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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

DT11WP

Bitter End

DT12EF

Weatherbury Way

DT12TT

Moynton Road

DT11QN

Maumbury Road

DT11PT

Fenway Close

DT11WQ

Lubbecke Way

DT11WX

Bitter End

DT11PL

Casterbridge Industrial Estate

DT11EL

All Saints Road

DT11JU

Salisbury Street

DT11NH

Kings Road

DT11LS

Victoria Terrace

DT12BJ

Wellbridge Close

DT11NF

London Road

DT12SA

Chester Close

DT11NA

Durngate Street

DT11NN

Little Britain

DT11QQ

Culliford Road North

DT11NX

Eddison Avenue

DT11HL

Eldridge Street

DT11PB

St Georges Road

DT11GH

Copper Street

DT12BT

Herringston Road

DT12EB

Shaston Crescent

DT11PU

Maen Gardens

DT12BG

Mellstock Avenue

DT12DU

Rothesay Road

DT11JE

Durngate Street

DT11QB

Dorchester East

DT12AY

Manor Road

DT12SX

Garland Crescent

DT11NL

Kings Road

DT12AT

Culliford Road South

DT12EJ

Conway Walk

DT12AL

Syward Close

DT11EA

South Walks Road

Data Sources

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