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DT1 1DD

South Street

Dorchester West

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Detailed insights for DT1 1DD

Overview

Postcode DT1 1DD 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 131.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× 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
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
132
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
19.5%
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 11,222 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Dorchester North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 131.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.5%

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.

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 1DD.

Flood risk

No risk

Dorchester North near DT1 1DD 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 1DD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Dorchester South

N/A

Walking directions to Dorchester South
0.2 mi

Dorchester West

N/A

Walking directions to Dorchester West

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DT1 1DD
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
427
Population density
3,024.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
79.77(+1107%)
Violence and sexual offences
68.26(+104%)
Anti-social behaviour
59.21(+297%)
Public order
18.91(+189%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.34(+90%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
349
81.54%
Other White
25
5.84%
Indian
17
3.97%
Other Asian
15
3.5%
Other
8
1.87%
Total population: 428

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
179
44.42%
No qualifications
66
16.38%
Level 3 (A level)
51
12.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
8.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
8.19%
Total 16+ residents: 403

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
87
37.66%
Owns outright
69
29.87%
Other social rented
43
18.61%
Owns with a mortgage
23
9.96%
Other forms of private rent
7
3.03%
Total households: 231

Property prices in Dorchester West

Median price£295,000
Price per sq ft£311
Sales (last 12 months)118
Typical range (middle 50%)£214K – £380K

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 (about £311 per square foot) in Dorchester West area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,000 up to £882,500.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£388,750£371
Semi-Detached29£340,000£329
Terraced38£292,500£296
Flats31£188,000£296

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dorchester West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dorchester West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£351,000£179,000£257,500£220,000
2017£375,000£171,833£300,000£242,750
2018£380,000£180,000£285,000£237,000
2019£363,000£166,250£304,250£254,500
2020£444,000£179,500£295,000£255,000
2021£434,000£170,000£295,000£262,750
2022£450,000£173,000£363,500£300,000
2023£401,500£185,000£330,000£279,000
2024£465,000£180,500£330,000£283,000
2025£451,250£175,000£340,000£299,975
2026£345,000£205,000£340,000£270,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dorchester West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dorchester West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£294£242£248£250
2017£305£274£268£249
2018£319£258£280£265
2019£304£267£281£288
2020£335£294£281£263
2021£363£292£295£279
2022£404£316£341£318
2023£341£291£328£307
2024£365£274£338£321
2025£368£283£333£294
2026£408£296£315£322
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dorchester West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT1 1DD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Apr 202528, South Street, Dorchester, DT1 1BYTerracedFreehold£160,000
15 Dec 20255, South Terrace, Dorchester, DT1 1DETerracedFreehold£425,000
15 Dec 20255, South Terrace, Dorchester, DT1 1DEOtherFreehold£550,000
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

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DT1 1DD
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

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT1 1DD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DT1 1DD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTrinity Corner Convenience StoreSouth Street, Dorset, DT1 1DDWalking directions to Trinity Corner Convenience Store
0 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 1DD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andy Canning

Dorchester West - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Les Fry

Dorchester West - Elected 2 May 2024

Independents for Dorset

Member of parliament

Edward Morello

West Dorset - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictDorsetE06000059
Parliamentary ConstituencyWest DorsetE14001575
WardDorchester WestE05012698
ParishDorchesterE04003533
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Dorchester NorthE02007006
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dorset 031BE01032644
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DT1 1DD

Is DT1 1DD (Dorchester North) safe?

The area around DT1 1DD records about 132 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 1DD?

The median sale price around DT1 1DD in Dorchester North is £295,000 (about £311 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DT1 1DD?

There are 7 schools close to DT1 1DD, 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 1DD?

The closest station to DT1 1DD is Dorchester South, about 329 m away.

How deprived is the area around DT1 1DD?

DT1 1DD scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,222 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for West Dorset covering DT1 1DD is Edward Morello (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Andy Canning (Liberal Democrats) and Les Fry (Independents for Dorset).

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.