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Dorchester North

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About

Dorchester North is a residential area situated just beyond the historic town centre. It is primarily composed of housing estates and local amenities, with a mix of property types from different decades. The neighbourhood is bordered by the River Frome to the south and includes the large Poundbury development to the west, which follows distinct architectural principles.

The area is characterised by several green spaces, including the tree-lined walks of the Frome Valley Path. A notable local landmark is the Maumbury Rings, a Neolithic henge later used as a Roman amphitheatre, which now forms a public park within the suburb.

Area overview

On average Dorchester North has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dorchester North is £48,241 per year. There are 2 schools in Dorchester North: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Dorchester North is home to around 5,756 people, with a population density of about 2,397.3 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
17.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dorchester North Population
5,756
Population density
2,397.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.74(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.53(+149%)
Shoplifting
24.32(+265%)
Other theft
9.9(+76%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.9(+52%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,075
88.2%
Other White
229
3.98%
Indian
85
1.48%
Other Asian
72
1.25%
White and Asian (mixed)
39
0.68%
Total population: 5,754

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,905
37.69%
Level 3 (A level)
785
15.53%
No qualifications
780
15.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
666
13.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
488
9.65%
Total 16+ residents: 5,055

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,156
38.04%
Other social rented
603
19.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
585
19.25%
Owns with a mortgage
492
16.19%
Shared ownership
84
2.76%
Total households: 3,039

Property prices in Dorchester North

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Dorchester North area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,250 up to £924,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dorchester North 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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£630,000
Flats57£193,333
Semi-Detached9£325,000
Terraced42£362,500

10 years median price trend in Dorchester North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dorchester North.

All postcodes in Dorchester North

DT11DW

South Street

DT19FJ

Barrack Road

DT13DE

Reeve Lane

DT11UH

High West Street

DT13JB

Dorchester Poundbury

DT11WF

Maumbury Gardens

DT13DL

Vickery Street

DT13EX

Peverell Avenue East

DT11AH

Little Keep Gate

DT11JF

North Square

DT11RR

Bridport Road

DT11XZ

Colliton Park

DT12NG

Bridport Road

DT12PE

Bridport Road

DT19HG

Barrack Road

DT11BN

Charles Street

DT11PW

Prince Of Wales Road

DT11TL

Somerleigh Road

DT11DS

South Walks

DT11UY

High West Street

DT13DY

Crown Square

DT13EP

Crown Street East

DT11AE

Somerleigh Road

DT11DH

Trinity Street

DT11EA

South Walks Road

DT11HX

Brewery Square

DT11RJ

Cornwall Road

DT11RN

Barrack Road

DT11SF

Albert Road

DT11WX

Bitter End

DT13HN

Dorchester Poundbury

DT19DL

Barrack Road

DT11BZ

Charles Street

DT11TR

Alington Street

DT11XP

The Grove

DT12PZ

Holly Close

DT13DF

Liscombe Street

DT13FS

Vittoria Court

DT11SU

Miller's Close

DT11GN

Copper Street

DT11GY

Eldridge Street

DT11HU

High East Street

DT13HZ

St Walburgas Court

DT11QA

York Road

DT11SZ

Poundbury Road

DT11XQ

Trinity Cottages

DT12JY

Damer's Road

DT13DH

Marsden Street

DT13FP

Coade Street

DT13HP

East Sydenham Street

DT11QZ

Upper Fairfield Road

DT11RQ

Damers Road

DT11SP

West Mills Road

DT19JY

Dorchester West

DT11DL

South Street

DT11HE

Eldridge Street

DT11JJ

Friary Lane

DT11QY

Copper Street

DT11SE

Albert Road

DT11BS

South Street

DT11XF

Glyde Path Road

DT19GQ

Barrack Road

DT11XW

Dorchester West

DT11YB

Caters Place

DT13DW

Crown Street West

DT19GN

Dorchester West

DT11SL

Poundbury Road

DT11BQ

Cornhill

DT11DQ

South Street

DT11GX

Pope Street

DT11RL

Royal Mews

DT11UE

Alexandra Terrace

DT11UQ

High West Street

DT13DP

Hamslade Green

DT11NA

Durngate Street

DT11RY

Cornwall Road

DT11UP

High West Street

DT13JA

St Walburgas Mews

DT11PZ

Arbutus Close

DT11RF

Dorchester West

DT11AD

South Walks Road

DT11BW

Icen Mews

DT11HB

High East Street

DT11EB

South Walks Road

DT11AP

Trinity Street

DT11HN

High East Street

DT11TD

The Grove

DT11TY

Maumbury Square

DT11XE

Glyde Path Road

DT12NX

Poundbury Crescent

DT12PQ

Hawthorn Close

DT13EJ

Crown Gate

DT11WB

Linden Gardens

DT11BJ

Cornhill

DT11DF

South Street

DT11RX

Cornwall Road

DT11UF

Great Western Road

DT13FE

Crown Place

DT11EF

Acland Road

DT11JP

Durngate Street

Data Sources

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