Postcode DT1 1AB is located in an urban city, within the Dorchester East ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Dorchester East area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Dorchester East is £56,146 per year. The nearest station is Dorchester South located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Kings Road Park.
Dorchester East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,314 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Dorchester East has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 64.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 58.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Dorchester East is £56,146 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT1 1AB.
Dorchester East near DT1 1AB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dorchester South located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Dorchester South | N/A | Walking directions to Dorchester South |
| 0.7 mi | Dorchester West | N/A | Walking directions to Dorchester West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Kings Road Park | Medium | Walking directions to Kings Road Park |
| 0.2 mi | Salisbury Fields | Small | Walking directions to Salisbury Fields |
| 0.3 mi | All Saints Church Garden | Small | Walking directions to All Saints Church Garden |
Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Dorchester East area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £924,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £475,000 |
| Flats | 36 | £179,975 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £341,500 |
| Terraced | 49 | £287,500 |
10 year median price trend in Dorchester East
In the DT1 1AB postcode area, located within Dorchester East, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT1 1AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 1 Kings Road, Dorchester, DT1 1NJ | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Waitrose | Tudor Arcade, South Street, Dorchester, DT1 1BN | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.4 mi | Joey's Family Food | Dorset, DT1 1BQ | Walking directions to Joey's Family Food |
| 0.5 mi | Trinity Corner Convenience Store | South Street, Dorset, DT1 1DD | Walking directions to Trinity Corner Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | Trinity Square, Dorchester, DT1 1TT | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
Annual council tax rates for Dorset district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.