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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 moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Underhill & The Grove area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £580,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Underhill & The Grove 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 Underhill & The Grove over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats17£125,000
Terraced53£225,000
Detached9£305,000
Semi-Detached8£202,500

10 years median price trend in Underhill & The Grove

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Underhill & The Grove.

All postcodes in Underhill & The Grove

DT51LY

Fortuneswell

DT51JS

Brymers Avenue

DT51AW

Chiswell

DT51LU

Fortuneswell

DT49JZ

Portland Beach Road

DT51FW

Castletown

DT52AJ

Fancys Close

DT51ED

Rufus Way

DT51EW

Harbour View Road

DT51DZ

Grove Road

DT51AZ

Castle Road

DT51JQ

High Street

DT51HB

Leet Close

DT52AA

Victoria Place

DT51AA

Sea View

DT51BD

Castletown

DT51AL

Victoria Square

DT51DG

Victoria Road

DT51AB

Albert Villas

DT51NL

Manor Place

DT51ET

East Weare Road

DT51FX

Fortuneswell

DT51ER

Mantle Close

DT51DP

Grove Road

DT51NE

Fortuneswell

DT51EG

The Verne

DT51HA

Coronation Road

DT51FP

Verne Common Road

DT51DY

Ladymead Close

DT51BG

Portland

DT51EZ

Coronation Road

DT51AG

Osborne Terrace

DT51FU

Mereside

DT51FY

Ventnor Lane

DT51PY

Mereside

DT51AY

Chiswell

DT49XE

Portland Beach Road

DT51DF

Augusta Close

DT51EJ

Verne Common Road

DT51AU

Castle Road

DT51GF

Hamm Beach Road

DT51LA

Merton Terrace

DT51DA

Grove Road

DT51BZ

West Grove Terrace

DT51DB

Grove Road

DT51BE

Fleet Court

DT51JW

Killicks Hill

DT51GD

Grove Road

DT51LG

Tillycombe Road

DT51DJ

Shepherds Croft

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.