Dorchester East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Dorchester East is home to around 8,219 people, with a population density of about 3,223.8 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
15.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dorchester East Population
8,219
Population density
3,223.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.97(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.37(+23%)
Shoplifting
8.4(+27%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.87(-25%)
Other theft
4.38(-22%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,528
91.63%
Other White
213
2.59%
Indian
56
0.68%
Other Asian
50
0.61%
Irish
44
0.54%
Total population: 8,216

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,613
37.84%
Level 3 (A level)
1,165
16.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,008
14.6%
No qualifications
946
13.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
598
8.66%
Total 16+ residents: 6,906

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,627
42.79%
Owns with a mortgage
923
24.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
573
15.07%
Other social rented
546
14.36%
Other forms of private rent
58
1.53%
Total households: 3,802

Property prices in Dorchester East

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Dorchester East area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £924,000.

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
Detached25£465,000
Flats37£165,000
Semi-Detached23£350,000
Terraced47£290,000

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

DT12TR

Marshwood Road

DT11NJ

Kings Road

DT12SE

St Davids Close

DT12DP

York Terrace

DT11HD

Prince Of Wales Road

DT12EG

Weatherbury Way

DT12ST

Lucetta Lane

DT11ER

Icen Way

DT12DH

Monmouth Road

DT11QE

Prince Of Wales Road

DT11PE

St Georges Road

DT12FN

Dorchester East

DT11US

Culliford Road North

DT12AW

Gatcombe Close

DT12BX

South Court Avenue

DT12BW

Balmoral Crescent

DT12FF

Louds Piece

DT11LQ

Holloway Road

DT12AB

Alington Avenue

DT12DW

Alfred Road

DT12TW

Standfast Walk

DT12DN

Cromwell Road

DT11QL

Lubbecke Way

DT11GW

Pope Street

DT12SP

Diggory Crescent

DT11WF

Maumbury Gardens

DT12DY

Kingsbere Crescent

DT11DX

South Walks Road

DT11GU

Pope Street

DT11GY

Eldridge Street

DT11LL

Hardy Avenue

DT11PA

St Georges Road

DT11PP

Prince Of Wales Road

DT11LF

Holloway Road

DT12DX

Rothesay Road

DT12SL

Herringston Road

DT11LU

Fordington Green

DT11GR

Maumbury Gardens

DT12SU

Twelvemans Way

DT11WT

Red Cow Lane

DT11JS

Alington Terrace

DT11PS

Prince Of Wales Road

DT11GA

Station Approach

DT11HS

High East Street

DT12AP

Osborne Close

DT11QY

Copper Street

DT11ZL

Dorchester East

DT11RA

Robins Garth

DT11AN

Fordington Gardens

DT11LY

Hillside Terrace

DT11LG

Holloway Road

DT11LJ

Mill Street

DT11LP

Pound Lane

DT12DF

Monmouth Road

DT12BL

Sandringham Court

DT12AU

Manor Road

DT12SH

Buckingham Way

DT12BB

Grosvenor Road

DT12TU

Lornton Walk

DT12AX

Manor Road

DT11LA

High Street

DT11AD

South Walks Road

DT12DJ

Ashley Road

DT11PN

Dorchester East

DT11ES

Icen Way

DT11NQ

Kings Road

DT11LX

High Street Fordington

DT11LH

Vicarage Lane

DT11LT

High Street

DT12BZ

South Court Avenue

DT12JS

Eldridge Close

DT11TY

Maumbury Square

DT12BY

South Court Avenue

DT11PF

Wilson Road

DT11GS

Dray Horse Yard

DT11AT

High Street

DT11QG

Culliford Road North

DT11GN

Copper Street

DT11EY

Heathcote Close

DT11LN

Mill Street

DT12DG

Monmouth Road

DT12SB

Carrick Close

DT12DS

Kensington Walk

DT11LR

Victoria Buildings

DT12SW

Nonesuch Close

DT12SS

Gabriel Green

DT12SQ

Everdene Road

DT12BN

Balmoral Crescent

DT12EQ

Mistover Close

DT12AR

Braemar Road

DT11DU

South Walks Road

DT11YE

Long Bridge Way

DT11FD

Fordington Dairy

DT11GJ

Copper Street

DT11GX

Pope Street

DT11PQ

Fenway Close

DT11YD

Long Bridge Way

DT11LE

Harveys Terrace

DT11QP

Salisbury Mews

DT12AQ

Casterbridge Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.