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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.

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.