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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

DT12FH

Wessex Road

DT13JD

Sydenham Mews

DT28YD

Barrack Road

DT11BA

Cornhill

DT11SS

Millers Close

DT12NT

Wessex Road

DT13DA

Bowes Lyon Place

DT13DT

Dugdale Mews

DT13FW

Halstock Street

DT19LD

Dorchester West

DT11DZ

Agra Place

DT11HW

Miller's Close

DT12PX

Cedar Road

DT11ST

Grove Trading Estate

DT11GH

Copper Street

DT19JQ

Barrack Road

DT11JG

Friary Hill

DT11SB

Victoria Road

DT12PJ

Railway Triangle Industrial Estate

DT11BY

South Street

DT11GS

Dray Horse Yard

DT13EQ

Crown Terrace

DT11DD

South Street

DT11JA

High East Street

DT11QN

Maumbury Road

DT12PU

Chestnut Way

DT13EL

Crown Gate Square

DT19JX

Dorchester West

DT11EQ

Wollaston Road

DT11TS

Barrack Road

DT11TT

Trinity Street

DT11TU

Trinity Street

DT11UT

High West Street

DT11HH

High East Street

DT11JQ

Frome Terrace

DT12PR

Plassey Close

DT13JN

Dorchester Poundbury

DT11UN

Princes Street

DT11XR

The Grove

DT12PA

St Thomas Road

DT13EN

Crown Square

DT11AG

Somerleigh Road

DT11XN

Northernhay

DT12PG

Poundbury West Industrial Estate

DT13EE

Shuffling Furlong

DT11GW

Pope Street

DT11JX

Salisbury Street

DT11QS

Weymouth Avenue

DT11TB

The Grove

DT19DX

Dorchester West

DT11UL

Princes Street

DT11XD

Glyde Path Road

DT13FQ

Crown Street West

DT11BT

South Street

DT11UX

Alington Street

DT11ZP

Dorchester East

DT12FB

Bridport Road

DT12PF

Prospect Road

DT12PW

Wyvern Road

DT13EH

Chapel Place

DT11BL

South Street

DT11EU

Durngate Street

DT11JS

Alington Terrace

DT11TP

Princes Street

DT11XY

Dorchester West

DT13EG

Canford Street

DT11BE

Antelope Walk

DT11BP

Dorchester West

DT11HS

High East Street

DT11JH

Orchard Street

DT11JW

Acland Road

DT11NB

Church Street

DT11TQ

Somerleigh Road

DT11UB

Trinity Street

DT11WN

Bitter End

DT11XL

The Grove

DT11TZ

Colliton Walk

DT11RU

Cornwall Road

DT13HA

Hadwidia Lane

DT13HR

Dorchester Poundbury

DT11DE

South Terrace

DT11XT

Bridport Road

DT12JR

Damer's Road

DT13AA

Peninsula Way

DT13DJ

Hamslade Court

DT13DR

Furlong Mews

DT19JG

Barrack Road

DT11DR

South Street

DT11GA

Station Approach

DT11WJ

Bitter End

DT13DG

Liscombe Mews

DT11AQ

Somerleigh Road

DT11HA

High East Street

DT11JR

Church Close

DT11TJ

Somerleigh Road

DT11WP

Bitter End

DT11XS

Colliton Street

DT11ZF

Barrack Road

DT12PT

Chestnut Way

DT13EA

Dukes Parade

Data Sources

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