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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 142 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
Detached29£465,000
Flats35£180,000
Semi-Detached30£341,500
Terraced48£288,750

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

DT12DZ

Barnes Way

DT11DT

South Walks Road

DT11SX

London Close

DT12BD

Grosvenor Road

DT12EE

Weatherbury Way

DT11HL

Eldridge Street

DT12RY

Weymouth Avenue

DT11JE

Durngate Street

DT11PE

St Georges Road

DT11PQ

Fenway Close

DT12AB

Alington Avenue

DT12AU

Manor Road

DT11NU

Alington Road

DT11QE

Prince Of Wales Road

DT11WS

Long Bridge Way

DT11YE

Long Bridge Way

DT12AY

Manor Road

DT12BP

Buckingham Way

DT12DE

Monmouth Road

DT11NX

Eddison Avenue

DT11PP

Prince Of Wales Road

DT11QR

Weymouth Avenue

DT11WR

Dragons Court

DT12BW

Balmoral Crescent

DT12DR

Herringston Road

DT12SE

St Davids Close

DT11AN

Fordington Gardens

DT11GJ

Copper Street

DT11LJ

Mill Street

DT11NW

Alfred Place

DT11QG

Culliford Road North

DT11QX

Station Approach

DT12AJ

Syward Road

DT12DB

Barnes Way

DT12SU

Twelvemans Way

DT11QQ

Culliford Road North

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.