Postcode DT1 1BQ is located in an urban city, within the Dorchester West ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Dorchester North area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 150.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Dorchester North is £48,241 per year. The nearest station is Dorchester West located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Borough Gardens.
Dorchester North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,222 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Dorchester North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 150.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.5% 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.
The average income per household in Dorchester North is £48,241 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT1 1BQ.
Dorchester North near DT1 1BQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dorchester West located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Dorchester West | N/A | Walking directions to Dorchester West |
| 0.4 mi | Dorchester South | N/A | Walking directions to Dorchester South |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Borough Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Borough Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Salisbury Fields | Small | Walking directions to Salisbury Fields |
| 0.5 mi | St Marys Garden | Small | Walking directions to St Marys Garden |
Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Dorchester West area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £882,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £463,750 |
| Flats | 33 | £175,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £345,000 |
| Terraced | 48 | £300,000 |
10 year median price trend in Dorchester West
In the DT1 1BQ postcode area, located within Dorchester North, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT1 1BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Joey's Family Food | Dorset, DT1 1BQ | Walking directions to Joey's Family Food |
| 0.1 mi | Waitrose | Tudor Arcade, South Street, Dorchester, DT1 1BN | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | Trinity Square, Dorchester, DT1 1TT | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Trinity Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TU | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Trinity Corner Convenience Store | South Street, Dorset, DT1 1DD | Walking directions to Trinity Corner Convenience Store |
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.