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Dorchester North

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About

Dorchester North is a residential area located in the county town of Dorset. It features a mix of housing, including Victorian terraces, post-war developments, and modern family homes. The area is well-connected, with easy access to Dorchester town centre, which offers shops, cafes, and historical landmarks like the Roman Town House. Local amenities include schools, parks, and healthcare facilities, making it practical for families and commuters.

The area is bordered by open countryside, providing opportunities for walking and outdoor activities. Nearby attractions include Maiden Castle, an Iron Age hill fort, and the River Frome. Public transport links are reliable, with bus routes serving the wider Dorset region. Dorchester North retains a quiet, suburban feel while remaining close to the town’s amenities and transport networks.

Area overview

On average Dorchester North has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 130 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 of residents in Dorchester North is £45,900 per year. There are 2 schools in Dorchester North: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
130
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
17.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 124 recent sales, the median property price is £292,500 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
Detached8£540,000
Flats64£209,750
Semi-Detached11£325,000
Terraced41£365,000

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

DT12PT

Chestnut Way

DT13EA

Bindon Lane

DT13JJ

Crown Square

DT11EJ

Linden Avenue

DT11GU

Pope Street

DT11TA

Poundbury Road

DT11TE

Prince's Street

DT13DS

Crown Place

DT13FG

Hayward Square

DT13JH

Dorchester North

DT19JL

Barrack Road

DT11AY

Acland Road

DT19YG

Dorchester North

DT11GZ

Dorchester North

DT11SW

Poundbury Road

DT11UD

Cornwall Road

DT11XA

Colliton Street

DT11XJ

Glyde Path Road

DT12NY

Poundbury Crescent

DT12QA

Malta Close

DT13DB

Liscombe Mews

DT13ED

Gallows Down Lane

DT13ES

East Down Mews

DT13ET

Hamslade Street

DT13EU

Vickery Court

DT13FL

Abbey Court

DT13JL

Eleanor Coade Mews

DT19HZ

Barrack Road

DT11AF

Somerleigh Road

DT11EW

Icen Way

DT11TF

Barrack Road

DT11XH

Colliton Street

DT11ZL

Dorchester North

DT12PD

Hawthorne Road

DT12PL

Poundbury Road

DT12PP

Fir Tree Close

DT13EF

Bindon Lane

DT13HY

St Boniface Lane

DT19GX

Barrack Road

DT11DW

South Street

DT11GL

Copper Street

DT11UJ

High West Street

DT19FJ

Barrack Road

DT12PY

Fir Tree Close

DT11RG

Dorchester North

DT11YG

Barrack Road

DT19JT

Barrack Road

DT11EL

All Saints' Road

DT11GR

Maumbury Gardens

DT11HY

Friary Hill

DT11JN

Church Street

DT11RS

Bridport Road

DT11SD

St Helen's Road

DT11SG

Albert Road

DT11SQ

Barrack Road

DT13HL

Dorchester North

DT11DA

South Street

DT11SH

Acland Road

DT11AA

Barrack Road

DT11PD

Somerleigh Road

DT11WZ

School Lane

DT11AS

Lancaster Road

DT11DU

South Walks Road

DT11EZ

Church Street

DT11JY

Salisbury Street

DT11RZ

Great Western Road

DT11UW

High West Street

DT12FD

St John Square

DT12PB

Hawthorn Close

DT12PS

Malta Close

DT13DE

Reeve Lane

DT13JE

Sydenham Square

DT11DX

South Walks Road

DT11GT

Dray Horse Yard

DT11RE

Dorchester North

DT11XG

Dorchester North

DT11YA

Miller's Close

DT12PN

Poundbury Road

DT13DQ

Crown Street West

DT11DT

South Walks Road

DT11HF

Church Street

DT11RT

Cornwall Road

DT11UR

High West Street

DT19GT

Barrack Road

DT13FF

East Down Mews

DT19SA

Charles Street

DT11HL

Eldridge Street

DT11JE

Durngate Street

DT11RD

Maumbury Road

DT11QW

Maumbury Road

DT11SR

West Mills Road

DT11UU

High West Street

DT11XU

The Grove

DT13EZ

Hamslade Street

DT19HW

Barrack Road

DT11EE

Charles Street

DT11XB

Glyde Path Road

DT13FU

Eleanor Coade Mews

DT13HJ

Dorchester North

DT11AW

West Walks Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.