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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

DT11NZ

Ackerman Road

DT12EH

Caernarvon Close

DT11QX

Station Approach

DT12AH

Casterbridge Road

DT11EN

Dukes Avenue

DT11QR

Weymouth Avenue

DT12AF

Came View Close

DT11NU

Alington Road

DT11WN

Bitter End

DT11NT

Alington Road

DT12ED

Weatherbury Way

DT11PJ

St Georges Close

DT11SX

London Close

DT12TS

Knapwater Walk

DT12EA

Egdon Road

DT11NY

Eddison Avenue

DT11PR

Prince Of Wales Road

DT11DY

Earl Close

DT12DA

South Court Avenue

DT12DQ

Monmouth Road

DT12AS

South Western Cottages

DT11HX

Brewery Square

DT12SD

Renfrew Close

DT12BS

Herringston Road

DT11QA

York Road

DT11ZP

Dorchester East

DT11JY

Salisbury Villas

DT11NP

Kings Road

DT12BD

Grosvenor Road

DT12BP

Buckingham Way

DT11QU

Stinsford View

DT12SG

Highgrove Close

DT11NE

London Road

DT11LD

High Street

DT12SR

Farfrae Crescent

DT11WY

London Road

DT11NS

Alington Road

DT11WR

Dragons Court

DT12AG

Casterbridge Road

DT12BA

Grosvenor Crescent

DT12AZ

Manor Road

DT11ED

South Walks Road

DT11EB

South Walks Road

DT12JT

Durberville Close

DT12BH

Mellstock Avenue

DT12TN

Armada Way

DT12BQ

Mellstock Avenue

DT12TL

Armada Way

DT11EX

Dorchester East

DT11LB

High Street

DT12DR

Herringston Road

DT11QH

Lancaster Road

DT12AE

Came View Road

DT11GL

Copper Street

DT11JZ

High Street

DT12SY

Talbothays Road

DT12BU

Farringdon Close

DT12AN

Syward Close

DT11DT

South Walks Road

DT11NW

Alfred Place

DT11LZ

High Street Fordington

DT12TP

Ivel Close

DT12SF

St Andrews Close

DT11JT

Salisbury Terrace

DT12SN

Cutsome Close

DT12DD

Lucetta Lane

DT11BW

Icen Mews

DT11PW

Prince Of Wales Road

DT11PG

St Georges Close

DT11LW

River Crescent

DT12BE

Mellstock Avenue

DT12AJ

Syward Road

DT12TX

Buckbury Mews

DT12RY

Weymouth Avenue

DT11WJ

Bitter End

DT11JX

Salisbury Street

DT11AL

Little Britain

DT11ND

London Road

DT12DB

Barnes Way

DT12EL

Duchy Close

DT12JU

Bathsheba Terrace

DT11NR

Athelstan Road

DT11RB

Church Acre

DT11AS

Lancaster Road

DT11GT

Dray Horse Yard

DT11HE

Eldridge Street

DT12DT

Rothesay Road

DT12RZ

Sawmills Lane

DT12AD

Friars Close

DT11PZ

Arbutus Close

DT11QZ

Upper Fairfield Road

DT11AB

Bridport Road

DT12DL

Ashley Road

DT12SZ

Mixen Lane

DT12DE

Monmouth Road

DT11WS

Long Bridge Way

DT12EE

Weatherbury Way

DT11DN

Sydenham Way

DT11GZ

Dorchester East

DT12DZ

Barnes Way

Data Sources

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