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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 48 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
48
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
25.19(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.64(+17%)
Shoplifting
6.81(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.62(-29%)
Other theft
4.5(-20%)
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 146 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Dorchester East area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 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
Detached31£475,000
Flats36£179,975
Semi-Detached30£341,500
Terraced49£287,500

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

DT12BA

Grosvenor Crescent

DT11GW

Pope Street

DT11JX

Salisbury Street

DT12FN

Dorchester East

DT12TN

Armada Way

DT11QL

Lubbecke Way

DT11ZP

Dorchester East

DT12DL

Ashley Road

DT12EA

Egdon Road

DT11JS

Alington Terrace

DT11PJ

St Georges Close

DT11HS

High East Street

DT12TX

Buckbury Mews

DT11ND

London Road

DT11WN

Bitter End

DT11LN

Mill Street

DT12BG

Mellstock Avenue

DT12SW

Nonesuch Close

DT11EY

Heathcote Close

DT11NN

Little Britain

DT11NR

Athelstan Road

DT11US

Culliford Road North

DT12DQ

Monmouth Road

DT12DT

Rothesay Road

DT11GA

Station Approach

DT11WJ

Bitter End

DT12BH

Mellstock Avenue

DT11HD

Prince Of Wales Road

DT11NH

Kings Road

DT11PF

Wilson Road

DT11WP

Bitter End

DT11WQ

Lubbecke Way

DT12DF

Monmouth Road

DT12SX

Garland Crescent

DT12AS

South Western Cottages

DT11LY

Hillside Terrace

DT11NT

Alington Road

DT12SR

Farfrae Crescent

DT11GU

Pope Street

DT11QU

Stinsford View

DT12AH

Casterbridge Road

DT12SQ

Everdene Road

DT11JZ

High Street

DT11PA

St Georges Road

DT12DH

Monmouth Road

DT12ED

Weatherbury Way

DT11EN

Dukes Avenue

DT11ZL

Dorchester East

DT12TS

Knapwater Walk

DT11GZ

Dorchester East

DT11LF

Holloway Road

DT11LG

Holloway Road

DT11LH

Vicarage Lane

DT11LZ

High Street Fordington

DT12BJ

Wellbridge Close

DT12TT

Moynton Road

DT11NZ

Ackerman Road

DT11QB

Dorchester East

DT12TU

Lornton Walk

DT11GL

Copper Street

DT12AT

Culliford Road South

DT12DN

Cromwell Road

DT12EQ

Mistover Close

DT11DN

Sydenham Way

DT12SS

Gabriel Green

DT11EL

All Saints Road

DT11GR

Maumbury Gardens

DT12SH

Buckingham Way

DT12BS

Herringston Road

DT12SP

Diggory Crescent

DT12TR

Marshwood Road

DT11AT

High Street

DT12DP

York Terrace

DT11AS

Lancaster Road

DT11DU

South Walks Road

DT11NQ

Kings Road

DT12DX

Rothesay Road

DT12SA

Chester Close

DT11PR

Prince Of Wales Road

DT12FF

Louds Piece

DT12SN

Cutsome Close

DT11AB

Bridport Road

DT11JY

Salisbury Villas

DT12AP

Osborne Close

DT12EF

Weatherbury Way

DT12SD

Renfrew Close

DT11DX

South Walks Road

DT11DY

Earl Close

DT11GT

Dray Horse Yard

DT11NL

Kings Road

DT12BT

Herringston Road

DT12DY

Kingsbere Crescent

DT12EL

Duchy Close

DT12JT

Durberville Close

DT12TL

Armada Way

DT12AR

Braemar Road

DT12BY

South Court Avenue

DT12DJ

Ashley Road

DT11PB

St Georges Road

DT12BX

South Court Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.