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DT1 1AD

South Walks Road

Dorchester East

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Detailed insights for DT1 1AD

Overview

Postcode DT1 1AD is located in an urban city, within the Dorchester East ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Dorchester North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dorchester North is £48,241 per year. The nearest station is Dorchester South, about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Borough Gardens.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Dorchester North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,392 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Dorchester North has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.4%

Approximately 7.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Dorchester North is £48,241 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT1 1AD.

Flood risk

No risk

Dorchester North near DT1 1AD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Dorchester South located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DT1 1AD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Dorchester South

N/A

Walking directions to Dorchester South
0.3 mi

Dorchester West

N/A

Walking directions to Dorchester West

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DT1 1AD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBorough GardensMediumWalking directions to Borough Gardens
0.3 miSalisbury FieldsSmallWalking directions to Salisbury Fields
0.3 miSt Marys GardenSmallWalking directions to St Marys Garden

Area Profile

Population
259
Population density
2,616.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
50.13(+236%)
Violence and sexual offences
34.7(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.57(+78%)
Public order
6.43(-2%)
Other theft
5.78(+3%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
229
88.08%
Other White
8
3.08%
Pakistani
6
2.31%
African
5
1.92%
Indian
3
1.15%
Total population: 260

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
83
33.6%
No qualifications
70
28.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
11.34%
Level 3 (A level)
22
8.91%
Other
17
6.88%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
93
68.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
16.18%
Other social rented
10
7.35%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.41%
Owns with a mortgage
5
3.68%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Dorchester East

Median price£280,000
Price per sq ft£328
Sales (last 12 months)138
Typical range (middle 50%)£192K – £383K

Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £328 per square foot) in Dorchester East area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £924,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dorchester East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£555,000£387
Semi-Detached24£336,500£366
Terraced50£279,250£343
Flats42£147,500£250

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dorchester East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dorchester East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£355,000£291,250£310,000£231,500
2017£400,000£210,000£317,500£230,000
2018£406,000£173,000£300,000£235,000
2019£432,500£158,000£317,500£240,000
2020£415,000£202,500£295,000£250,000
2021£470,000£195,000£310,000£255,000
2022£592,500£269,500£385,000£296,250
2023£445,000£165,000£410,000£280,000
2024£500,000£170,000£356,000£276,500
2025£465,000£179,950£350,000£290,000
2026£570,000£120,000£300,000£272,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dorchester East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dorchester East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£304£354£285£249
2017£310£322£278£268
2018£329£266£313£275
2019£327£255£320£307
2020£328£289£301£292
2021£362£295£310£306
2022£417£315£383£340
2023£403£265£376£331
2024£383£282£379£326
2025£382£278£366£344
2026£392£217£407£341
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dorchester East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dorchester East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT1 1AD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT1 1AD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 May 2026Flat 32, Southfield House, South Walks Road, Dorchester, DT1 1ADFlatsLeasehold£118,000
27 Feb 2026Flat 44, Southfield House, South Walks Road, Dorchester, DT1 1ADFlatsLeasehold£145,000
19 Feb 2026Flat 18, Southfield House, South Walks Road, Dorchester, DT1 1ADFlatsLeasehold£120,000
06 Nov 2025Flat 21, Southfield House, South Walks Road, Dorchester, DT1 1ADFlatsLeasehold£103,000
21 Oct 2025Flat 60, Southfield House, South Walks Road, Dorchester, DT1 1ADFlatsLeasehold£150,000

Schools

In the DT1 1AD postcode area, located within Dorchester North, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DT1 1AD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableSunninghill Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic First School, DorchesterAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miMiddle deemed secondarySt Osmund's Church of England Middle SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT1 1AD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DT1 1AD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTrinity Corner Convenience StoreSouth Street, Dorset, DT1 1DDWalking directions to Trinity Corner Convenience Store
0.1 miIcelandTrinity Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TUWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miThe Co-operative FoodTrinity Square, Dorchester, DT1 1TTWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miWaitroseTudor Arcade, South Street, Dorchester, DT1 1BNWalking directions to Waitrose
0.2 miJoey's Family FoodDorset, DT1 1BQWalking directions to Joey's Family Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dorset district (2025-26).

Band A£1,754
Band B£2,046
Band C£2,338
Band D£2,630
Band E£3,215
Band F£3,799
Band G£4,384
Band H£5,261

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DT1 1AD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rory Major

Dorchester East - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Stella Jones

Dorchester East - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Edward Morello

West Dorset - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictDorsetE06000059
Parliamentary ConstituencyWest DorsetE14001575
WardDorchester EastE05012696
ParishDorchesterE04003533
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Dorchester NorthE02007006
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dorset 031CE01032645
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1991-09-01

Frequently asked questions about DT1 1AD

Is DT1 1AD (Dorchester North) safe?

The area around DT1 1AD records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near DT1 1AD?

The median sale price around DT1 1AD in Dorchester North is £280,000 (about £328 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DT1 1AD?

There are 7 schools close to DT1 1AD, including Sunninghill Preparatory School, St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester (Good) and St Osmund's Church of England Middle School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DT1 1AD?

The closest station to DT1 1AD is Dorchester South, about 259 m away.

How deprived is the area around DT1 1AD?

DT1 1AD scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,392 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DT1 1AD (Dorchester North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Dorset covering DT1 1AD is Edward Morello (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Rory Major (Liberal Democrats) and Stella Jones (Liberal Democrats).

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.