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Underhill & The Grove

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About

Underhill & The Grove is a residential area situated on the northern edge of the town of Bridport. The neighbourhood is characterised by modern housing estates and cul-de-sacs, primarily developed in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Local amenities include a supermarket, a medical centre, and several schools, serving the daily needs of its residents.

The area provides direct access to the surrounding countryside, with footpaths leading into the rolling fields and woodlands typical of West Dorset. A notable local landmark is the historic Allington Hill, an ancient wooded landmark that rises prominently to the north, offering walking routes and views over the town and towards the coast.

Area overview

On average Underhill & The Grove has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 17.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Underhill & The Grove is £45,066 per year. Underhill & The Grove is home to around 6,197 people, with a population density of about 995.8 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
17.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Underhill & The Grove Population
6,197
Population density
995.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.05(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.68(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.81(-10%)
Public order
4.68(-28%)
Other crime
4.2(+155%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,648
91.17%
Other White
145
2.34%
Caribbean
45
0.73%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
44
0.71%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
38
0.61%
Total population: 6,195

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,324
25.15%
Level 3 (A level)
972
18.46%
No qualifications
927
17.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
832
15.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
679
12.9%
Total 16+ residents: 5,265

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
813
33.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
570
23.48%
Owns with a mortgage
481
19.81%
Other social rented
391
16.1%
Social rents from council
85
3.5%
Total households: 2,428

Property prices in Underhill & The Grove

Median price£209,000
Price per sq ft£235
Sales (last 12 months)94
Typical range (middle 50%)£166K – £254K

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £209,000 (about £235 per square foot) in Underhill & The Grove area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,500 up to £482,600.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Underhill & The Grove over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£305,000£279
Terraced56£225,000£235
Semi-Detached11£210,000£239
Flats20£126,250£178

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Underhill & The Grove

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Underhill & The Grove.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£290,000£128,475£147,000£160,000
2017£267,725£103,000£165,000£173,500
2018£285,000£115,000£198,500£193,500
2019£332,500£112,500£192,750£180,000
2020£315,000£101,750£234,000£191,225
2021£350,000£116,000£225,000£209,000
2022£340,000£127,500£217,500£231,500
2023£311,250£110,000£180,000£225,000
2024£320,000£132,500£232,500£236,000
2025£360,000£130,000£230,000£230,000
2026£328,000£131,000£210,000£225,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Underhill & The Grove.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Underhill & The Grove.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£229£194£149£186
2017£209£172£174£184
2018£227£224£210£205
2019£242£218£223£183
2020£298£192£215£214
2021£268£168£213£219
2022£303£181£251£242
2023£272£168£219£252
2024£283£186£216£226
2025£279£232£237£234
2026£321£190£261£240
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Underhill & The Grove.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Underhill & The Grove in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Underhill & The Grove

Is Underhill & The Grove safe?

Underhill & The Grove records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Underhill & The Grove?

The median sale price in Underhill & The Grove is £209,000 (about £235 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Underhill & The Grove?

Underhill & The Grove scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Underhill & The Grove sits around rank 5,120 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Underhill & The Grove?

The average household income in Underhill & The Grove is around £45,066 per year, and 17% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Underhill & The Grove

DT51JP

Weare Close

DT51BW

Easton Lane

DT51AF

Albert Terrace

DT51AQ

Albion Crescent

DT51JN

Three Yards Close

DT51FS

Liberty Road

DT51AD

Coastguard Road

DT51HD

Beel Close

DT51EN

Harbour View Road

DT51SA

Hamm Beach Road

DT51LN

Portland

DT51FB

Ayton Drive

DT51AS

Clements Lane

DT51JD

Broadcroft Gardens

DT51HE

Amelia Close

DT51AE

Fortuneswell

DT51NN

Belgrave Place

DT51BB

Castletown

DT51DW

Grove Point

DT51JR

Guernsey Street

DT51NF

East Street

DT51FR

Glacis

DT51NP

Fortuneswell

DT51BL

Osprey Quay

DT51JF

Old Police Houses

DT51EU

East Weare Road

DT51LH

High Street

DT51DE

Augusta Road

DT51BJ

Victoria Square

DT51AN

Chiswell

DT51PH

Portland

DT51JJ

Cove Cottages

DT51DQ

Rufus Way

DT51PP

Castle Road

DT51FE

Victory Road

DT51EX

East Weare Road

DT51PA

Balaclava Road

DT51JU

Hambro Road

DT51LL

Tillycombe Road

DT51BA

Foylebank Way

DT51LX

Fortuneswell

DT51AT

Higher Lane

DT51JL

Clovens Road

DT51JX

St Pauls Road

DT51LE

New Road

DT51AX

Castle Road

DT51EE

Rufus Way

DT51LB

Belle Vue Cottages

DT51FT

Mulberry Avenue

DT51DU

Lovells Croft

DT52EN

Easton Lane

DT51JY

St Martins Road

DT51JG

Spring Gardens

DT51LR

Fortuneswell

DT51JT

Silklake Mews

DT51GB

Lerret Road

DT51GA

Clovens Road

DT52AS

Reforne Close

DT51GE

Mereside

DT51DX

Hamm Beach Road

DT51NW

Greenhill Terrace

DT51FA

Mulberry Avenue

DT51EF

Ayton Drive

DT51JH

High Street

DT51BP

Easton Street

DT51ES

East Weare Road

DT51JE

Ventnor Road

DT51NQ

Artist Row

DT51EQ

Portland

DT51AH

Queens Road

DT51NH

King Street

DT51LZ

Fortuneswell

DT51NG

St Johns Close

DT51LQ

Old Hill

DT52AN

Reforne

DT51EH

Verne Common Road

DT51LF

Tillycombe Road

DT51GG

Portland

DT51DL

Grove Road

DT51AP

Chiswell

DT51LD

Belle Vue Terrace

DT51LT

Fortuneswell

DT51LP

Fortuneswell

DT51DH

Grove Fields

DT51JZ

Pauls Mead

DT51EP

Harbour View Road

DT51PB

Dock Road

DT51FH

Officers Field

DT52JU

Inmosthay

DT51EY

Coronation Road

DT51DS

Crown Farm Terrace

DT51LJ

Tillycombe Road

DT51FG

Sidon Mews

DT51FD

Mereside

DT51DR

Withies Croft

DT51DT

Ayton Drive

DT52AL

Reforne

DT51NJ

Mallams

DT51FQ

Liberty Road

DT51AR

Beach Cottages

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.